From snow to petals

We returned to California today and took a short stroll in our backyard in Sebastopol late this afternoon.  It looks like it might have been warm and sunny while we were away.  There were a few nice patches of wildflowers under the redwoods.

 

Redwood Violet (or Evergreen Violet), Viola sempervirens 

 

Milk Maids (or Toothwort), Cardamine californica 

For the record, there have been a few observations of Milk Maids on Bodega Head, but no violets that I know of.

 

It felt a little strange to leave the New England snow this morning and to be admiring wildflower petals this afternoon!