Pictures at Eaton Canyon

 

Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum)- The leaves and stems contain a toxin that can cause a severe skin rash in most people and animals.  It has compound leaves made of three leaflets. This plant can reach 4-5 feet tall, in height as a shrub. It can also be seen as a vine as well. Poison oak can be found everywhere in Eaton Canyon. [Taken:10/29/12 11:05:59AM]

Laurel Sumac (Malosma laurina)- Known as the "Taco Plant" because of its' folded leaves. The dried flower bunches can look like mini trees. It can reach 7 feet tall. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:08:42AM]

Laurel Sumac (Malosma laurina)- Known as the "Taco Plant" because of its' folded leaves. The dried flower bunches can look like mini trees. It can reach 7 feet tall. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:08:47]

The river bed dried up during the fall season, due to lack of rainfall. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:08:57AM]

Mule Fat (Baccharis salicifolia)- A native shrub, often found near the creek bed.  Has narrow willow-like leaves, and can grow up to 12 feet tall. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:10:19AM]

Western Sycamore (Platanus racemosa)- View of the very top of the tree [Taken: 10/29/12 11:09:52AM]

This is a picture of the dried up river bed. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:09:24AM]

Sugar Bush (Rhus ovata)- It has red, berry-like flower bunches. This bushes fruit was used as a sweetener for drinks by the Native Americans. Can grow up to 7 feet tall. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:09:07AM]

Holly-leaf Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia)- Holly-like spiny leaves. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:11:01AM]

Holly-leaf Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia)- Holly-like spiny leaves. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:11:08AM]

Red Willow (Salix laevigata)- This tree has long, thin leaves and usually found in areas abundant with water. Can reach 15 feet in height. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:11:28AM]

Black Sage (Salvia mellifera)- This bush has dainty purple flowers. Has squarish stems and dark green leaves. When the plant is dry it can be used as a seasoning. It can grow up to 6 feet tall. [Taken 10/29/12 11:12:46AM]

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca)- This tree/shrub has white coated leaves and trumpet shaped yellow flowers. It would be unwise to smoke this because all parts of this plant is toxic. Can grow up to 20 feet tall. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:14:28AM]

Western Sycamore (Platanus racemosa)- This is a native deciduous tree that has hand shaped leaves with five "fingers". The bark of the tree has splotches of white and brown, that gives it the peeling effect. It is found not to far from water and can reach 60 feet. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:20:19AM]

Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)- This is a native evergreen tree. It has small, waxy, and spiny leaves, which are adapted to the dry climate. Acrons are thin and pointed and can reach 80 feet. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:21:27AM]

Great Basin Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentals lonipipes)- Very common lizard found along rocks, fences, and logs. It is light gray to black on top and has a blue metallic throat and belly sides. It can reach up to 6 inches long. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:18:50AM]

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca)- This tree/shrub has white coated leaves and trumpet shaped yellow flowers. It would be unwise to smoke this because all parts of this plant is toxic. Can grow up to 20 feet tall. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:14:22AM]

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis)- This type of cactus is native to this area. This type of cactus has spines as well as flower buds, that are yellowish red, sprouting from the cactus. The fruit that sprout from the cactus are red to purple and many many seeds. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:19:31AM]

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis)- farther away [Taken: 10/29/12 11:19:22AM]

Dodder (Cuscuta spp.)- This plant has a stringy appearance. It does not contain chlorophyll, so it's not green. It also sprouts from a seed in the soil and has to invade a green plant to get its' nutrients. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:13:22AM]

Unidentified stringy dead bush with green leaves growing along the ground. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:21:46AM]

Animal scat- This appears to be coyote scat with berry seeds. It was found in the middle of a dirt trail. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:25:55AM]

Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)- This is a native evergreen tree. It has small, waxy, and spiny leaves, which are adapted to the dry climate. Acrons are thin and pointed and can reach 80 feet. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:31:55AM]

Inside our camp site. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:32:50AM]

Dead cactus found in our camp site. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:38:27AM]

Bottom looking up at sky view of our camp site. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:37:02AM}

Black Sage (Salvia mellifera)- This bush has dainty purple flowers. Has squarish stems and dark green leaves. When the plant is dry it can be used as a seasoning. It can grow up to 6 feet tall. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:41:29AM]

Black-Billed Magpie (Pica hudsonia)- We are not exactly sure if this was the bird shown here, but it fit the description. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:43:40AM]

Unidentified tree about 40 feet away from our camp site. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:38:55AM]

This is a picture of the ground of our campsite. It is made up of dead leaves, stick, branches, rocks, and animal scat. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:34:14AM]

Another picture inside our camp site. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:33:00AM]

Unidentified dead cactus. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:38:34AM]

Unidentified half-live bush. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:47:02AM]

Ground view of our camp site. [Taken: 10/29/12 12:02:53PM] 

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca)- This tree/shrub has white coated leaves and trumpet shaped yellow flowers. It would be unwise to smoke this because all parts of this plant is toxic. Can grow up to 20 feet tall. [Taken: 10/29/12 11:14:34AM]