Field notebook : Arizona and California, 1938-1939
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6-25-39 Panicum 39 cm long. (This argues against pro. S. Parisii vasey J126 = S. coronata Thunb vardepauper. aka Mitchel M38) But culm not "very stout" (W lowest part coll (pres near base) only 2+ mm thick; M says 4-6mm thick at base.) (See Mas to integrating of species with var. v note begins var as above 300 ft. Our spec. coll pres not abv E 500 ft certainly not 1000 ft.) When col. plant thought to be tall spce of S. pulchra. Arms last day in lorde) also signs of being "twice bent" 6-25-39 Calochortus Weedii Wood J236; M94 Fl. Sorrento Rd. See Northern part in hills. Petals to 3.5cm. Desc vill glabro in fl good. Note: hairs surrounding gland more or less within (short) membrane at very base. This base as well as base of hairs scattered on surface of petal brown-purple. Hairs around gland converge towards tip, making a dense tuft & hiding the "naked" gland surface. 6-25-39 Delphinium cardinale Hook. J376; M171 But Sorrento Rd northern part in hills. Fls not open when studied (6-20) but calyx plainly scarlet. 6-29-31 Nelanthus annuus L. J1076; M549; G833; B.Mg CP. 766 Fl. Rdbet Panels Santa Fe's & Del Mar. (Other seem, persaw weeds, in nearby fields.)