Vascular Plants of Henry W. Coe State Park, published by Mindbird Maps & Books

Lasthenia californica
Goldfields; Sunshine

A member of the Asteraceae, or Composite Family


Inflorescences.

Near Tule Pond along Grizzly Gulch Trail.

8 May 2005.

Photo copyright © Lee Dittmann.




Inflorescence detail.

Same location as prior image.

8 May 2005.

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Habitat; this patch somewhat past peak bloom and not as radiant under an overcast sky.

Same location as prior images.

8 May 2005.

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On the flood plain of the South Fork Orestimba Creek, north of the Rooster Comb.
22 March 1993, 12:19 pm.

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Same location and time as prior photo, mixed with Triphysaria eriantha, which latter is the predominant cream-colored flower in the lower half of the photo.  The Murphy Trail is visible on the ridge in the background.

Photo copyright © Lee Dittmann.




Habitat, near Kingbird Pond.

Tree at left is Quercus douglasii, in the background are numerous
Pinus sabiniana, and just beyond the Lasthenia at right is a well-rounded
Ceanothus cuneatus.

March 1998.

Photo copyright © by Scott and Sandi Stevenson.
Used with permission.




Inflorescences.

Photo copyright © by Dave Hildebrand.
Used with permission.



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