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The gradations in hue in the Great Salt Lake Desert are scarcely visible at the geologic scale. From a standing perspective, the arid valley near White Horse Pass 20 miles South of Wendover appears a wash of grey-green. It is reasonable to assume that this celadon mantle reflects a lack of biodiversity. Yet, walking through this desert reveals a pointillist composition of yellow grasses, chartreuse succulents, blue and emerald sagebrush, pale poppies and orange earth.
