The smell of desert rain.

I have always loved the smell of desert rain.  I am not 100% sure what causes that unique smell to this region, but I had missed it for many years when I lived up North.  It's raining today and it is good to be home.  Does anyone know what I am talking about, or more specifically what causes the unique aroma?  I have heard it's the Creosote bush, but I do not know for sure.

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Permalink Reply by o on June 27, 2012 at 9:13pm

Yep...creosote bush (otherwise known as Chaparral) has an oily type of leaf that releases it's aroma when it rains here. I missed it like crazy too when I moved to Jersey for a couple years.

Permalink Reply by Tina C. on June 29, 2012 at 6:29pm

Thanks eintob, now if only they made air fresheners for my car with that sent...i know it wouldn't be the same but it would still be nice.

Permalink Reply by Marty on June 28, 2012 at 8:08am

I don't know what causes the smell but I do know it's great when you are hiking and it starts to pour, the smells are great and the desert animals are very active. It's definitely worth getting soaked over.

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