Flowers by the dry river

Even a dry river can support life and host beautiful flowers. Come and see a river of the dry Chaco in central Argentina, and the many flowers it hosts.

When there’s no rain, the river is just nonexistent:

When it rains, the water flows quickly away. But the margins retain humidity, and look very green:

In summer the riversides are in fact populated by green bushes and grasses, and colorful flowers:

Let’s take a closer look at this wildflower, for example:

If you look down and pay attention, even right inside the dry riverbed, flowers with beautiful colors await:

Want more flowers in dry environments?

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