Buckthorn Family Moss Landing, CA June 30, 2006 This one had a name plate with it, so it was easy to identify.
Buckwheat Family June 24, 2006 Moss Landing, CA Buckwheats are quite common in the western states. Coast Buckwheat has silvery, spoon-shaped leaves which are located near the base of the plant.
Rose Family Soledad - Pinnacles National Monument June 28, 2006 The wind was blowing pretty hard when I took this photo, so the flowers are a bit blurry. It seems like the weather has a sensor that detects my camera, as soon as I get it out to take a photo, the wind starts blowing! This is a common chaparral plant.
