Bigberry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glauca) is early this year
11/7/09
This shouldn't be - but here it is...
The Bigberry Manzanita Arctostaphylos glauca) in the Heath (Ericaceae) family are already flowering, and here is a Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) working the new flowers. (San Marcos Pass, 7 November 2009)
In past years I've found manzanita flowering in December and January, but never in November. I guess the plants are confused by our great October rain this year.
Gorgeous pic again as usual!
Have a nice sunday.