Last weekend I was invited to join a group going camping on Santa Cruz Island. The island in known as the Galapagos of N. America. I was delighted to see many of the endemics as well as island variants of mainland species. Below are some of my favorites. Some of the ones I didn't photo were mounding mazanitas, oaks, toyon, saltbush, and one of my all time favorites, Eriogonum grande.
If you can take the time go to the island. It's only an hour ferry from Ventura, and there are some great trails as well as incredible kayaking. We did a 4 hour guided kayak tour of sea caves which turned me into a little kid. It was Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland plus the movie Goonies. SO FUN!
If you can take the time go to the island. It's only an hour ferry from Ventura, and there are some great trails as well as incredible kayaking. We did a 4 hour guided kayak tour of sea caves which turned me into a little kid. It was Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland plus the movie Goonies. SO FUN!
Calochortus luteus, the closest thing to the look of tulip in Cal Natives
Dudleya nesiotica, I think one of the more horticulturally worthy Dudleyas I've seen
Mimulus flemingii, lovely bright red flowers on diminutive plant
Erigeron glaucus, seaside daisy
Bloomeria crocea, I thought this was a Triteleia, what was I thinking!
Eriogonum arborescens
Hazardia dentosa, so silvery
Eriogonum arborescens
Oh, that sounds pretty cool and fun! Would love to visit the place as well. Lovely flowers!
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