During our four-day stay in Fort Davis, we visited the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center (which was right across the highway). On a trail loop within the botanical gardens, we came across what at first to me looked like snow on the ground. Further scrutiny revealed white leaves. LOTS of crispy white leaves. What were they? Later I learned that they're probably the remains of dwarf desert peony (Acourtia nana). It was a startling and beautiful thing to see! I wish my photos were better at sharing the leaves' stark white contrast to their brown background.
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