Omphalotus olivascens, the Jack-O-Lantern fungus on the oak next to Meyberg falls. |
Omphalotus (background), Clitocybe nuda (Lavender mushroom in the foreground). |
Ceiba speciosa, probably a hybrid between C. speciosa and Ceiba insignis. |
Clivia nobilis, differs from the more common Clivia miniata by its slender and nodding tubular flowers. |
Parrotia persica, the Persian ironwood tree in bloom. The flower has no petals or sepals, however it does have insignificant brown bracts. Notice the wax-red stamens. |
Parrotia persica, the Persian ironwood tree in bloom. Besides stamens, somewhere in that flower are two pistils. |
Ceiba insignis, this tree seems to always be in bloom. |
The Engelmann oak grove on Tallac Knoll. Engelmann oaks are now an endangered species as of 2017. |
The Engelmann oak grove on Tallac Knoll. Engelmann oaks are now an endangered species as of 2017. |
This is our oak collection. We have over 45 different species of oak trees here at the L.A. County Arboretum and botanic garden. |
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