Wildflowers of Ring Mountain Preserve
June 5, 2022 3:00 – 5:00 pm – Sunday
Leader: Kristin Jakob
This annual outing showcases several of this Marin County Open Space preserve’s rare plants, including the Tiburon mariposa lily (Calochortus tiburonensis), found only at this location, and Marin dwarf flax (Hesperolinon congestum). Other lovely flowers we can expect to see include Ithuriel’s spear (Triteleia laxa) and farewell-to- spring (Clarkia rubicunda). Starting at 4 p.m. participants will be treated to the delightful sight of clouds of the whitish starry flowers of soap plant (Chlorogalum pomeridianum) which seem to hover over the grasses. The many notable native, and relatively few non-native grasses will also be appreciated on this ramble. The top of the ridge affords 360-degree views and serpentine rock outcroppings host an array of interesting plants.
A plant list is available on the CNPS Marin Chapter website. Plant List
Meet at the top end of Westward Drive, off Paradise Drive in Corte Madera, a few blocks east of the Paradise Shopping Center (comestibles and restrooms are available at Nugget Markets). Latecomers will easily find our group higher up the trail that starts at the end of Westward.
Bring snacks, plenty of water, and clothes for the possibly cold, possibly hot, almost certainly breezy weather.
To sign up for this field trip contact Ann Elliott.
Questions: Kristin Jakob, cell 650-608-1274
