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New Plants
Found on Lime Ridge
Two new plants have been discovered in Lime Ridge Open Space by botanist David Gowen of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). His 2008 discovery of Lime Ridge Navarrettia and Lime Ridge Woolystar is the result of years of careful observation and research. Pictures of the plants and of David Gowen are in the right column. Bob Simmons, past President of the Foundation, stressed that "the discovery demonstrates the wisdom of those who more than 30 years ago worked so hard to protect the open space areas in and around Walnut Creek. It also underscores the importance of very carefully managing this special area with a primary emphasis on protecting and preserving the unique biological resources that are present at Lime Ridge." Seth Adams of Save Mount Diablo organized the announcement of this important find. CNPS, Save Mount Diablo and our Open Space Foundation are cooperating with Walnut Creek's Open Space Staff to develop ideas for protecting the plants. Click here to read the press release issued by this working group and the City of Walnut Creek.These discoveries would not have been possible without the open space bond issue passed by residents in 1974, the continuing support of the City of Walnut Creek and the diligence of Walnut Creek's Open Space staff and the Open Space Foundation.  David Gowen with Navarrettia. photo by Scott Hein. |
Click on an image to see it in larger size.  Lime Ridge Woolystar. photo by Scott Hein |