Bothe State Park
January 10, 2021
Following the Glass Fire which burned much of the area last fall. . .
January 10, 2021
Following the Glass Fire which burned much of the area last fall. . .
Fire may have consumed the above-ground portion of this Sequoia sempervirens, but she is all the more determined to race back up towards that flaming orb in the distance.
Madrone wood
Many trees, like this Madrone, were in this stage of basal resprouting, sending up all new growth from the roots.
A fern returns to life
Many "Redwood Rooter" mushrooms to be seen. Apparently one of few species of mushrooms of a considerable size to grow in redwood habitats, and with a distinct "umbonate" cap shape.
I love the branching structure of manzanitas and madrones. . .
The "Traverso Homestead" according to the park map. A dilapidated residence, already ruins before the Glass Fire. Many bottles and cans litter the area.
Olympia beer can
I believe this is Calycanthus occidentalis (aka Spice Bush) resprouting.
This little redwood could be in a Smokey the Bear PSA. Redwoods are renowned for their fire resistance, but I wonder if this little one will make it? The green is still green after 3 months. That seems promising!
No Return
It's the Water
A type of oak tree, it looks like? Another
Perhaps some sort of lily or bulb emerging into a desolate-looking terrain
Heuchera and friend
See ya next time!
A very interesting and artful collection of photos! They would make a good slide show for the state park. It looks like those manzanitas have resprouted in the past, judging by the bases of their trunks.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, that would explain that mounding base form that looked so peculiar. Good observation!
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