The coast above Rodeo Beach:

Thursday was a good learning experience for getting to know our native plants. Right now is a great time, as many of the wildflowers as beginning to bloom. I got to see my very first Harlequin Flower Sparaxis tricolor. Incredibly beautiful!

Invasive species Calla Lilly Zantedeschia aethiopica in a gully:

Seaside Daisy Erigeron glaucus

The native Cow Parsnip Heracleum lanatum is a member of the carrot family.

Another member of the carrot family, Footsteps of Spring
Sanicula arctopoides

Breathtaking coastal views:


Indian Paintbrush Castilleja applegatei

Lizardtail bush Eriophyllum staechadifolium

Dudleya farinosa (Live forever) next to a Checkerbloom Sidalcea malvaeflora flower.

Poisen Oak (also a native plant) growing up through

I fell in love with this native Horsetail

Invasive species, Vinca major, peering through the native Coyote Brush Baccharis pilularis

Our gorgeous little native iris, Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium bellum

Native Buttercup Ranunculus californicum

Native Wild Cucumber (or Manroot) Marah fabaceus is poisonous.

Our native California Morning Glory Calystegia macrostegia

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