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Apr 12, 2026 4 min

Bluedicks of Spring

from Growing Native with Petey Mesquitey Hosted by Petey Mesquitey

The plant Dichelostemma capitatum (synonym Dipterostemon capitatus) has at least two subspecies and is found all over the west. For me this lily-like plant announces spring in the desert and uplands. Marian and I felt so lucky to catch the emergence of hundreds and hundreds of Bluedicks in that oak woodland. The Penstemon species we saw were pretty cool as well, so I’ve included the photos I took of Penstemon fendleri and Penstemon superbus along with the ones of Bluedicks from the day described in this episode. And yes, the common name bluedicks makes me laugh like a fourth grader. I…

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