Within weeks, entire valleys come alive with wildflowers such as pata de guanaco, añañuca, and lion’s claw. The transformation is so dramatic that it can even be seen from space. The blooming season lasts only a few weeks before the heat returns, and the petals wither back into the sand — until the next rare rainfall.
Scientists say the “flowering desert” is more than just beautiful; it’s also an indicator of how climate and weather patterns are shifting in South America. For visitors, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime sight — proof that even the driest deserts can surprise the world with colour.
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