Redbud bloom, Family Fabaceae, Cercis sp.
Fields of mustard, non-native BrassicaFamily Brassicaceae
Ceanothus in bloom.
Family Rhamnaceae,
Ceanothus sp. 
Another ceanothus in bloom, family Rhamnaceae, Ceanothus sp. 
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Spring in Southern California
I've heard it said that our seasons in Southern California are opposite of what is considered traditional for North America. Our season of green of winter and spring, with summer and fall when our landscape goes brown, follow our rainfall pattern.
Redbud bloom, Family Fabaceae, Cercis sp.
Fields of mustard, non-native Brassica
Family Brassicaceae
Ceanothus in bloom.
Family Rhamnaceae,
Ceanothus sp.
Another ceanothus in bloom, family Rhamnaceae, Ceanothus sp.
I think this is phacelia, Family Hydrophyllaceae. I don't have my botany books on hand.
Redbud bloom, Family Fabaceae, Cercis sp.
Fields of mustard, non-native BrassicaFamily Brassicaceae
Ceanothus in bloom.
Family Rhamnaceae,
Ceanothus sp. Another ceanothus in bloom, family Rhamnaceae, Ceanothus sp. 
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I must get out to Tree of life soon! You have served up a gentle reminder!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila: Thanks for dropping by!
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