gilia achilleifolia bloom - santa monica mountains - 033122

angiosperms eudicots asterids ericales polemoniaceae phlox family california gilia stamens anthers achilleifolia wild annual herb ephemeral monoclinous white blue cyme head inflorescence flower bloom blossom petal wildflowers botanical biology conservation vegetation tranquility red rock canyon mrca santa monica mountains transverse ranges oak forest chaparral ecosystem nature indigenous native plants peaceful environment biodiversity botany natural beauty springtime flora scenic hiking