Xylorhiza cognata and an unknown lepidopteran
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Taken east of Mecca, CA in the Mecca Hills area during a CaPR trip. Xylorhiza cognata is a rare endemic to the Colorado Desert (1B.2/G2) and usually found in canyon slopes of sandy washes. Truly a gem to see!