Blue Dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum)

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Blue dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum) is a common California-native perennial herb. Also known as school bells, wild hyacinth, and bluedicks (one word), this wildflower is drought-tolerant and one of the first species to grow following wildfires.

Blue dicks wildflowers (Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum). Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Contra Costa County, CA. Stock Photo ID=PLA0342
Blue dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum). Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Contra Costa County, California, USA.
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Blue dicks wildflowers (Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum). Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Contra Costa County, CA. Stock Photo ID=PLA0343
Blue dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum). Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, Contra Costa County, California, USA.
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Crab spider (Mecaphesa sp.) hunting on blue dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum). Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, Solano County, California, USA. Stock Photo ID=SPI0178
Blue dicks (Dichelostemma capitatum), with female crab spider (Mecaphesa sp.) awaiting prey. Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, Solano County, California, USA.
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