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Sanicula arctopoides
Sanicula arctopoides is a species of sanicle known commonly as footsteps of spring or bear's foot sanicle. It is a perennial herb found on the west coast of the United States, especially near the ocean. The branches are short and thick and may be prostrate or slightly erect. The leaves are yellowish-green and carrot-like or maple-shaped, and the tiny yellow flowers are borne in umbels with prominent bracts. The plants grow in low matted patches along the ground, resembling "footsteps" of yellow against the background. This is a protected species in some areas. Wikipedia
In grass along hiking trail in the Marin Headlands, CA
2 Comments
Thanks Alice--a wonderful name!
I like your subtitle of footsteps of Spring!