"Be curious always!  For knowledge will not acquire you; you must acquire it"

Sudie Black

Western Blue Flax - Linum perenne

 Flower Fact:

Mountain Pennyroyal, a delightful smelling member of the mint family, derives its genus' name, Monardella, meaning little Monarda from the Spanish botanist/physician Nicolas Bautista Monardes who published the first book on the flora of the Americas.  The common name Pennyroyal derives from the French royalty's use of the plant as a royal treatment against fleas.

  Discover California Wildflowers - Mary Ruth Casebeer

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I have attempted to create a place to learn, share, and enjoy the incredible diversity of the wildflowers to be found in Tuolumne County, California (Home of Yosemite National Park)  and its nearby surrounding areas.   It has such a variety of terrain, soils, geology, microclimates and elevation differences that all contribute to the numbers of plants and long viewing season that are virtually unmatched in such a relatively small geographic area.  This is truly an opportunity to wonder at the visual offerings that greet all those who choose to explore this marvelous region.

All of the photographs, identifications and accompanying information have been created with the goal of accuracy and completeness.   I would welcome comments, additional information, and/or  input on any mistakes, omissions, or inaccuracies that you discover.  If you find this site has been useful and/or enjoyable, I would appreciate hearing from you through the contact link I've provided.

If simply looking at these lovely images has only whetted your appetite to see and learn more, I would invite you to spend  some time and actually visit Tuolumne County and experience for yourself the special opportunities to observe these stunning blooms in their natural habitats.