Oaxaca

Some observations and commentary from my recent trip to Oaxaca City and the central valley.

Locations include Hierve el Agua, Monte Alban, Mitla, and the Jadin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca.

Hierve el Agua
I hiked the steep trails that most tourists use to view the limestone formations, for the real treasure- herps! I spent a frustrating amount of time crouched on a rock trying to photograph adult Scleropus mating, but gave up since I didn't want to my family to worry while they soaked at the spring.

Monte Alban
We hired a guide, who was quite knowledgeable and helpful, but his ongoing machista commentary got kinda old for me, so I set out to mini-Bioblitz the site. Still need help with all these ID's.

Posted on April 15, 2018 09:33 PM by ten_salamanders ten_salamanders

Observations

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Observer

ten_salamanders

Date

April 9, 2018 12:45 PM CDT

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What

Smith's Rosebelly Lizard (Sceloporus smithi)

Observer

ten_salamanders

Date

April 10, 2018 11:58 AM CDT

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What

Pochote (Ceiba aesculifolia)

Observer

ten_salamanders

Date

April 11, 2018 10:01 AM CDT

Description

Known as pochote among indigenous Oaxacans

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Mexican Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia procumbens)

Observer

ten_salamanders

Date

April 11, 2018 10:51 AM CDT

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White Rock-Lettuce (Pinaropappus roseus)

Observer

ten_salamanders

Date

April 11, 2018 10:52 AM CDT

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Mock Vervains (Genus Glandularia)

Observer

ten_salamanders

Date

April 11, 2018 10:55 AM CDT

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Plantains (Genus Plantago)

Observer

ten_salamanders

Date

April 11, 2018 11:18 AM CDT

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Groundcherries (Genus Physalis)

Observer

ten_salamanders

Date

April 11, 2018 10:56 AM CDT

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Mints, Plantains, Olives, and Allies (Order Lamiales)

Observer

ten_salamanders

Date

April 11, 2018 10:57 AM CDT

Description

Smelled minty but I don't really know what it is
Tenía olor a menta pero me queda la duda

Plants

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What

Plants (Kingdom Plantae)

Observer

ten_salamanders

Date

April 11, 2018 11:18 AM CDT

Description

This one has a smell that reminded me vaguely of epazote.
Está medio olía a epazote

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