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Plant Adaptations: Upward Pointing Leaves

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 19, 2022 with No Comments

An image of a Toyon plant with upward pointing leaves and red clustered berries with the plant name identified in the upper left corner in white letters. The words “Plant Adaptation” in green below the image and “Upward Pointing Leaves” in yellow letters at the bottom of the graphic. The Hills For Everyone logo is on the bottom right and all of this information is set against a black background.

Holly Berry

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 30, 2019 with No Comments

Did you know that our region has a special evergreen tree called toyon? Yep, this species has bright red “showy” berries present in the winter months. Often times it is called “Holly Berry.” Rumor has it that “Hollywood” is named after the Holly Berry tree. So, if you are on the trail and see this gem–remember its fun winter display of color.

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