Scarlet Pimpernel Lysimachia arvensis Sometimes called Poor-man's weather-glass or Shepherd's clock because the flowers open only when the sun is shining. Exotic from Europe, naturalized in North America. Back to Myrsinaceae of Orange County, California |
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![]() Chiquita Ridge, Ladera Ranch, 2-19-12. © Ron Vanderhoff. |
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![]() Stamens in this group arise from the base of the petal rather than between petals as in most flowers. UCI Ecological Preserve, Irvine, CA. 5-14-10. © Joan Avise. |
![]() Plant with both orange and whitish petals Bommer Canyon, East Fork Trail, Irvine, CA. 4-23-11. © Joan Avise. |
![]() 4-10 in. high. Caspers Wilderness Park, San Juan Capistrano, CA. 5-13-06. © Joan Avise. |
![]() Vic Bommer Ridge, S Jqn. Hills, 4-19-12. © Ron Vanderhoff. |
![]() Whiting Ranch, 4-3-11. © Ron Vanderhoff. |