Las Trampas in Spring

This is a wind poppy (Stylomecon heterophylla. Previously I had only seen this species on Mt. Diablo, but they were growing in profusion in parts of Las Trampas, particularly along the Mahogany and Trapline trails. I love their shiny petals.

When I turned the corner and saw these cream cups, I cried out, "Cream cups!" No one was there to witness the absurdity of the moment, which, I suppose, made it all the more absurd. Madcap adventures in solitude!

I went to Las Trampas in search of Calochortus superbus, but I found these instead. I'd say that's a fair trade. I couldn't believe how many of these there were! Almost every bit of shaded understory had some.