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Amsinckia douglasiana
flowering bush approx 2ft tall, less than a foot wide. Tall slender green stalks unfurl at the tip as they grow (like tiny cinnamon rolls) Leaves are tiny - the size of oregano or thyme. New growth/flower buds are covered in downy white hairs. Flowers have five rounded petals and are lemon yellow with a darker yellow to brown center. Flowers they are slightly larger than the leaves.
A grassy field mingled with wild radishes
Spotted on Apr 20, 2011
Submitted on Apr 20, 2011
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