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Twotooth Buckwheat (Eriogonum viridescens)Observer
kyleguntherDescription
Outer perianth lobes appear to be inflated above the middle; stamens not exserted. Not 100% on ruling out E. maculatum due to glands on involucres being stalked, but they don't necessarily seem 'hairy'.
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Calliopsis barbataObserver
naturephotosuzeDescription
Oro Vista Park
Definitely one of the coolest bees I've ever seen. There were a few of these on the phacelia. I didn't check all the different phacelia plants for them but one of the plants had several on them.
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Mountain Pride (Penstemon newberryi var. newberryi)Observer
nicoliokiDescription
PeNe 94. Multiple life stages present: budding, flowering, seed sets.
