Uploads from M. Dolly, tagged flowers, with geodata

Bloomin' Red Shanks - Agua Tibia Wilderness

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:56:27 -0700

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Allergies much? Hiking around here made my mucus sinus reaction to go off like never before. Left a trail of snot up the mountain but phlegm won't stop the mission to photograph as many native species as possible! Here I rest in the meager shade provided by the large Red Shanks. Agua Tibia has the most impressive collection of wild Red Shanks I've ever seen. When most of the plants are in their Summer dormancy, these Red Shanks are bursting with white flowers.

Western White Clematis vine - Clematis ligusticifolia

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:43:33 -0700

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Wild clematis vine near Buena Vista Park in Vista, Southern California. Hanging off the branches of oak trees. Likes moist soil.
Shade, to partial Sun. Oak Woodland habitat. August 2010

Something about staring into this photo makes me love the world

Caterpillar Phacelia - Phacelia cicutaria var. hispida

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:54:10 -0700

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Photographed in Ramona, California, Caterpillar Phacelia is an annual; branched; and hairy plant with flowers in coiled racemes. Caterpillar phacelia is very common and abundant on dry slopes of the chaparral, and is also found in coastal sage scrub, open oak woodland and grassland. Ranges from San Luis Obispo County and Southern California to the edge of the desert, blooming from March to June.

Matilija poppy large bush- Romneya coulteri

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Sun, 23 May 2010 16:49:47 -0700

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Matilija poppy large bush- Romneya coulteri growing at Las Pilitas Nursery, Escondido CA. It is even more impressive in person. Matilija poppy stands out among the landscape. This time of year the flowers are abundant and long lasting.
California native plant, saw one of these girthy flowers with 5 of the most exited bees I ever saw crawling all over in the giant pollen centers. These impressive 'fried egg' flowers shine like golden beacons to pollinators.

The plant may grow up to 8 feet tall and very wide, definitely an outstanding show when in bloom. Romneya coulteri is endemic to California and Baja California in Mexico. Thrives in full sun and well drained soil. Plant can vigorously sprout from creeping rootstock.

Matilija poppy (ma-TIL-i-ha or ma-til-EE-ha) is named after Chief Matilija of the Chumash Tribe. In the stalk, there is a clear to yellowish liquid substance that the Cahuilla used to drink. The plant is used medicinally for skin and gum problems and stomach upset. The Chumash people believed the petals of the flower are like the soul of a maiden, who died of a broken heart. Their Chumash gods transformed her into the pure white petal. This plant grows from the Sespe Creek Drainage in Ventura county south to Temescal canyon and into Baja California. This poppy shares its name with Matilija Canyon north of the town of Ojai, where the beautiful plants are said to protect the grave of the daughter of the Matilija Indian tribe's chief.

I am on a mission for the native wildlife, this photo is part of the collection. Check it out: WestcoastWildlife.com

Ceanothus Lilac Hedge - Blooming in Southern California

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:28:35 -0700

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Ceanothus arboreus hedge, photographed in Oceanside CA during the annual Native Garden Tour.
Drought tolerant hedge, takes pruning well, fast growth. Provides food and shelter for wildlife. Ceanothus arboreus is an evergreen native plant to California and Catalina Island. Beautiful blue flower clusters give way to little berries. They are edible, but bitter, yet birds love it. California lilacs are a diverse and beautiful bunch of native plants, perfect for any Southwest garden. Their natural habitat is being paved over on daily basis. Let give them some room to breathe by planting them in our Southwest gardens. Be prideful of your natural heritage by going native! Simple and effective for habitat conservation, support the unique landscape native to your region. Check it out!

Clematis pauciflora on the Cliffs of Box Canyon, La Costa CA

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:42:06 -0800

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Precariously perched on the side of the cliff above Box Canyon River in La Costa CA

Chuparosa - Justicia californica

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 21:58:34 -0800

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Ocotillo Wells Desert, Winter. Shrub reached 3 feet wide, 2 feet tall.

Redshanks Blooming Tree - Adenostoma sparsifolium

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:46:54 -0700

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Southern California, August 2010. Leaves thin and narrow.

I am searching for Southern California native plants. Visit this collection of Westcoast Wildlife for more!

Monarch Butterflies mating - Danaus plexippus

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:35:39 -0700

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The Monarch butterfly is an amazing insect because it migrates nearly 2,000 miles. This is an incredible feat as it is sensitive to temperatures, easily blown around by the wind, and has to travel to a place it has never been. One of the Monarchs in the picture hatched deformed and couldn't fly. The other Monarch was stalking it and being very aggressive.

Monarchs are very attracted to milkweed plants. Plant one in your garden and they will come fast. It is so nice to see them fluttering about the yard. Plus, children love to watch the caterpillars mature into butterflies.

Lady Fingers - Dudleya edulis

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:49:50 -0700

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California is home to it's own genus of 'Live-forever's. Native to coastal San Diego County, Dudleya Edulis is grown for its tendency to branch and root freely, forming a drought tolerant groundcover. Does well in very rocky soils. The leaves and stems can be eaten, but this is mainly done to get moisture not taste or nutrition. This plant is hardy to 10°, plant in full sun and well draining soil.

Giant Coreopsis - Coreopsis gigantea

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:33:03 -0700

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California native plant, Giant Coreopsis is also found outside of California, but is limited to western North America. Prefers habitat along coastal areas, especially where fog is common, in well-drained soil. Common on the Channel Islands. The California Brown Pelican has been known to rely on the plant for building its nests. Giant Coreopsis resembles a tree. The large yellow flowers are about 3 inches in diameter and daisy-shaped. May grow over 5 ft tall.

Santa Barbara Island is one of the smallest of the Channel Islands, only one square mile in size. It was once known for a forest of eight to ten foot tall giant coreopsis, now completely destroyed on the island by rabbits introduced less than 50 years ago.

Twinberry Honeysuckle flowers branch - Lonicera involucrata ledebourii

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:45:51 -0700

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Lonicera involucrata ledebourii , Twinberry Honeysuckle is an interesting California native plant. Twin flowers appear on the same stem followed by two soft shiney black berries. The berries are edible. Attracts hummingbirds and is garden tolerant. Usually it like to lean on nearby plants and send out long branches of thick green leaves. Grows fast and likes full to partial sun. The flowers are orange-red and appear from Spring through Summer. Seems to be drought-tolerant but does best with some water nearby.

Available for purchase at Las Pilitas Plant nursery in Escondido, CA

Fern of the Desert - Lysiloma thornberi Leaves and Flowers

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:21:27 -0700

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May 2010, Beautiful tree perfect for any Southwest garden.

Teotihuacán

nobody@flickr.com (M. Dolly) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:45:16 -0800

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view from pyramid

"In its parishes and districts Mexico had many temples, with towers, surmounted by chapels and altars, where the idols and images of their gods were kept. These chapels were also used as sepulchers by the lords who owned them, the rest of the people being buried in the earth roundabout and in the courtyards. The rest of the great square was empty and open, and was used for the raising of birds, for herb gardens, sweet-smelling trees, rose bushes, and flowers for the altars. Some temples were larger than others, and each was dedicated to a different god. The great temple continually housed five thousand people; all slept within it and ate at its expense, for it was very rich."