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August 26, 2021

The Ocotillo

The Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) is a desert plant of the Sonoran and Chihuahua

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July 29, 2021

The Huckleberry

Related to both the blueberry and the cranberry, the huckleberry represents the best

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July 1, 2021

The Purple Lupine

The purple lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) is a visually striking member of the pea

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June 3, 2021

Black Mustard

Black mustard (Brassica nigra) is a flavorful spice that has been treasured by many

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April 22, 2021

Clonal Trees

One of the world’s oldest living organisms has survived drought, wildfires and

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March 25, 2021

Western Poison Oak

“Leaves of three, leave it be…”, is a commonly recited rhyme to warn campers

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February 25, 2021

Rosemary

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) is one of the oldest known medicinal herbs. This

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August 6, 2020

Giant Kelp

Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) is a form of brown algae and the largest of all

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July 9, 2020

The Yarrow

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) should be renamed the Pharmacy of the Forest. For

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June 11, 2020

The American Chestnut

The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) tree, which once blanketed the eastern

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