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Botanical Fieldtrip: Strybing Arboretum

October 17, 2013

Although I posted about the Strybing Arboretum as a part of the Garden Blogger’s Fling this past July, my first visit was during a trip to San Francisco with Sid last December. I lucked out that he needed to take a work trip right then, because that happens to be when all the Australian plants are doin’ their thing. After all, our winter is their summer. And I happen to love Australian natives. For whatever reason, I never got around to posting pictures from that initial visit, but seeing as it’s almost a complete year later and many of the same plants will soon be in bloom, I thought I’d go ahead and share them now. Enjoy!

Erica cinerea, common heather, with purple flowers at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco
Erica cinerea, or common heather.
Protea 'Pink Ice' at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco
Protea ‘Pink Ice’.
Strange Australian foliage at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco
Australian plants have some of the most bizarre foliage. Can anyone ID this one?


Red grevillea flowers at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco
What I’m guessing is a Grevillea hybrid – most likely ‘Red Clusters’ or ‘Red Dragon.’
Strange Australian foliage at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco
Another one with nutty foliage. Unfortunately, I was too awe-struck to pay attention to labels. Amateur.
Correa glabra var. turnbullii, or rock correa, at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco
Correa glabra var. turnbullii. I absolutely love the Australian fuschias.
Erica verticillata, pink heather, at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco
What I believe is Erica verticillata, which is native to the cape of South Africa.
Aristolochia californica, or California pipevine, at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco
Aristolochia californica, the California pipevine! I love these little guys! And a native, no less.Pink magnolia flower at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco
Most of the magnolias were finished blooming, but this one still had some beautiful, bright pink blooms!Jovellana violacea - small purple flowers with spotted yellow throats at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco.
Previously unidentified, reader Emma pointed out that these interesting flowers belong to Jovellana violacea from Chile! Sun through variegated leaves at the Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco

It was a beautiful week to visit San Francisco – warm during the day and cool at night. While Sid worked, I explored. So, after visiting the arboretum, I hiked over to the conservatory. Those pictures to follow shortly!

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2 Comments


Emma Hill
March 13, 2015 at 7:53 PM
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Your plant you are wanting ID on is: Jovellana violacea
http://www.strangewonderfulthings.com/320.htm



    plantpropaganda
    April 26, 2015 at 9:39 AM
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    Thank you so much, Emma! I don’t think I ever would have gotten it on my own!

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