Also known as Vauquelinia californica. The branch of an Arizona Rosewood tree, native to the southwestern United States.

Branch of Arizona Rosewood

Also known as Vauquelinia californica. The branch of an Arizona Rosewood tree, native to the southwestern…

Also known as Quercus kelloggii. The branch of a California Black Oak, native to western North America.

Branch of California Black Oak

Also known as Quercus kelloggii. The branch of a California Black Oak, native to western North America.

A black walnut, bearing edible nut; these trees are native to California.

Juglans Californica

A black walnut, bearing edible nut; these trees are native to California.

Wild grape species, common throughout California and southern Oregon.

Vitis Californica

Wild grape species, common throughout California and southern Oregon.

"Of the two forms of pitcher in this genus the larger and ordinary form, that of the adult plant, is somewhat twisted, and instead of a lid has a large inflated hood overarching the small mouth. A large bilobed nectariferous and brightly colored expansion hangs down from this, and attracts insects, particularly moths. As in Sarracenia, the plant seems merely to absorb the products of their putrefaction." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Darlingtonia

"Of the two forms of pitcher in this genus the larger and ordinary form, that of the adult plant, is…

A branch from an Umbellularia californica tree, native to the forests of California and Oregon.

Branch of Umbellularia Californica

A branch from an Umbellularia californica tree, native to the forests of California and Oregon.