Monterey Cypress

Thar she blows. Almost constant onshore winds gave me this windblown photo on the Monterey peninsula in California.

In the wild, the species is confined to two small populations, near Monterey and Carmel, California, although there once was a large population. The longest-lived of these trees, based on physical evidence, is around 285 years old; how old do you think this one might be?

New World ''Cupressus'' species, has been transferred to the genus ''Hesperocyparis'', on genetic evidence that the New World ''Cupressus'' are not very closely related to the Old World ''Cupressus'' species.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

What a bizarre photo. Is that tree really in that position? It's a strangely enticing photo, it makes you keep looking at it. Posted 11 years ago
1. Lilygirl
  
  Lion
  
  I have one picture with my husband standing and pretending that he is holding the tree up. It's wild isn't it? Posted 11 years ago

WildFlower

Lion

These birds should be American coots (Fulica americana). Surprisingly, there aren't any photos of this species identified so far. Posted 11 years ago
1. Lilygirl
  
  Lion
  
  Hi Wildflower
  Yes they are the the American coots. I am looking for a good picture of them to add as well. Thanks. Posted 11 years ago
2. Lilygirl
  
  Lion
  
  Hi Wildflower,
  Do you have any idea regarding the species of these varigated tulips: http://www.jungledragon.com/image/21524/i_love_amsterdam.html Posted 11 years ago

The Monterey cypress

''Cupressus macrocarpa'', commonly known as Monterey cypress, is a species of cypress native to the Central Coast of California. The native range of the species was confined to two small relict populations, at Cypress Point in Pebble Beach and at Point Lobos near Carmel, California.

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Similar species: Pinales

Species identified by Lilygirl