Tendril of manroot vine (view LARGE)

For Macro Mondays "less than an inch"

 

California man-root (Marah fabacea) is a wildflower endemic to California. It is known colloquially as "wild cucumber" although the fruit is bitter. It's clusters of tiny, off-white flowers are said to be a nectar source for the green hairstreak butterfly. The leaves are surprisingly large when mature, and the root is huge, making the plant hard to kill.

 

Alum Rock Park, San Jose, Calif.

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