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Iceplants in California up close: MM & FOTD

I saw these iceplants in California up close at Leffingwell Landing Park. This plant, Carpobrotus chilensis, is known as an iceplant or sea fig.

Iceplants in California are considered an invasive species. It is native to South Africa. The iceplants form dense mats in habitats near the sea. The picture below shows them growing under pine trees.

I was a little puzzled when I noticed they had some flowers that were pink, and others that were yellow. Then I read about how the flowers start out yellow and fade to pink. Interesting…

Macro Monday (MM)

Flower of the Day (FOTD)

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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