Taken at the re-opened Alviso Slough Trail at the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge in the Alviso District of San Jose 1-26-2026
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Rock purslane is a succulent with blue-green foliage colors and magenta flower colors and it’s dimensions are 12 in. high and 2-3 ft. wide. It’s origin is in Chile and can grow in arid conditions in the summer and spring. Rock purslane often grows in California in rock gardens. This perennial that grows for 2-3 years and it likes well-drained soils and away from too much sun.
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Tulbaghia violacea or common name Society Garlic or pink agapanthus is a blooming perennial. They grow up to 1-2 feet when mature and need plenty of sun for growth. The flower blooms from the early summer to autumn and is often a lilac, lavender, or pink color. The flower and leaves are edible and can be used for soups and salads.
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Mallard Slough in Alviso (San Jose) on August 14, 2025
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The Japanese honey bee is called Apis cerana japonica that is a subspecies of the eastern honey bee. They are found throughout Japan except for Hokkaido and Okinawa and they live in the mountains and in cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Historically honey was solely collected from Japanese honey bees for about 1400 years. However, in 1877 commercial beekeepers changed to the Western honey bee due to the higher honey production. In recent times Western honey produce the majority of honey in Japan. Fortunately the movement of preserving the Japanese honey bee has not diminished in part due to media coverage and biodiversity. The Japanese type are more docile nature, resistance to infectious diseases and cold weather, and have the ability to defend themselves against the Japanese hornet.
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Alviso Slough Trail salt pond in Alviso (San Jose) July 2025
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Alviso Slough Trail in San Jose (Alviso) in October 2024
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