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Special Wildflower

Photos provided by Seth Melchert. He says: “Seeing your flower photos reminded me of a special one – Whispering Bells or Emmenanthe  penduliflora. It is a borage and blooms only after a fire.” (Photos taken on private property.)

bigsurkate

Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

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  • A beautiful flower from the chaparral ecosystem that supports butterflies and moths. Thank you dear Kate. You always have a way of making us feel connected to nature🌿.

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