Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides
Birch-Leaf Mountain-Mahogany - Rosaceae
Kristen, Kate, Michael, Lori, Jo, & Matt
In front of a very exciting plant!
Snow packs in Pinus jeffreyi - Quercus kelloggii woodland,
snow still on the ground; view from Kwaaymii Trail
Morteros, Kwaaymii Trail
Used by natives in past times to grind acorns
Suckin' on Umbellularia californica leaves to cure a migraine
Hangover's gone!
Final ascent to Granite Peak
At the peak: Lori, Kristen, Kate, and Michael
Matt and Jo looking at desert vista.
Michael. Yep, we climbed that.
Hardy botanists thirsting for knowledge:
Michael, Kristen, and Matt