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  • Mission Bells (Fritillaria affinis var. affinis): Most of these natives were done blooming but we still found a few. width:480;;height:480
  • California Buttercup (Ranunculus californicus): Like most of the wildflowers here they were shorter than usual due to the heavy winds. width:475;;height:480
  • Giant Gold Fields (Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha): Listed 1B.2 by the CNPS (rare, threatened or endangered native in California). width:486;;height:480
  • Our first destination is always the 'Elephant Seal Overlook'. Not only are the seals interesting, but the hillsides are strewn with wildflowers and there are great views of Drakes Bay. width:638;;height:480
  • We found only one of these Shaggy Mane Mushrooms (Coprinus comatus) which was about 3" tall by 1-1/2" wide. width:321;;height:480
  • Goldfields (Lasthenia californica ssp. californica): Natives which tend to cover the ground like a gorgeous vast carpet. width:640;;height:473
  • Months of heavy rain have taken their toll creating large earth cracks. width:360;;height:480
  • Pussy Ears (Calochortus tolmiei): There were dozens of these native lily relatives along the trail heading toward the point. width:523;;height:480
  • Narrow Leaf Mule Ears (Wyethia angustifolia): There were several of these natives which dotted the hillside close to the furthest point at Chimney Rock. width:349;;height:480
  • San Francisco Owl’s Clover (Triphysaria floribunda): Listed 1B by the CNPS (rare, threatened or endangered native in California & elsewhere). width:639;;height:480
  • Searching out new specimens here can be an exercise in knee bending botany. width:638;;height:480
  • Pink Spurrey (Spergularia macrotheca): It is a native that lives next to the coast or near salt marshes. width:616;;height:480
  • Grass Crocus (Romulea rosea): Originally from South Africa, this Iris relative has naturalized in many countries. width:483;;height:480
  • 14. In spite of brisk winds, the weather here is near perfect much of the year. width:638;;height:480
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