Also known as Golden Desert Snapdragon, this neat little flower is found throughout the Mojave Desert at elevations below 4600 feet. Generally found in washes, this attractive wildflower blooms from late February through April. Formerly classified as a member of the Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae), this plant is now considered to be a member of the Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae) as a result of genetic analysis of its genome. (Click here for more info!)

      Some plants are difficult to identify and for some reason Bailey's Ivesia gave me a particularly difficult time! I photographed this plant last summer while on a hike in Nevada. In fact, it was in the Quinn Range, not far from Adaven (that's Nevada spelled backwards, in case you didn't notice). The plants were growing up on a rock wall, hanging out of crevices. They were hard not to notice and since I was already out on a plant hunting expedition, it stands to reason that I snapped some pictures. BTW, a similar species called Rock Mousetail (Ivesia saxosa) is found in the Panamint Range. (Click here for more info!)