What
Tule Beetle (Tanystoma maculicolle)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
Not sure what type of bug this is but I found it under a small log.
What
Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies (Family Asteraceae)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
Looks very familiar, however, I was unable to identify it.
Photos / Sounds
What
Dwarf Nettle (Urtica urens)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
Very distinct leaves with black spots on them.
What
Flatspine Bursage (Ambrosia acanthicarpa)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
A dry version of the Annual bur-sage.
What
Armenian Blackberry (Rubus armeniacus)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
This plant has several thorns on it's stem. It looks like the invasive Himalayan Blackberry.
What
Black Sage (Salvia mellifera)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
I couldn't help but notice how similar black sage and horehound are. Both have rough leaves with those long stems poking out.
What
Goodding's Willow (Salix gooddingii)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
Black willow is one of the most common species at the Hahamongna watershed park.
Photos / Sounds
What
Mexican Palo Verde (Parkinsonia aculeata)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
This was the only palo verde tree that i encountered at Hahamongna Park. It took me a while to figure out what it was. This tree looks very dry but they are commonly used as an ornamental.
What
California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
I found this palm all by its self at the Hahamongna watershed park.
Photos / Sounds
What
Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies (Order Agaricales)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
This was the only mushroom that I found throughout the whole park. I was actually pretty excited to see one.
What
Curly Dock (Rumex crispus)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
I thought maybe this was some type of lettuce growing out in the wild. Apparently it is curly dock. The seeds can be ground into flour and the plant is edible. The roots also have some medicinal uses.
What
Scarabs, Stag Beetles, and Allies (Superfamily Scarabaeoidea)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
I found about ten of these larvae under a large log.
What
Bull Thistle (Cirsium vulgare)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
A very dry spear thistle.
What
Olive (Olea europaea)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
This small bush had small green fruits all over it. I'm not sure what it is.
What
Western Toad (Anaxyrus boreas)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
You can find these frogs scattered around Hahamongna park.
What
Gum Trees (Tribe Eucalypteae)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
Love the smell of Eucalyptus.
What
California Camel Cricket (Ceuthophilus californianus)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
Found several of these under a large log.
What
Rough Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
A very dry version of the cocklebur
What
Black Mustard (Rhamphospermum nigrum)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
A very dry black mustard plant.
What
Caterpillar Scorpionweed (Phacelia cicutaria)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
I always see this plant with the long caterpillar like tips.
What
Globular Cacti, Moonlight Cacti, Torch Cacti, and Allies (Subfamily Cactoideae)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
Beautiful cactus with fruits.
What
Genus GryllusObserver
davidgonzalez3367Description
I had never seen a black cricket until now. I was amazed at how shiny the head is. It almost looks metallic.
What
Argentine Ant (Linepithema humile)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
Stumbled upon an ant's nest. These ants are very small in size. Not sure if I have the correct scientific name for them.
What
Mule Fat (Baccharis salicifolia)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
It was nice to see the flowers of this Baccharis salicifolia.
What
California Sagebrush (Artemisia californica)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
This plant is very common in the Hahamongna Canyon.
What
White Sage (Salvia apiana)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
I love the smell of white sage.
What
Bigelow's Spikemoss (Selaginella bigelovii)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
There's a whole lot of this stuff on the mountain sides on the way to Echo mountain.
Photos / Sounds
What
Plumbagos (Genus Plumbago)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
Large bush with long white flowers. I am not 100% positive about my ID.
What
Rabbit-Tobaccos (Genus Pseudognaphalium)Observer
davidgonzalez3367Description
Fount these on the mountain side. Very distinct silver green color.