A sea of flower blooms cover the ground in Death Valley .
Death Valley ’ s Superblooms
With the word “ death ” in its name , it ’ s hard to imagine California ’ s Death Valley as anything but a barren wasteland . However , about once a decade , the region famous for its sandstone formations , scorching climate and mysterious sailing stones is completely transformed as a sea of wildflowers emerges seemingly overnight , resulting in a colorful tapestry of yellow , pink , purple and orange . Referred to as a “ superbloom ,” this rare phenomenon can only occur in the wake of perfect conditions — gentle rain , cozy temperatures and low wind throughout the year — and is most commonly observed between mid-February and mid-July . And , with the boom in flora comes the fauna as large numbers of pollinators like bees , moths , butterflies and hummingbirds who otherwise sparsely visit Death Valley make their way to the iconic national park .
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