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In August, 2023, the Shearwood Creek Fire destroyed almost 5,000 acres in Jasper County. These observations were made on private property that had its uplands planted in longleaf pines when the fire went through. The blooming plants that have come back seem more prolific than they were before.

Castilleja sessiliflora Pursh.

In xeric mixed grass prairie occupying the slopes and bottom of a canyon system developed upon fine sandy loam derived from the Antlers Sand (Aptian) with calcareous overwash from the Walnut Clay (Albian).

Population first found by @mycoheterotrophism.

Castilleja sessiliflora Pursh.

In xeric mixed grass calcareous prairie developed upon sandy clay loam derived from the Walnut Clay (Albian) & Antlers Sand (Aptian).

Population first found by @mycoheterotrophism.

Castilleja sessiliflora Pursh.

In xeric mixed grass prairie occupying the slopes and bottom of a canyon system developed upon fine sandy loam derived from the Antlers Sand (Aptian) with calcareous overwash from the Walnut Clay (Albian).

Population first found by @mycoheterotrophism.

I take a mesh bag with me into the ocean to carry out any garbage I find. Then I use it to carry my mask and fins, etc home. Last night I noticed an odd smell where I keep my equipment, so this morning I discovered this little jack had swum into my bag somehow.
When they are alone, little jacks like to swim around people. :(

"Anther gland of Neptunia pubescens, which is sunken below the thecae at anthesis and is clavate in shape. The glands might serve an elater-like function in addition to acting as attractants to attract ants, which guard the plant." See 3rd and 4th picture.