Hemerocallis sp.

Hemerocallis sp.

Daylily

Daylily is the common name of the species, hybrids and cultivars of the genus Hemerocallis . The flowers of these plants are highly diverse in colour and form, often resulting from hybridization by gardening enthusiasts. Once considered part of the Liliaceae family, such as Lilium (true lilies), the genus name was given to the family Hemerocallidaceae in later circumscriptions.

The flowers of some species are edible and are used in Chinese cuisine. They are sold (fresh or dried) in Asian markets as gum jum or golden needles or yellow flower vegetables . They are used in hot and sour soup, daylily soup, Buddha's delight, and moo shu pork. The young green leaves and the tubers of some (but not all species are also edible. The plant has also been used for medicinal purposes. Care must be used as some species can be toxic.

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Lupinus albifrons

Lupinus albifrons
Bush Lupine

One of the largest genera of California wildflowers! A member of the pea family, Lupine's flower and palm-like, lobed leaves are their most identifying characteristics. Lupines grow in elevations of 2,000 to 12,000 feet, while the Bush Lupine is typically found at lower elevations. Bush Lupine grows to 5 feet tall with dark blue blossoms. Lupines are drought tolerant, fragrant and provide nitrogen to soil. "Lupinus" means wolf.

Prunus x domestica var. syriaca

Prunus x domestica var. syriaca

Mirabelle Plum

Origin: Originally cultivated from a wild plum from Asia Minor, the Mirabelle Plum is now a speciality grown in the French region of Lorraine which produces 80% of the global consumption. Mirabelle, derived from Mirabel in Latin, means beautiful and wonderous.

Uses: Two main cultivars are grown: the Nancy and the Metz. The Nancy is eaten mostly as a fresh fruit while the Metz is used principally in jams.

Clarkia franciscana

Clarkia franciscana

Presidio Clarkia

Origin Of Genus Name: Clarkia is named after Captain William Clark, co-leader and botanist of the Lewis and Clark party.

Presidio Locations: Found on serpentine bluffs and serpentine grasslands in open sunlit areas.

Range In State: Grows only in the Presidio and in the East Bay hills.The Presidio is the type locality for this species.

Description: This rare and endangered, native annual species has leaves that are widest at the base and taper off into a narrow tip. The petals of the flowers are wedge shaped with lavender to pink shading. The middle of the flower is white and the base is bright reddish-purple. Blooms May to July.

Native Californian Uses: Parched, pulverized seeds of Clarkia species were known to be used for food by the Miwok.

Pyrola picta

Pyrola picta

Shinleaf

Native to Yosemite at elevations between 4,000-7,000 feet. Has basal leaves unless it is the leafless variety known as P. aphylla, which derives its nutrients from myrcorhizal relationships with fungi. Pyrola means "pear-like" and picta means "decorated", both in reference to the leaves.

Gentiana lutea

Gentiana lutea

Great Yellow Gentian

Gentiana lutea is a species of gentian native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. Other names include 'Yellow Gentian', 'Bitter Root', 'Bitterwort', 'Centiyane', and 'Genciana'.

Staphylea bolanderi

Staphylea bolanderi

Sierra Bladdernut

Rare tree found on western canyon walls between 1000-4,500 feet north of Sequoia National Forest.

Shrub more than a tree, up to 15’. Compound leaves.