FABACEAE - Pea Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anza-Borrego, CA Riding & Hiking Trail 12/19/05

When in bloom, small pink & white flowers can be found amongst the spikes.
NOTE: The second picture is a composite of two layers with the contrast enhanced in Adobe Photoshop in an effort to show plant characteristics that otherwise might be missed due to the similarity of the background and the growth pattern of this species.

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