Catalina Ironwood leaf (from 1989)

It's been a while since I pulled out my plant id binders, compiled from 20-plus years ago, and a while since I've thought about or seen this tree. Although it's native to Santa Cruz island off the coast of Southern California, it should be hardy enough for the Bay Area. But there you have it: out of sight, out of mind. I've been working on getting together my 20 images for a pechakucha presentation -- and I'm only half-way through because I keep getting distracted!

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