hazardia squarrosa grindelioides persistence - santa monica mtns - 011824

tooth goldenbush hazardia squarrosa asteraceae dry variety grindelioides perennial shrub green tan winter brittle withered persistent fruit dormany lifecycle remnants santa monica mountains transverse ranges oak forest topanga angeles county chaparral vegetation leaves outside california conservation tranquility ecosystem nature indigenous native plants peaceful environment biodiversity botany natural beauty life gratitude hiking love wild inspiration travel learning history discovery exploration