Flowers in the desert

The Atacama desert, where Paranal is located, is extremely dry and arid. Nevertheless, any time when or any place where a little water is found, plants immediately start growing. This beautiful flower grew on the platform covering the Residencia.

Credit:

ESO/H.H.Heyer

Over de afbeelding

Id:residencia-flower
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:3 december 2009 23:21
Grootte:3611 x 2205 px

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Naam:Atacama Desert
Type:Solar System : Planet : Feature : Surface
Categorie:Paranal

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