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Gnarled root or trunk, probably from chilopsis linearis (desert willow), which seems to be the only tree in Bull Canyon

08039-wood.jpg At this time of year when so many plants are going dormant, it's surprising to come across a lone yellow flower in Bull CanyonThumbnailsEven way out here in Bull Canyon, I again come across an old balloon; I doubt someone had a birthday party right hereAt this time of year when so many plants are going dormant, it's surprising to come across a lone yellow flower in Bull CanyonThumbnailsEven way out here in Bull Canyon, I again come across an old balloon; I doubt someone had a birthday party right hereAt this time of year when so many plants are going dormant, it's surprising to come across a lone yellow flower in Bull CanyonThumbnailsEven way out here in Bull Canyon, I again come across an old balloon; I doubt someone had a birthday party right hereAt this time of year when so many plants are going dormant, it's surprising to come across a lone yellow flower in Bull CanyonThumbnailsEven way out here in Bull Canyon, I again come across an old balloon; I doubt someone had a birthday party right hereAt this time of year when so many plants are going dormant, it's surprising to come across a lone yellow flower in Bull CanyonThumbnailsEven way out here in Bull Canyon, I again come across an old balloon; I doubt someone had a birthday party right here

Perhaps this has been pushed down the wash by flash floods.