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What

Wild and Domestic Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum ssp. sativus)

Observer

kelseycochran

Date

February 25, 2019

Description

Soil is not sandy and moist. Herb stood approximately .6m high. Petals half white at base, half purple at tips.

Tags

117
Wild and Domestic Radish - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by 葉子
leahbrowne's ID: Wild and Domestic Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum ssp. sativus)
Added on March 27, 2024
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Added as part of a taxon swap

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What

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)

Observer

kelseycochran

Date

February 22, 2019

Description

Large cluster of woody shrub growing from multiple stems to about 5'10". Soil not particularly moist. Leaves very aromatic, almost minty.

Rosemary - Photo (c) Frank Walther, all rights reserved, uploaded by Frank Walther
leahbrowne's ID: Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)
Added on September 19, 2019
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Added as part of a taxon swap

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What

Miner's Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata)

Observer

kelseycochran

Date

February 24, 2019

Description

Growing in high drainage area around smooth irrigation rocks on a slope. Base of plant not embedded in the soil at all, roots exposed at surface. Soil moist and soft. Moderate sunlight area.

Tags

117
Miner's Lettuce - Photo (c) Lauren Glevanik, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Lauren Glevanik
leahbrowne's ID: Miner's Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum)

Observer

kelseycochran

Date

February 20, 2019

Description

Shrub standing 3'3'' tall. Stems red, leaves with red splotches. Flowers pinkish at base, but mostly white and smell slightly sweet. Soil moist and holding water but relatively sandy.

Tags

117
Evergreen Huckleberry - Photo (c) James Gaither, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
leahbrowne's ID: Evergreen Huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

White Sweetclover (Melilotus albus)

Observer

kelseycochran

Date

February 25, 2019

Description

The herb grew approximately 1m tall. Within 2m to the water's edge. Dark soil, relatively sandy, still held water well. Petals solid white.

Tags

117
White Sweetclover - Photo (c) Sarah Gregg, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Sarah Gregg
leahbrowne's ID: White Sweetclover (Melilotus albus)
Added on March 3, 2019
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Photos / Sounds

What

Wild and Domestic Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum ssp. sativus)

Observer

kelseycochran

Date

February 25, 2019

Description

Soil is not sandy and moist. Herb stood approximately .6m high. Petals half white at base, half purple at tips.

Tags

117
Wild Radish - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by 葉子
leahbrowne's ID: Wild Radish (Raphanus sativus [inactive])
Added on March 3, 2019
Maverick
(Inactive Taxon)

Photos / Sounds

What

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)

Observer

kelseycochran

Date

February 22, 2019

Description

Large cluster of woody shrub growing from multiple stems to about 5'10". Soil not particularly moist. Leaves very aromatic, almost minty.

Rosemary - Photo (c) James Gaither, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
leahbrowne's ID: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis [inactive])
Added on March 3, 2019
Maverick
(Inactive Taxon)

Photos / Sounds

What

Deathcamas (Genus Toxicoscordion)

Observer

tvhunter

Date

February 2019

Description

Herb, sheathing stem, parallel venation, perianth one whorl. Six stamens in a triangle. Flowers white with glistening yellow/green proximal parts

Tags

117
Smallflower Deathcamas - Photo (c) David Greenberger, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by David Greenberger
leahbrowne's ID: Smallflower Deathcamas (Toxicoscordion fontanum)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

Bermuda Buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae)

Observer

tvhunter

Date

February 22, 2019

Description

Basal Leaves, 3 part compound, each with 2 lobes. Herb,, long inflorescence with multiple terminal yellow flowers. petals fused at base

Tags

117
Bermuda Buttercup - Photo (c) Aleta Rodriguez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
leahbrowne's ID: Bermuda Buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

California Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia var. agrifolia)

Observer

tvhunter

Date

February 21, 2019

Description

Bent tree, 10-15 m tall, Monecious, Male catkins. Grey bark, leaves spine tipped, pubescence in abaxial leaf vein axes.

Tags

117
California Live Oak - Photo (c) Belinda Lo, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
leahbrowne's ID: California Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia var. agrifolia)
Added on March 3, 2019
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Photos / Sounds

What

Bermuda Buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae)

Observer

natthecell

Date

February 24, 2019

Description

Specimen found on grassy and sunny slope behind the UCSC Digital Arts and New Media building. Associated species included grass and oaks.

Tags

117
Bermuda Buttercup - Photo (c) Aleta Rodriguez, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
leahbrowne's ID: Bermuda Buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

Observer

emulligan3

Date

February 22, 2019 11:25 AM HST

Description

Some open, some not. ~40 cm tall. Petals yellow-orange. Surrounded by dense grasses.

Tags

California Poppy - Photo (c) John Barkla, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John Barkla
leahbrowne's ID: California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

Common Chickweed (Stellaria media)

Observer

emulligan3

Date

February 22, 2019 10:55 AM HST

Description

Abundant in patch. Growing low to the ground tangled with other plants.

Tags

Common Chickweed - Photo (c) Jim Walker, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jim Walker
leahbrowne's ID: Common Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

French Broom (Genista monspessulana)

Observer

emulligan3

Date

February 16, 2019 02:34 PM PST

Description

Growing right along pavement of road. Plant ~6.5 feet tall. Full access to sunlight. Lvs pubescent.

Tags

French Broom - Photo (c) nikaxelsen, all rights reserved
leahbrowne's ID: French Broom (Genista monspessulana)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

Fremont's Death Camas (Toxicoscordion fremontii)

Observer

emulligan3

Date

February 16, 2019 01:13 PM HST

Description

Stem yellow-green, lvs with parallel venation. Some flowers open, some closed. Abundant in patch. Plant ~ 8 inches tall. Petals white and yellow. Ground very wet, ~1 inch water pooled on top of soil.

Tags

Fremont's Death Camas - Photo (c) Alan Rockefeller, some rights reserved (CC BY)
leahbrowne's ID: Fremont's Death Camas (Toxicoscordion fremontii)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

French Broom (Genista monspessulana)

Observer

brvasque

Date

February 17, 2019

Place

UCSC (Google, OSM)

Description

Tall shrub (approx. 6ft.) with long thin branches. Leaves are obovate, small, evergreen. Flowers are bright yellow and clustered together at ends of branches, have similar petal arrangement as pea plants, bilateral symmetry.

Tags

French Broom - Photo (c) nikaxelsen, all rights reserved
leahbrowne's ID: French Broom (Genista monspessulana)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

Broadleaf Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis latifolia)

Observer

brvasque

Date

February 23, 2019

Place

UCSC (Google, OSM)

Description

Herb with long stem. Basal leaves larger than cauline leaves, ovate or oblong in shape. Flowers clustered at stem terminal. 5 petals that are fused at base, light blue in color, small (4-5mm), yellow anthers in center.

Tags

Broadleaf Forget-Me-Not - Photo (c) Dat Dao, all rights reserved, uploaded by Dat Dao
leahbrowne's ID: Broadleaf Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis latifolia)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

Observer

brvasque

Date

February 23, 2019

Place

UCSC (Google, OSM)

Description

Annual herb. Flowers light orange to red-orange, 4 petals, multiple stamens, sepals not present at flowering, leaves glabrous and lobed.

Tags

California Poppy - Photo (c) John Barkla, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by John Barkla
leahbrowne's ID: California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Added on March 3, 2019
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What

California Bay (Umbellularia californica)

Observer

marianagalvan

Date

January 24, 2019

Description

Evergreen tree <20m tall on northern side of small meadow at foot of forest. Bearing clusters of small yellow-green to cream-colored flowers and simple elliptic leaves. Fragrant foliage. Not many flowering branches. Narrow trunk. Similar specimen nearby. Found after a short period of rain.

Tags

117
California Bay - Photo (c) danlenz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
leahbrowne's ID: California Bay (Umbellularia californica)
Added on February 8, 2019
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