Self directed sisyphean task of removing star thistle pays off yearly when the native #Streptanthus glandulosus gets to put on huge floral displays in the seasonally cleared serpentine slope. 250+ plants in bloom this year. There is always a smile behind the boulders in life #plants #oakland

Found 3 previously unrecorded populations of Streptanthus glandulosus today in the Oakland hills by checking google satellite for exposed serpentine outcrops. By far my favorite Brassicaceae (mustard family) of the Bay Area. #Brassicaceae #Streptanthus #oakland #wildflowers

Flower that looks like a mustard flower exploding from beneath two sandwiching petals

Two metal bridges over the very tight feather river in narrow canyon

Streptanthus polygaloides over the Feather River in California yesterday. Always nice to see a bucket list plant when you’re not expecting it. #Streptanthus #wildflower #flower

15 frame handheld stack on camera: OM1 90 mm macro

Streptanthus tortuosus
Mountain Jewel Flower
Part of the mustard family (Brassicaceae) this plant is edible but not worth eating as the blooms are incredible once you get up close.

Seen in Butte County, California this past week
#flowers #Streptanthus #brassicaceae