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Recently Asked

Which tree is this?
“Hello. I know this is a common tree in Santa Barbara, but I can't find the i.d.  It grows near Atascadero Creek and I watched Lesser Goldfinches harvesting seeds/nectar? off the blooms.  Please tell...”
MiTmite9, Goleta, CA - February 22, 2022

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What kind of plant is this?
“This small tree just suddenly popped up in our backyard. Can you help us identify what it is?”
Lauren, Santa Barbara, near the SB Natural History Museum - April 11, 2020

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Plants growing in ring
“Can you explain why these plants grow in a donut shape or circle?”
Bob McMahan, Ojai - March 22, 2019

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