Here is a collection of a dozen flower & plant photos from the last couple of months, made in the desert and the coastal foothills & inland valleys of San Diego County, around our home.
I’m particularly happy with the Eriogonum deflexum (the blue is a result of the plant being in the shade, of course) and the Psorothamnus emoryi – I guess if I compile a flower & plant portfolio for 2020, those two are going to be part of it.
“Nature’s Neurons” — a large, chaotic array of Eriogonum deflexum (Flat Top Buckwheat, Flat Crown Buckwheat) with fresh buds, Andrade Canyon, Coyote Mountains Wilderness, California. January 2020. Prints available.
Thanks, Gary! That’s an interesting pick. I included that photo primarily because the flower hadn’t grown so tall yet, showing the leaves – later on it’s quite difficult to photograph them nicely. :)
The first photo isn’t really chaotic at all, with all the repeating patterns – it’s fantastic. The Polypody is very nicely framed between the rocks and what a great Claytonia picture! We have lots of that here. I’ve read that it’s pretty good as a salad herb but you need to pick it before the flowers open – too late this year! No wonder you’re pleased with the Indigo bush photo – it is stunning! The colors are perfectly delicious looking. The Prickly poppies are very nice, too. What a great time you must be having! .
I knew that Claytonia was good as a salad herb but I never tried it, and didn’t know that it needs to be picked before the flowers open – interesting! :) Thank you very much for taking the time at looking all of these so thoroughly, Lynn!
I too really like Eriogonum deflexum! An abstract looking image. I think I like Mirabilis laevis var. retrorsa second. Very diffeent than our Wild 4’Oclocks which are bright pink. All lovely images. The Dodder one is quite interesting, I have never seen it so profuse.
Beautiful, Alex. I agree with your two picks and would also include the Aliciella latifolia for consideration.
Thanks, Gary! That’s an interesting pick. I included that photo primarily because the flower hadn’t grown so tall yet, showing the leaves – later on it’s quite difficult to photograph them nicely. :)
I’d like to nominate Polypodium californium (for personality).
Okay, your nomination has been recorded. ;) Thank you, Susan!
The first photo isn’t really chaotic at all, with all the repeating patterns – it’s fantastic. The Polypody is very nicely framed between the rocks and what a great Claytonia picture! We have lots of that here. I’ve read that it’s pretty good as a salad herb but you need to pick it before the flowers open – too late this year! No wonder you’re pleased with the Indigo bush photo – it is stunning! The colors are perfectly delicious looking. The Prickly poppies are very nice, too. What a great time you must be having! .
I knew that Claytonia was good as a salad herb but I never tried it, and didn’t know that it needs to be picked before the flowers open – interesting! :) Thank you very much for taking the time at looking all of these so thoroughly, Lynn!
I too really like Eriogonum deflexum! An abstract looking image. I think I like Mirabilis laevis var. retrorsa second. Very diffeent than our Wild 4’Oclocks which are bright pink. All lovely images. The Dodder one is quite interesting, I have never seen it so profuse.
Thank you, Shelly! The other Four O’Clocks around here are pink too, you’re right! I didn’t even think about that. :)