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California Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)Observer
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Identified as a juvenile California scrub jay, with patches of leucism (missing pigment) on its wings. Santa Barbara, Ca, July 3rd, 2018.
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California Thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum)Observer
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Santa Barbara, CA; June, 2018.
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Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata)Observer
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Small reddish-brown bird with white spotted breast feathers. Observed in backyard, eating wild bird seed, in Santa Barbara, CA. Native to Asia.
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Aleppo Pine (Pinus halepensis)Observer
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Coulter pine growing in northern portion of garden.
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Aloe Vera (Aloe vera)Observer
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Wild aloe growing next to plot in central area of garden.
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French Lavender (Lavandula dentata)Observer
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Possible Spanish lavender, but needs ID.
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Irises (Genus Iris)Observer
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One of several clumps of wild yellow iris growing in south and central areas of garden.
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Garden Geranium (Pelargonium × hybridum)Observer
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Wild clump of "Rocky Mountain" lavender" geranium, growing in southwest area of garden.
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Artichoke Thistle (Cynara cardunculus)Observer
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Large artichoke thistle plant growing wild in central area of garden. Native to central and western Mediterranean. Also called cardoon.
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Resin Spurge (Euphorbia resinifera)Observer
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Needs ID for resin spurge (Euphorbia resinifera), native to Morocco. Found growing wild in north side of garden.
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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)Observer
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Wild fennel growing on southwest side of garden.
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Indian Fig Opuntia (Opuntia ficus-indica)Observer
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Large prickly pear cactus plant growing wild on south side of garden.
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Century Plants (Genus Agave)Observer
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Large "century plant" with large spike growing on north side of garden. Native to western Texas and Chihuahua and Coahuila states, Mexico.
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Lemon (Citrus × limon)Observer
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Meyer lemon tree growing wild on garden grounds.
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Garden Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)Observer
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Wild nasturtium in northern area of garden
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California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera)Observer
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Large California fan palm in northwestern corner of garden.
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Baby Sage (Salvia microphylla)Observer
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Salvia microphylla, of the "Hot Lips" variety, growing wild by a fence. Native to southeastern Arizona, and eastern, western, and southern Mexico. Also known as baby sage.
