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  • Fair Well to Spring (Clarkia amoena): A native Clarkia which grows from British Columbia to San Francisco. width:583;;height:604
  • White Eyed Centaury (Zeltnera muehlenbergii): These natives grew in profusion throughout the area. We had never seen so many at one time. width:475;;height:604
  • Lythrum hyssopifolium (Loosestrife): Originally from Europe, this weed grows in damp areas. width:423;;height:604
  • Pinheiro just a few hundred feet in from the parking lot near 101. width:640;;height:480
  • Coyote Thistle (Eryngium armatum): A native in the carrot family which generally lives in areas somewhat close to the California coast. width:454;;height:604
  • Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius): Also called Oyster Plant as the roots are suppose to taste like oysters. From Europe. width:484;;height:604
  • The shade provides not only relief, but a good hideout for birdwatching. width:640;;height:480
  • Coastal Willowherb (Epilobium ciliatum): Growing about 5 feet tall, this perennial native thrives in moist spots. width:484;;height:604
  • Skunkweed (Navarretia squarrosa): This native is aptly named as it really does smell like a skunk. width:640;;height:587
  • A Cucumber Beetle on an invasive weed, the Star Thistle (Centaurea solstitialis). width:464;;height:604
  • Well, it's either a soap plant past it's prime, or an old scouring brush someone lost on the trail. width:640;;height:480
  • Western Golden rod (Euthamia occidentalis): This native Goldenrod grows in damp areas. width:501;;height:604
  • Wine Cup (Clarkia purpurea): An annual native which generally blooms from about April through July. width:640;;height:488
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