jimmy29's Identifications
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Trailing Blackberry (Rubus ursinus)Observer
alessandrawetmoreDescription
Red spines present on stem and abaxial side of lv. midveins
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Arbutus (Arbutus menziesii)Observer
kristin229Description
Large tree, common.
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California Hedge Nettle (Stachys bullata)Observer
mvierraDescription
Stachys bullata, common name California Hedge Nettle, found in Jordan Gulch on UCSC campus. Bright green leaves covered in soft spikes; stem includes spikes as well. Aromatic leaves smell like artificial watermelon. Small sprout less than 12 in. tall.
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Tanoak (Notholithocarpus densiflorus)Observer
drizardDescription
USA:California:Santa Cruz
Directions: UCSC Campus, Science HIll, Jordan Gulch to the east of the Natural Sciences Two around 50ft south down gulch from trailhead.
Elevation: 760ft
Description:Tan oak growing on edge of embankment in Jordan Gulch to the next to Natural Sciences 2 building going towards overhead bridge away from road. Fuzzy bottom of leaves, broad leaves with branching patterns of 3s.
Habitat: small tree growing on edge of embankment, leaning towards the light, soil was clay like with lots of organic material from redwoods on top. Surrounding plants were: Sequoia sempervirens, ferns and redwood sorrel. Other tan oakes were presents in the gulch, one further up the slope around a similar size. ID’d by Chris Lay of Norris Center as Nothlicarpus densiflorus.
Family: Fagacea
Authority: (Hook and Arn) Manos, C.H. Cannon, and S. OH
Common names: Tan oak, Tanbark oak
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