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6 mile nature hike along Big River through a massive Coastal Redwood forest.
#mendocino #river #redwoods #wildflower #fungi
Big River with towering Coastal Redwoods on either side. Mendocino, Ca. Coastal Redwood tree. Mendocino Headlands State Park. Milkmaids (Cardamine californica) wildflower in a Redwood Forest. Large orange Oak Loving Gymnopus mushroom. Native to Northern California
February 5, 2026 at 2:18 AM
saunieindiego.bsky.social
Try and find the beauty every day. California poppies (Eschscholzia californica).
February 5, 2026 at 12:40 AM
hermitthrush24.bsky.social
earliest wildflower here in north coastal California, 'milkmaids' aka toothwort, Cardamine californica (Brassicaceae), called milkmaids for blooming early Feb (or even earlier), my great aunt said named after Brigid's appearing in Bethlehem to help nurse holy child. Saw first milkmaids 2 wks ago 🧵
colour photo of patch of moss with a wildflower, 'milkmaid' [said to be named for St Brigid], aka toothwort, Cardamine californica (Brassicaceae), and a small carved & painted (orange & white) wooden fox wearing a brown wool knitted shawl, looking at the flower, which is pink in far northern coastal California (flower is taller with white blossoms nearer to San Francisco area). Photo also has scattered dry, fallen oak leaves & the first leaflets of emerging fawn lilies (Erythronium sp). colour photo of a detail of my old pen & ink drawing with pastel & watercolour, showing a Brigid's cross, next to detail of the speckled breast of a northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) (Carpintero escapulario)
February 2, 2026 at 8:43 PM
judithmonroe.bsky.social
This is a native plant in California called the California Dutchman’s Pipevine (Aristolochia californica)

Where are you?
January 31, 2026 at 2:35 AM
judithmonroe.bsky.social
Yes, Aristolochia californica, probably a relative.
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
biodiversitypix.bsky.social
⭐️ Harriman Alaska series
Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1910-1914.

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Historical scientific illustration from the Harriman Alaska series (1910-1914) showing detailed, labeled drawings of starfish skeletal parts, primarily jaws and ossicles. The image includes various magnified views (x5, x10, x25) of intricate, curved claws and serrated plates, each distinctly shaped and textured. Four species are identified at the bottom: Orthasterias forreri, O. dawsoni, O. californica, and Pisaster papulosis. The monochrome drawing emphasizes anatomical structure and fine details, such as sharp teeth-like projections and joint articulations, representing starfish mouthparts used for feeding and movement.
January 30, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Thursjay angel.

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A close-up photo of the head and shoulders of a California scrub jay (Aphelocoma californica), a medium-sized songbird with a vibrant blue head and wings, gray underside, white throat, black eyes, white eyebrows, and black beak. It is facing to the left with a blurred green background and light rain falling around it. It has no idea about all the horrors going on in the human world, and loves peanuts a lot.
January 29, 2026 at 11:25 PM
carmeldb.bsky.social
Happy #Thursjay. California scrub-jay (Aphelocoma californica). Taken at Bear Gulch Reservoir in Pinnacles National Park, San Benito County, California. Pinnacles NP is one of my favorite places to be. It always settles me. Wishing everyone a great day.
#birds
#wildlife
#jays
#corvids
#thursjay
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January 29, 2026 at 3:23 PM
judithmonroe.bsky.social
Primarily pollinated by small flies

Aristolochia californica
January 29, 2026 at 1:59 AM
judithmonroe.bsky.social
They are quite wonderful, yes. Northern California, not an orchid but California Dutchman’s pipevine (Aristolochia californica)
January 29, 2026 at 1:56 AM
judithmonroe.bsky.social
Ours is Aristolochia californica
January 29, 2026 at 1:53 AM
b3anz1e.bsky.social
rosa californica @baymama.bsky.social still hasn't learned anything.
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baymama.bsky.social rosa californica @baymama.bsky.social · 7d
Unbelievably I was arguing with some "voting blue in 2024 was futile, both parties are the same" people just this morning.

It must be an op. It's gotta be an op.
January 28, 2026 at 10:58 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20180919
Location: Old Town, Bandon, Oregon

A myrtlewood (Umbellularia californica) sculpture of a seahorse on the boardwalk at Bandon "Old Town" in Oregon.

