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The vicously spiny star thistle, a weed of European origin, is often associated with overgrazing.
Sugar Cone Peak SP, near Santa Rosa, CA (1991).
Hills covered with yellow mustard flowers in spring are so familiar a part of the California scene it is hard to believe it was introduced by the Franciscan fathers in the 1770's.
Jalama Valley, near Gaviota, CA (1977).