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Photographer: Michael Kindig
Taken: October 10, 2009
Caption: Fremont Cottonwood (Populus fremontii)
Additional Description: An indicator of close surface water, cottonwoods often form the top of the riparian canopy in moist desert canyons, providing shelter for many birds, insects and animals. Named in honor of western explorer John C. Fremont, who was here in the Spring of 1843.
Submitted: April 9, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.
Database Locator Identification Number: p270372
File Size: 3.187 Megabytes

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