Sneezin' for a reason

Photo by Matt Ball 9/11/2015

If you find yourself sneezing, Slimleaf Bursage (Ambrosia confertiflora) may well be the reason. The tiny male flowers produce (of course) loads of pollen. And it seems to me that there are more of these plants blooming than ever before (at least in my experience in the canyon over the past 8 years). Say: Gesundheit!