The seeds had been sleeping on the hills for years. Yes, there were wildflowers in California during the past drought—but not many. The hills looked barred in recent years. After the abundant rains of the past months, the hills have exploded in a “super bloom”. The natural beauty is even visible from outer space. If you want to see evidence how fast and powerful nature can regenerate, you only need to take a hike in California. But do it soon… the dry Summer is coming.
The glorious comeback of California’s wildflowers can be seen from space
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