We treated Artichoke thistle (Cynara cardunculus) and pulled up non-native Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa). The vetch is a vine that is climbing up natives such as White sage and California sagebrush and covering over low growing Valley lupine.
Above is a picture of collared annual lupine or blunt-leaved lupine (Lupinus truncatus), a California native that is found only slightly outside the state. It can be identified in part by its truncate or blunt leaf tips and sparse flowers. Raindrops can be seen beading up on the plant. Photo credit: Bob Byrnes.
This week I have Tuesday and Thursday to work with Committee members. Our primary activity will be pulling up Hairy vetch. Email me if you can help.
Thank you,
Bob Byrnes
Restoration Committee Chair