Harvest Brodiaea



The grass is dead, but the flowers bloom on.

More Dead Flowers



More faded purple, the brodiaea are a stark contrast to the dead grass.

Remnants of Brodiaea



scattered among the dead grass and leaves. So hot and dry -- the highest temperature I've experienced at the ranch.

Brodiaea After Blooming



The vivid blue-purple blossoms have faded to only a hint of their former color. These skeletons of former brodiaea can be seen everywhere.

Brodiaea Elegans



The Harvest Brodiaea provide a startling contrast to the beige dead grass. Taken by the main road just past my driveway.

Snake Lily



Also known as Twining Brodiaea, the snake lily (Dichelostemma Volubile) is sparse this year. Still a few are doing the parasitic vine thing emerging among the ceanothus and live oak with a lush dark pink cluster of blossoms.