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Malacothamnus fasciculatus
Such early flowering! Usually bush mallow flowers first emerge in April, and continue through summer. But this year they’re already popping out on sunny slopes in Mugu State Park.
Name Origin: Malacothamnus is Greek for “soft shrub.” The species name fasciculatus means “clustered“ or “bundled” in Latin, referring to the leaves and/or flowers. Other members of the Mallow family include hibiscus, okra, hollyhock, cotton, and a plant named Althaea officinalis, whose roots were used to make the original marshmallow as far back at 2000 BCE. The modern confection, however, is made from sugar, gelatin, and corn starch.
clowder of cats
goth rabbit
My grand daughter sent me a (very goth) mood board to give me inspiration for her birthday gift; this is what I ended up making for her. She “really really likes it”, so I take that as a win.
tasty
When people ask me what’s my favourite thing to cook, I say “Dinner.” 😋
Calandrinia spectabilis
brother love
chilly
I don’t have an electric blanket, but I do have a hot water bottle for chilly nights. I’m rather fond of my hotty 😁
riparian flora
After sketching the ducks, I turned my attention to the riparian flora.
preen and proper
Channel Islands Nature Journalers met at the botanic garden today, but it was unexpectedly closed. Not to be deterred, we spent a few hours observing the nature in the adjacent park. I was entertained by the contortions of a fastidious drake.
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