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Another Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens, Cupressacea

Another Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens, Cupressaceae) view

There is something so astounding to walk in an old

There is something so astounding to walk in an old-growth Redwood forest. To be dwarfed by the size of these ancient living organisms. Driving through them, I feel like I am a beetle scampering on the forest floor. And walking amongst them, I feel both elated and sad. Elated to breathe in the Redwood air and look up and see these trees reaching deep into the sky. And sad knowing how extensive these old-growth forests once were and are now restricted to parks.

This is Rough hedgenettle (Stachys rigida, Lamiace

This is Rough hedgenettle (Stachys rigida, Lamiaceae). There are a number of Stachys species growing in California. They have a pungent, musky smell that I enjoy, but I know many people who find it a wee bit repulsive.
They are closely related to Wood betony (Betonica officinalis, formerly Stachys betonica, and other synonyms) which is used extensively by many herbal practitioners, though I don’t know anyone using the native Stachys species. If you use any native species, please let me know.

There are a lot of Ceanothus species growing here

There are a lot of Ceanothus species growing here in Northern California. I tried keying out a few but was unsure of their species. I think this one is Deerbrush (Ceanothus integerrimus, Rhamnaceae) growing along the roadside near 7-mile beach on Mattole Road.
Whatever species these Ceanothus are, they are lovely with a soft sweet scent.

Sadly, I will be leaving The Lost Coast today. I f

Sadly, I will be leaving The Lost Coast today. I feel fortunate to have spent a few days wandering and keying out plants. Thank you so much for letting me stay at your place, Nieves, I enjoyed the solitude and scenery.
Today I drive to the California School of Herbal Studies, where I will be teaching for the next week. I look forward to it, I have been teaching there for around 20 years, and this is my first time teaching in person since the pandemic.

Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas, Lamiaceae) w

Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas, Lamiaceae) was one of the more surprising plants I saw growing on the roadside while driving along the 7 mile beach on Mattole Road. There were about 4 small plants, approximately 8 inches tall. I think this is the first time I’ve seen Spanish lavender naturalized in the US. I took a sprig to re-scent my rental car.

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