I found an ant, so I put it on my laptop in hopes that my phone's camera might be able to take a decent photo of it. It was moving too fast to identify it more specifically.
Larger leaves are of a separate plant
Mugwort
Has a very, very bitter taste which actually changes the longer you chew. Can in turn enhance visual colors as well as having very high alkaloid properties for medicinal value, as well as for teas.
Found in the oak forest of Eaton Canyon.
Commonly known as Douglas Mugwort. A member of the sage family. Found in the oak forest of Eaton Canyon.
Commonly known as the Coffee berry.
Commonly known as Mule Fat. This specimen was found in the wash at Eaton Canyon.
Spiky flowered plant that is not too common in Eaton but can be found in the wash or Oak forest. Very small compared to shrubs. Their flowers get bright purple.
Medium height shrub. Part of the Sage family. 2nd most common sage found in Eaton Canyon.
Leafy green plant found by rivers and washes in Eaton Canyon.
Commonly known as the Sticky Monkey Flower.
Leafy green plant found by rivers and washes in Eaton Canyon.
Commonly known as the Olive tree. This is a non-native species.
Commonly known as Gooseberry. Produces a berry that taste almost like a cross between a grape and a pomegranate.
Medium height shrub. Very aromatic plant. Common throughout Eaton Canyon.
