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  • Alameda Manzanita (Manzanita pallida): A rare & threatened Manzanita rated at 1B.1 with the CNPS. width:553;;height:604
  • Red Maids (Calandrinia ciliata): This native was blooming very early on the ridge portion of the trail. width:626;;height:604
  • There is the steep but relatively short grade out of the Coach Drive parking area. width:804;;height:339
  • Indian Warrior (Pedicularis densiflora): You are not looking at a fern. The leaf on the Indian Warrior can certainly fool a person though. width:497;;height:604
  • Indian Warrior (Pedicularis densiflora): These natives were common amongst the Alameda Manzanita; as they were busy feeding on the Manzanita roots. width:416;;height:604
  • The park is your typical oak woodland with nice views from the ridge areas. width:671;;height:504
  • California Gooseberry (Ribes californicum):We found several of these native shrubs along the Sobrante Ridge Trail. width:434;;height:604
  • Silk Tassel Bush (Garrya elliptica): A native shrub which is dioecious; which means it has separate male & female plants. width:411;;height:604
  • The Manzanita Loop trail provides nice shade coverage in warmer weather. width:761;;height:504
  • California Gooseberry (Ribes californicum): A close up of the flower on this winter blooming native bush. width:373;;height:604
  • Wooly Manzanita (Arctostaphylos tomentosa): There were only a few of these native shrubs growing in the same small area as the Alameda Manzanita. width:470;;height:604
  • Whimsical shot of the Carquines as the fog obscures parts of the bridges. width:900;;height:508
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