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-Salix. The willows on the west shore of the Russian River north of the bridge protect the bank from washing very affectively [sic]. Mostly Salix sessilifolia. It is effective because the trees are not allowed to grow up but are cut off low down so as to be thicket-like. As a result all sorts of debris is caught and entangled, and makes an effective barrier or rip-rap against erosive action.
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March 25, 1910 Camassia - C. esculenta, segments unequal, spreading irregularly, three on one side and 3 on the other, at least in 2 sets of 3 each, altho Purdy will not say definitely, above and below (the fl. [flower] stands nearly horizontal). - C. [Camassia] leictlinii, segments spreading a perfect star, withering over the capsule like a bon-bon. Rare in Sonoma. - C. [Camassia] esculenta is common in Sonoma Co. (Santa Rosa reg. [region]) C. [Camassia] leictlinii on Red Mt., the most southerly station known to Pt. Reyes.
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