2005 The Regents of the University of California
CalPhotos
Foreground south slope with Coulter pine, western yellow pine and Black oak. Ground cover: Pteris, Asclepias eriocarpa and Ceanothus oliganthusvar.sorediatus (=Ceanothus sorediatus). Background western yellow pine type on north slope. Monterey County. Quad name: Jamesburg. Quad number: 106A. Reference to map: 8.
Pod was placed on a dark surface. With multiple flashes in position, the pod was opened. Immediately, the 'seed balloons' poured out of the pod. Only four photos in quick succession were possible before the seeds were in disarray. This is the best photo of the four taken.