Succession of second growth Ponderosa pine (SI 175) to Timberland Chaparral stand of Arctostaphylos viscida with fire. Along road between Sweetland and Birchville., T 17 N R 8 E Sec 18 Quad name: Smartsville. Quad number: 50. Reference to map: 49.
Looking west from point on Nevada City- N. San Juan Highway. Ponderosa pine site supporting mosaic type of Pinus ponderosa, Quercus kelloggii and Arctostaphylos viscida as a result of repeated fires., T 17 N R 8 E Sec 29 Quad name: Smartsville. Quad number: 50. Reference to map: 58.
Characteristic stem and leaf morphology. Note petiole/leaf blade junction; they feel like little 'hooks' when touched; great way to field ID younger/smaller plants. Picture taken at 10:35am.