These California natives have not been seen before on this stretch of the Trail and must have been planted here recently.
All photos taken with iPhone 16 Pro

Showy Milkweed Asclepias speciosa

flowers on Showy Milkweed Asclepias speciosa

closeup of flowers on Showy Milkweed Asclepias speciosa

California Aster Symphyotrichum chilense

closeup of California Aster Symphyotrichum chilense

Bush Sunflower Encelia californica

closeup of Bush Sunflower Encelia californica

insect on flower of Bush Sunflower Encelia californicax

Fragrant Sage Salvia clevelandii

flowers on Fragrant Sage Salvia clevelandii

another closeup of Fragrant Sage Salvia clevelandii

Narrow-Leaved Milkweed Asclepias fascicularis

closeup of Narrow-Leaved Milkweed Asclepias fascicularis

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