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Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)Observer
that_bug_guyDescription
I thought it was concrete, so I poked it, but then it bruised. A fungus! I have to admit, I went a bit crazy with the poking!
Found on what seemed to be a fallen willow.
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Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides)Observer
horseshoekidDescription
Sometimes you just gotta mash the shutter for too long
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Brittleleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos crustacea)Observer
gtrevDescription
Arctostaphylos crustacea. Indentified by very specific red/brown bark, external moss growth, the size of the overall plant, and the leaf shape and feel.
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Golden Milkcap (Lactarius alnicola)Observer
lance162Description
White latex when cut, no ring or veil, fibrous stipe, large gills.
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Oval-leaved Viburnum (Viburnum ellipticum)Observer
kevinhintsaDescription
A rare shrub in the East Bay , now in fruit . This is in dense hardwood forest . Note that these photos may be upside down .
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Oval-leaved Viburnum (Viburnum ellipticum)Observer
kevinhintsaDescription
Very rare in the East Bay . Associated here with Ptelea crenulata , Coastal Wood-Fern ,Trillium chloropetalum , and Fat Solomon .
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Gasflame Nudibranch (Bonisa nakaza)Observer
underwaterwendyDescription
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California Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus ssp. californicus)Observer
dwbostonDescription
10/20/2017, 9:51 AM
Canon EOS 7D Mark II, 1/1250 sec, f/8, 349mm (EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM), ISO 3200 (auto), Exp comp +1/3
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White Globe Lily (Calochortus albus)Observer
torres-grantDescription
Although "Albus" translates as "White," Calochortus albus can vary in color from pure white to creamy white to various shades of pink. This was the first occurrence I have seen it with deep garnet red colored flowers.
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Nasturtiums (Genus Tropaeolum)Observer
kuedaDescription
This Delphinium-like flower was growing near the base of a waterfall. Somewhat vine-y, quite distinctive. So far I haven't found any good matches.
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Western Solomon's Plume (Maianthemum racemosum ssp. amplexicaule)Observer
kueda
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Coyote Mint (Monardella villosa)Observer
gcwarblerDescription
OK, @catchang et al., I'm going to need a little help with a few more of the plants I photographed in Redwoods Regional Park several years ago!
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Blue-black Spider Wasps (Genus Anoplius)Observer
djlavorDescription
This spider wasp was observed running on the ground, flicking its wings and digging a sand burrow. The wings were folded lengthwise.
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Roughleaf Aster (Eurybia radulina)Observer
tparkeressigDescription
The tag someone has stuck next to this patch says “Aster radulinus” but that doesn’t come up as an option on iNaturalist so I am confused.
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Maroon Brittlestem (Psathyrella bipellis)Observer
elpollogordoDescription
Looking for ID
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Common Fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii)Observer
adhollanderDescription
Common in stand southeast of bridge over Putah Creek.
