Natural History Wanderings

The Marin CNPS had two new reports today.

Cataract Trail from Rock Springs parking lot (a couple of days ago). Lots of Fetid Aders tongue (scoliopus)

few flowers were blooming along San Geronimo ridge and Pine mt fire road, a lot were still in bud. Claytonia gypsophiloides was blooming pretty strong near big Carson falls. Pedicularis densiflora growing in the chaparral next to the sargent cypress along San Geronimo ridge.

Toxicoscordions freemontii are popping along Blithedale/Corte Madera Ridge and probably elsewhere. A few others from the early spring show, as well, including Calochortus umbellatus (from Ring Mountain) and some lavender-pink milkmaids.

See photos at Marin Native Plants