Close-up of a white bear clover flower with five slightly uneven petals and a bright yellow center, surrounded by dense fern-like green leaves. The background is softly blurred with more green foliage.
Small yellow star tulip blooming low to the ground among dry pine needles, twigs, and leaves. The flower has six pointed petals and sits beside a long green blade of grass on the forest floor.
Went through the Empire Mine trails again today and spotted two familiar spring visitors from last year: bear clover and a yellow star tulip. Always nice seeing these foothill blooms return. #EmpireMine #SierraFoothills #Wildflowers #SpringInCalifornia #NatureWalk