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Argus Blazing Star

Seeing as this plant is found in the mountainous areas of Inyo County, it isn't surprising that it is also known as Inyo Blazing Star. In fact, many plant books list it as such. However, Argus Blazing Star (Mentzelia oreophila) is also an appropriate name, especially since there is another species (Mentzelia inyoensis) that has... [read more]

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Death Valley Sites Sites in and around Death Valley with an emphasis on the Slate, Argus, and Panamint mountain ranges with special focus on Searles Valley. However, sites throughout the Death Valley area are covered!	Death Valley Plants Plants that grow in the Death Valley area and the Northern Mojave Desert with special attention placed on those areas in the vicinity of Trona, California! Lots of wildflowers, cactus, and other desert plants!
Recent Site Updates: Rattlesnake Springs (January 2012) Wilson Canyon (October 2011) Happy Canyon (September 2011) Inyo Crest (August 2011)	Newest Plants: Mountain Mahogany (August 2011) Brewer Cliff Brake (August 2011) Panamint Bird's Beak (August 2011) Buckskin Keckiella (August 2011)
Songs and Videos Songs and videos created by blackturtle.us! Many videos feature scenery from the northern Mojave Desert, as well as donkeys, tarantulas, and more! This collection includes the NCLB song that appeared in the CNN/YouTube Democratic Debates in 2007.	Trona News A place to share news and information in and around Searles Valley. Discuss current events, post announcements and news items, share opinions and inside information of interest to those residing in the communities of Searles Valley and the northern Mojave Desert.