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  • Mt. Diablo Globe Lily (Calochortus pulchellus): These natives grew in abundance even though they are classified 1B.2 (Fairly endangered in California) by the CNPS. width:640;;height:436
  • Zig Zag Larkspur (Delphinium patens): The flowers on this native grow in a zig zag fashion on the stem. width:394;;height:480
  • Hop Seed Bush (Ptelea crenulata): This native bush has fragrant flowers & leaves. width:391;;height:480
  • New growth in spring adds a luminescence to the landscape not seen at other times of the year. width:638;;height:480
  • Indian Clover (Trifolium albopurpureum): An annual California native which also grows up to British Columbia & down as far as Baja. width:383;;height:480
  • Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum): A shrub native to California & Oregon which is very useful in soil stabilization. width:398;;height:480
  • Skunk Bush (Rhus aromatica): A native shrub which, per it’s name, has a stinky aroma when the leaves are crushed. width:403;;height:480
  • Mitchell Canyon's side trail makes for an interesting detour with nice views of the canyon. width:340;;height:480
  • Bolander’s Woodland Star (Lithophragma bolanderi): We found only one of these delicate looking natives along the trail. width:426;;height:480
  • Jim Bush (Ceanothus oliganthus): A native bush which displays either white or blue varieties. width:331;;height:480
  • Move views of the side trail about 2/3 mile down on the right. width:638;;height:480
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