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Rough Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium)Observer
sabrinahDescription
There were many of these... Foliage reminded me of Fremontodendron but they were no more than knee high.
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Sharp-tailed Snake (Contia tenuis)Observer
sabrinahDescription
Found this guy at the bottom of a moist compost pile. My gloved finger shows in the second photo. His tail was apparently bitten off and healed. Remarkable he was there since the garden is surrounded by pavement and buildings.
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Leopard Lily (Lilium pardalinum)Observer
sabrinahDescription
swallow tail on a leopard lily
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Tiger Swallowtails and Allies (Subgenus Pterourus)Observer
sabrinahDescription
Daily in my back yard, one or two of these pass through on the same path, but rarely land, despite my native garden. What are they looking for?
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California Newt (Taricha torosa)Observer
sabrinahDescription
There were 2, this one with an earthworm.
