Wednesday, July 31, 2019

desert fern


species: Lysiloma watsonii
common name: desert fern
family: Fabaceae
where & when encontered: Carpinteria, CA - 2019

shaving brush palm


species: Rhopalostylis sapida
common name: shaving brush palm
family: Arecaceae
where & when encountered: Carpinteria, CA - 2019

It's interesting to note that this is the only palm tree native to New Zealand.

Monday, July 29, 2019

carrotwood


species: Cupaniopsis anacardioides
common name: carrotwood
family: Sapindaceae
where & when encountered: Orange County, CA - 2000

purple sage


species: Salvia leucophylla
common name: purple sage
family: Lamiaceae
where & when encountered: Ventura County, CA - 2019