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Bearded Iris (Iris × germanica)Observer
wildmare64Description
probably introduced during homestead era
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Fiddleneck Nematode Gall (Anguina amsinckiae)Observer
sapienshaneDescription
On Amsinckia menziesii
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Shy Monkeyflower (Erythranthe nasuta)Observer
sheriff_woody_pctDescription
Growing mixed in with Erythranthe marmorata.
Collection #: 2024MCB9
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Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)Observer
damontigheDescription
2 Leucistic birds in the colony
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Gall Midges (Subfamily Cecidomyiinae)Observer
meravDescription
gall on Miner's Lettuce
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Cannonball Fungus (Sphaerobolus stellatus)Observer
danmortonDescription
Spores in congo red, (7) 7.3 - 9.2 (9.3) x 4.6) 4.7 - 5.5(5.7) µm, Q = (1.4) 1.5 - 1.8 (2), N = 30, Me = 8.2 x 5.1 µm, Qe = 1.6. Growing on a conifer stick.
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Hongos (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
aliciacottaDescription
Absolutely no idea what this is/will be. Seemed to be just white mycelium with a rusty-colored guttation. Several nearby genus (on the same tree) include multiple Stereum, Trametes, Peniophora, Pleurotus, Coprinopsis, Mycena, and at least one Myxo. Tree is an oak, unsure which species.
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Southwestern Bushy Bluestem (Andropogon eremicus)Observer
kees_hoodDescription
Lining all the surrounding roadsides
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Penicillium vulpinumObserver
damontigheDescription
HAY-F-007723
On Bear scat
p5 11-7
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damontigheDescription
Scent = none
Taste = mild pleasant
KOH = none
HAY-F-002996
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Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies (Family Asteraceae)Observer
scottmcneirDescription
First time seeing this chicory tribe member
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Favolaschia caloceraObserver
alan_rockefellerDescription
Growing on a well decayed Quercus agrifolia log.
Thanks to Evelyn Chea for showing me the location - it's the same log from https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/195513390
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Gander Oak (Quercus × ganderi)Observer
kevinhintsaDescription
This is most likely the individual plant from this area in the UC-Jepson Herbaria ( listed in the flora by Ertter and Bowerman ) . This plant is semi-deciduous .
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Meadow Mushroom (Agaricus campestris)Observer
tukupDescription
The tree is included as a potential host. It may or may not be a pin oak.
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White Oaks (Section Quercus)Observer
chilipossumDescription
Best guess, mostly douglasii in the area
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Genus EmpisObserver
sadie_hickeyDescription
Fly on manzanita in chaparral. Does it have a parasite on its abdomen?
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Arizona Mantis (Stagmomantis limbata)Observer
martianhikerDescription
Eating prey
