American Vetch (Vicia americana): Many vetch are introduced; this is a native.

Annual Mountain Dandelion (Agoseris heterophylla): They are not that plentiful this year probably due to the lack of rain.

Balloon Clover (Trifolium depauperatum): The oil is said to be used medically for nausea and flatulence.

Butter Weed (Senecio aronicoides): Also called Groundsel, medicinally used for constipation.

Cob Mountain Lupine (Lupinus sericatus): Lives only in California. Is listed as rare and threatened.

Fringed Downingia (Downingia concolor): These like moist areas.

Little Comb Seed Flower (Pectocarya pusilla): The flower is a little smaller than a BB.

Seed itself of Little Comb Seed Flower (Pectocarya pusilla)

Hitch hiker

Pansy Monkey Flower (Mimulus androsaceus): A small monkey flower only 1/3" to ½" across.

Popcorn Flower (Plagiobothrys sp.): Likes open spaces. Common in grass.

Low Buttercup (Ranunculus pusillus): The flower is less than 1/4" across.

Red Bells (Fritillaria recurva): The bulb is poisonous.

Sweet Cicely (Osmorhiza chilensis): The roots are said to be antiseptic.

Section of trail with Lupine

Valley Tassels (Castilleja attenuata): These are root parasites on other plants.

Woodland Violet (Viola purpurea): Side view showing purple undersides. Front is yellow.

Trail greeting.

Approximate trail taken.