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Mexican Free-tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis)Observer
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On the ground for some reason
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Corydalus luteusObserver
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Seen at night near a mostly dried up creek.
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Townsend's Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus townsendii)Observer
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Found this single bat in a dark cavern. Small, no more than 2 inches in length.
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Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus)Observer
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Found between some boulders. I only saw one other bat nearby. Around the size of two grapes, maybe a little over an inch in length.
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Dark Fishing Spider (Dolomedes tenebrosus)Observer
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Not the best photo, but I’m really curious. He was hanging out in holes in the rock.
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Magnolias (Genus Magnolia)Observer
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Pale pink flowers with large petals. The branches are pretty sparse. Most likely planted on purpose outside of a hospital.
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Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)Observer
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Growing out of pockets on a shady rock wall.
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Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)Observer
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Growing out of a shallow pocket in a rock wall. Shady area.
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Saw Greenbrier (Smilax bona-nox)Observer
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Thorny vine over a foot long. There weren’t many plants around for it to attach to, so it was mostly on the ground.
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Ashe Juniper (Juniperus ashei)Observer
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8 ft tall tree. Somewhat sparse compared to other junipers I’ve seen around.
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Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)Observer
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This plant was maybe 8 feet tall.
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Shelf Fungi (Order Polyporales)Observer
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It has been a little rainy and damp lately. Fungi on a fallen log.
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Pigeonberry (Rivina humilis)Observer
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This plant was maybe a foot high. The stems were pretty sparse until the top where leaves, flowers, and berries tended to be located. The leaves were pretty thin and light.
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Prickly Pears (Genus Opuntia)Observer
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None of the cacti in the group had any thorns as far as I could see.
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Bitterweed (Helenium amarum)Observer
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Very thick and tangled stems and roots
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Quihoui Privet (Ligustrum quihoui)Observer
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The plant was around 7 feet tall or so.
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Tribe ArundinarieaeObserver
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Up to 20 feet high. Has been growing thickly in this area for at least 15 years but doesn’t seem to be spreading much further.
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Chinese Photinia (Photinia serratifolia)Observer
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The leaves have pretty sharp edges
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Agarita (Berberis trifoliolata)Observer
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Very stiff and pointy leaves.
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Saw Greenbrier (Smilax bona-nox)Observer
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Long vine that holds tightly to other plants. Has small thorns spread out along the stem.
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Goldenrods (Genus Solidago)Observer
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Very five feet tall. The fuzzy seeds fell off very easily and stuck to clothing.
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Yuccas (Genus Yucca)Observer
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Leaves grew out to 1-2 feet and are very rigid with a sharp, hard brown end. Plant grew to maybe 2 feet high.
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Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens)Observer
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Leaves had a velvety look and feel. Lighter color at the top where newer leaves were growing. About 1.5 ft high.
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Section LantanaObserver
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Found in the greenbelt close to some houses.
