Tuesday, April 6, 2010

California wildflowers Part I

On a recent hike with Kim and the naughties I took some pictures of local flora in the hills surrounding Elizabeth Lake. I cannot wait for sunnier days so the flowers will begin bloom and to be able to take better photographs. The hills are beginning to turn shades of yellow, orange and purple. I am looking forward to exploring the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve in the next few weeks, so be on the look out for more pictures of spring flowers.

A view of Elizabeth Lake through wildflowers









Nemophila menziesii or Baby blue-eyes









Lupinus polyphyllus or Lupine









Helianthella californica or Helianthella









Phacelia tanacetifolia or Purple Tancy









Ranunculus californicus or California buttercup









Clarkia purpurea or Purple Clarkia









Lupinus albifrons or Bush Lupine

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