There are so many things to be thankful for this time of the year, and we are thrilled to see our
#ShawsAgave (_Agave shawii_) starting to
#bloom!
Shaw’s
#Agaves around the park are finally starting to open to expose their florescent yellow
#Flowers to the world.
ALT A sign in the center of the photo reads “Visitor Center, Cabrillo National Monument, United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service.” A large greenish-red stalk is visible behind the sign.
ALT A reddish bulb is just slightly open. Vibrant yellow with red flowers are barely visible, poking out of the layered leaves.