Tag Archives: Peter Baye

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Peter Baye wrote, “I found a new rare plant at the Stornetta Lands along the P’da Hau [Garcia] River estuary last week, Humboldt Bay owl’s clover, Castilleja ambigua, subspecies humboldtiensis.”

Humboldt Bay owl's-clover, Castilleja ambigua humboldtiensis, by Peter Baye

This plant is found in tidal marsh locations and was originally thought to be endemic to Humboldt Bay, hence its common name. But it’s been found in Mendocino County at Big River. And now it’s been found at the Point Arena-Stornetta Lands.

Peter wrote further, “The surprises of the Stornetta Land’s varied habitats have only been open to botanical exploration for a few years. Perhaps more botanical gems await discovery!”

Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photo with you here. I look forward to new discoveries in the special Stornetta-Point Arena Lands.

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Barbara Rice found a nice group of Leopard Lilies, Lilium pardalinum. These beautiful lilies are also called Tiger Lilies.

Leopard Lilies by Barbara RiceYou should never pick these wildflowers, as the flower head develops the seeds the plant needs for the following year.

Here's a close-up of this beautiful native with a Swallowtail butterfly feeding. This photo was taken by Peter Baye and is included in my beautiful book, Mendonoma Sightings Throughout the Year. It also shows that native plants feed native critters.

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Thanks to Barbara and Peter for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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What an unusual common name for a beautiful rare wildflower - Sticky Chinese Houses! Peter Baye has been on a personal treasure hunt to find this beauty and he finally did. It was found on a rocky outcrop above the Gualala River. Its scientific name is Collinsia tinctoria.

Sticky Chinese houses, Collinsia tinctoria, by Peter BayePeter said each flower looks like it was hand-painted. Just gorgeous!

Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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They are called parasitic plants because they feed off of tree-nourished soil fungi. One of them is called Candystick, Allotropa. Peter Baye recently found one growing in his forest, the first he has seen in 15 years.

Candystick, Allotropa virgata, by Peter BayeIt's such a treat to find this rare jewel. He also found Shinleaf, Pyrola picta. It looks like a lovely bouquet.

A Pyrola picta bouquet, Shinleaf, by Peter BayeRick and I recently found this in our forest. Since we had a normal rain year here, some plants are appearing that haven't been seen during the drought. They were hunkered down underground.

These plants are only found in mature, old forest soils. Any disturbance of the soil is a threat to these flowers. Keep part of your land wild for the sake of native plants and wildlife!

Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

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Peter Baye found this pair mating on his deck near Annapolis in early October. Seems late to be mating, but who am I to judge!

Early October mating CA Sister butterflies by Peter Baye Mating California Sister butterflies by Peter Baye

Here is a photo taken by Robert Scarola to show you what they look like with wings extended.

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Thanks to Peter and Robert for allowing me to share their photos with you here.