by Sarah Nitta

On a beautiful spring day the week after Easter my son, Joel, and I took a day off to visit the splendors of Stevens Trail, Colfax, CA.  We wound down the north side of the North Fork of the American River to the hum of insects and the welcome of wild flowers.  Here are a few samples for your enjoyment.   It’s time to get back and see what is new!

Iridaceae Iris macrosiphon, Bowl tube Iris | Photo by Joel Nitta

Hydrophyllaceae Nemophila menziesii, Baby Blue Eyes | Photo by Joel Nitta

Crassulaceae Dudleya cymosa, Canyon Live-Forever | Photo by Joel Nitta

Scrophulariaceae Mimulus aurantiacus "bifidus", Bush Monkeyflower | Photo by Joel Nitta

Comments

Sigrid Gibson
Posts: 1

Flowers
Reply #1 on : Sun May 02, 2010, 08:12:25

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Hi Sarah~

Isn't Steven's Trail the best? Guy and I try to hike it several times per year. Aren't those wildflowers amazing? I'm so happy that you posted the photo of the Canyon Live-Forever. I have been wondering for years what it was called. Guess I could have consulted a Sierra Wildflower Key...Anyway, thanks for the spring pick-me-up!

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