encelia californica bloom - santa monica mountains - 033022

angiosperms eudicots asterids asterales asteraceae daisy family california brittlebush bush sunflower coast encelia californica wild perennial shrub deciduous gynomonoecious yellow brown raceme floret inflorescence flower bloom blossom petal wildflowers botanical biology conservation vegetation tranquility ventura county santa monica mountains point mugu coastal sage scrub chaparral ecosystem nature indigenous native plants peaceful environment biodiversity botany natural beauty springtime flora scenic hiking