Solid flower bud of California Peony (Paeonia californica, Paeoniaceae) on soil burned by the White Fire
This is a solid new flower bud of beautiful California Peony (Paeonia californica) in the Paeoniaceae plant family, growing on charred soil that was burned by the White Fire last May. They are fire followers, but I guess they were already here under the trees and shrubs just waiting for some sun. Indian Warrior (Pedicularis densiflora, Orobanchaceae) has a similar strategy. See this photo. (Paradise, Santa Ynez River, 12 February 2014)
I'll probably miss the open flowers. Julie and I are heading up to Oregon on Friday to visit the grandkids and other family matters. I normally would refuse to go at this time of year, but with the drought I welcome the change! I'll be busy with errands and packing tomorrow, but I can (at least) post a few more from the recent archives.
Solid flower bud of California Peony (Paeonia californica, Paeoniaceae) on soil burned by the White Fire
This is a solid new flower bud of beautiful California Peony (Paeonia californica) in the Paeoniaceae plant family, growing on charred soil that was burned by the White Fire last May. They are fire followers, but I guess they were already here under the trees and shrubs just waiting for some sun. Indian Warrior (Pedicularis densiflora, Orobanchaceae) has a similar strategy. See this photo. (Paradise, Santa Ynez River, 12 February 2014)
I'll probably miss the open flowers. Julie and I are heading up to Oregon on Friday to visit the grandkids and other family matters. I normally would refuse to go at this time of year, but with the drought I welcome the change! I'll be busy with errands and packing tomorrow, but I can (at least) post a few more from the recent archives.