jmaupin's Identifications
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Rock Purslane (Cistanthe grandiflora)Observer
garythomas772Description
- A perennial dicot
- A succulent
- In the family Portulaceae
- Native to Chile
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Lavenders (Genus Lavandula)Observer
garythomas772Description
- Has a distinct fragrance
- Simple leaves, opposite to each other from the stalk
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Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber)Observer
garythomas772Description
- Perennial plant
- Upper leaves are sessile
- Pollinated by bees, butterflies, and other insects
- Native to the Mediterranean region
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Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)Observer
garythomas772Description
- In the family Brassicaceae
- Annual plant
- Lanceolate shaped leaves
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Coulter's Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri)Observer
vanesssa23Description
Found in Southern California and grow in dry canyons in chaparral. Flower in spring and summer.
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Coulter's Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri)Observer
vanesssa23Description
Found in Southern California and grow in dry canyons in chaparral. Flower in spring and summer.
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Canary Island Pine (Pinus canariensis)Observer
jillian272Description
Has a three needle fascicle. Needles were greater than 16 cm. Observed while the pine was growing new pine cones! Pine cones had a green little “tuft” at the top of the cones
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California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)Observer
jillian272Description
Saw this little caterpillar munching on the flower. Also watched the cap of the poppy pop off when it was ready!
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Bird-of-paradise Flowers (Genus Strelitzia)Observer
jillian272Description
Very common but this flower always amazes me every time I see it.
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Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)Observer
jillian272Description
These flowers grew in where a pond used to be in the winter months
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Rock Purslane (Cistanthe grandiflora)Observer
daniellelewis13Description
super pretty flowers around cc campus! very long stems
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California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)Observer
daniellelewis13Description
these poppies weren’t too open but many were and they would close soon at night which is cool- found these in the CC garden
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Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)Observer
daniellelewis13Description
Found these at the CC garden as well and the red coloring on the petals seem to be an indicator or hook for pollinators to come
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American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)Observer
mianungarayDescription
- bright yellow leaves
- large laminas
- found on Montecito Hiking trail
- is apart of the maple family leaves are changing into yellow because of the season
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Prickly Pears (Genus Opuntia)Observer
brittany_voDate
Missing DatePlace
Missing Location
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Gooseneck Barnacle (Pollicipes polymerus)Observer
tylersmith_1Description
This rock was located in the splash zone with Gooseneck Barnacle mixed in with California Mussels to the front of the rock receiving much water and food. These two species are located in the High Tide Zone.
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Sea Lettuces and Allies (Order Ulvales)Observer
tylersmith_1Description
This grass was very short compared to Surf Grass but due to the similar threads, the strands were straighter and didn't look like lettuce.
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Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera)Observer
tylersmith_1Description
I was unable to find Kelp Flies and Beach Hoppers under the bladder kelp due to the weather.
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Coyote Brush (Baccharis pilularis)Observer
tylersmith_1Description
I found this plant flowering with miniature tan flowers and white feather-like puffs.
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