Will Tropical Storm Hilary's record-smashing rain lead to a wildflower bloom?

Tropical Storm Hilary's historic rains are great news for wildflower lovers—if you're into shy desert blooms like the arcing spikes of fringed amaranth (Amaranthus fimbriatus), pops of purple from trailing windmills (Allionia incarnata) or golden, odiferous clumps of cinchweed (Pectis papposa).