Check out our latest story: 'Late to rise, early to bed'

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. See our latest story: 'Late to rise, early to bed' Abundant winter rain this year ushered in a series of super-blooms in southern California, including the thread-leaved brodiaea in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in eastern Los Angeles County. "It's the only brodiaea left in Los Angeles County, so it's extremely rare, and what we have on our land is pretty special," said Ann Croissant, a retired professor with a background in plant physiology, who has led a local effort to protect this endangered plant. Credit: Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS   A petite purple flower erupted in rare bloom in southern California this spring By Joanna Gilkeson June 13, 2017 Nestled between the city of Glendora, California, and the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, a large golden field of wild oats is subtly sprinkled with amethyst hues. "They wake up around 10 a.m. and go to sleep around 4 p.m.," Ann Croissant said, as she pointed out the first of the tiny sleepy flowers along the path. "I like to say they're late to rise and early to bed. Their petals are just starting to unfold in the sunlight." Continue to full story...   Stay Connected with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Pacific Southwest Region     This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Pacific Southwest Region · 2800 Cottage Way · Suite W-2606 · Sacramento, CA 95825