It’s that time of year when anyone who walks around the desert areas in Lake Havasu City that vivid – nearly neon – colors are nearly everywhere.

Crystal Beach is afire with white and California evening primrose, pink desert sand verbena, silky lupine and so many more blooms that have signaled a spring bonanza of color thanks to an abundance of moisture over the past several weeks.

When the desert blooms, the tan/brown hue that prevails during winter vanishes and a wash of color redefines perception.

Get out there and explore the beauty of the Mohave Desert and enjoy the beautiful, bright colors of the indigenous plants.

Just remember, some of those beauties’ have bites that leave a mark. Avoid scorpion weed – a plant with a pretty purple flower that is prolific in Lake Havasu City.

Here are some pictures from Crystal Beach.

Although pretty to look at, Scorpion Weed can cause allergic reaction when touched. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

White Evening Primrose is found blooming at Crystal Beach. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene Magazine

Silky Lupine is found blooming at Crystal Beach. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene Magazine

Pink Sand Verbena is found growing at Crystal Beach. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene Magazine

Pink Sand Verbena is found growing at Crystal Beach. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene Magazine

California Primrose is found growing at Crystal Beach. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene Magazine

Pink Sand Verbena is found growing at Crystal Beach. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene Magazine

Pink Sand Verbena is found growing at Crystal Beach. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene Magazine

Wildflowers bloom at Crystal Beach. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene