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Flatbud Prickly Poppy (Argemone munita)Observer
gsierraDescription
Alternate sessile leaves, pinnately lobed with long spines on the margins. Setose stem and peduncle. Flowers with large, showy petals on compound raceme.
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Sierra Shooting Star (Primula jeffreyi)Observer
gsierraDescription
Long petiolate, spatulate shaped leaves with smooth margins, lighter green midrib and pinnate venation.
Flowers born on tall erect stems, dropping downward. Petal-like sepals reflexed, back against the head of the flower. Protruding anthers dark purple.
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Toothed Wintergreen (Pyrola dentata)Observer
gsierraDescription
Ovate basal leaves, entire margins. Flower has round petals. Style downturned, opposite from stamen.
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Coast Dudleya (Dudleya caespitosa)Observer
gsierraDescription
Basal leaves succulent in a rosette form. 5 sepals, partially fused. Flower has 5 ovate acute petals.