What
Evening Primrose Family (Family Onagraceae)Observer
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Clarkia purpurea, a dicot, is an annual herb that is native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. is a species of wildflower known by the common names winecup clarkia, winecup fairyfan, and purple clarkia. This plant erects a thin reddish stem which may approach a meter in height and has a few lance-shaped leaves. The bowl-shaped flowers have four petals usually one to two centimeters long and in shades of pink, purple, or deep wine red, often with a streak or spot of pink or red in the middle.
What
Coffeeberry (Frangula californica)Observer
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Rhamnus californica, a dicot, is a shrub that is native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. It is called coffeeberry because its berries contain seeds which look like coffee beans—it is also called California buckthorn. plants grown in windy or exposed areas usually do not exceed 1–2 metres (3.3–6.6 ft) in height or width, but individuals growing in inland areas or sheltered canyons can spread to 8 metres (26 ft) wide.