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  • Jimson Weed (Datura wrightii): We found 2 different Jimson Weeds. This native has flowers up to 3" across when in full bloom. width:522;;height:604
  • Alkali Heliotrope (Heliotropium curassavicum): Native to California & much of the US, it sprawled along the lake edges. width:462;;height:604
  • One of the many convoluted shorelines out of the Smittle Creek Picnic area. width:800;;height:450
  • European Heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum): Native to Europe, Asia & North Africa. Each flower is less than 1/8" across. width:505;;height:644
  • Buffalo Bur (Solanum rostratum): Native to Mexico, it is considered a noxious weed in some states. width:634;;height:644
  • Hiking the shoreline between Smittle Creek and the 'Small Island'. width:800;;height:393
  • Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium): A poisonous non native annual which grew up to 2' tall. width:419;;height:644
  • The seed of the Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium) averaged 2" tall by 1-1/4" across. width:449;;height:644
  • Golden Buckwheat (Eriogonum luteolum): This prostrate native grew on the sandy soil of the lake bank. width:440;;height:644
  • Lunch with a view. width:800;;height:450
  • Many Flowered Tobacco (Nicotiana acuminata): A close up of this tubular upright annual originally from Chile & Argentina. width:495;;height:644
  • You can see why these seeds are called Buffalo Bur (Solanum rostratum). width:442;;height:644
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