#LandscapePhotography #nature #NaturePhotography #photography #TravelPhotography
A tall myrtlewood seahorse sculpture carved with flowing details stands on a wooden boardwalk in Bandon Old Town, Oregon. The sculpture sits near a railing above calm harbor water with pilings, boats, and a low island on the horizon under a clear blue sky. A tall carved seahorse made from myrtlewood stands on a wooden boardwalk in Bandon Old Town, Oregon. The sculpture sits beside a railing above calm harbor water with white pilings, small boats, and a low shoreline in the distance under a clear blue sky.
January 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
jeans-sands.bsky.social
Oh interesting plant. And confusing! There are over 500 species and you want to match the correct one to your locality - the local native species (aristolochia californica for instance) not one that is desirable and native elsewhere but might become invasive. Very cool vine!
January 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
b3anz1e.bsky.social
whoops. "Leftish GenX Catholic lawyer-mom in the SF Bay Area. YIMBY." in bio.
rosa californica @baymama.bsky.social 579 followers 983 following 1.8K posts banner image is some pink flowers in a green field. profile pic is a cartoon pink flower with a laughing face. bio says "Leftish GenX Catholic lawyer-mom in the SF Bay Area. YIMBY. No, my name's not Rosa and I'm not actually a flower All stupid takes my own" Followed by pony pony huckabuck Reposted by rosa californica rosa californica @baymama.bsky.so.. Replied to Father Draven $120/2000 "The 'it doesn't matter who you vote for' people are literally the people who are helping least right now."
January 28, 2026 at 5:10 PM
my-random-name.bsky.social
It’s okay if all of them do it.
Deportations have occurred under all modern presidents. But no one who actually gives a damn about immigrants' rights is going to stand up and tell you it doesn't matter who you vote for. That's just privileged poseur bullshit. - rosa californica @baymama.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
judithmonroe.bsky.social
Ah yes, our are Aristolochia californica
January 28, 2026 at 3:16 AM
judithmonroe.bsky.social
Yes, similar, this is a California native (Aristolochia californica)
January 28, 2026 at 3:13 AM
judithmonroe.bsky.social
These are native, Aristolochia californica
January 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM
judithmonroe.bsky.social
Thank you! We’re in Northern California near Sacramento.

One of the first things to bloom!

Aristolochia californica
January 28, 2026 at 2:30 AM
cofzamora.bsky.social
#MartesdePlantas 🌙 Amapola de California (Eschscholtzia californica)
Planta medicinal utilizada en nerviosismo y trastornos leves del sueño.
La EMA reconoce su uso tradicional para aliviar la ansiedad y ayudar a conciliar el sueño, sin generar dependencia.
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Amapola de California, cuándo y cómo tomarla. Tu Farmacéutico Informa - #PlantasMedicinales
Videoconsejo sanitario sobre el uso de la planta medicinal conocida como amapola de California, con información sobre cuándo y cómo tomarla. Videoconsejo imp...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:39 AM
plumquot.bsky.social
Right on time. Feels hopeful.

#NativePlants #CaliforniaNativePlants #SuburbanLandscape #HomegrownNationalPark #ifyouplantittheywillcome #bloomscrolling
White four-petaled flowers tinged with pink - Milk Maids (Cardamine californica) Small burgundy five-petaled flowers with shiny evergreen leaves - Catalina Currant (Ribes viburnifolium)
January 27, 2026 at 4:31 AM
scottkiss.bsky.social
Quiet vibrance at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

The contrast between the glowing California poppies and the darker foliage is what pulled me in — bold color, calm presence.

Thanks for sharing moments like this with me.
#Photography #ScottKissPhoto
Bright orange California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) in bloom at the Denver Botanic Gardens, photographed close-up with strong contrast between the glowing petals and deep green foliage.
January 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
ianpaulsieren.bsky.social
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
#Winter #flowers #bloomscrolling
January 25, 2026 at 5:44 AM
moguramo.bsky.social
Nepenthes inermisやNepenthes edwardsiana
Darlingtonia californicaを是非！
January 23, 2026 at 1:16 PM