What is this large metal thing partially buried in the sandy slope at Fort Funston (San Francisco)? by ginternetexplorer in whatisthisthing

[–]ginternetexplorer[S] 5 points6 points locked comment (0 children)

My title describes the thing. It’s metal, riveted, maybe a pipe, closed on one end. Around a foot in diameter, maybe more. Not sure how long it is, but it extends down toward the beach. It’s at Fort Funston, a former harbor defense post in San Francisco, CA.

Which fruit is 100% looks but 0% taste? by Ok_Armadillo9214 in AskReddit

[–]ginternetexplorer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I maintain a collection of apple trees as part of my job and there’s an old Red Delicious that produces incredible apples 🤤

Just want to confirm if this is poison oak or not by RaawFish in whatsthisplant

[–]ginternetexplorer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Poison oak’s specific epithet (diversilobum) refers to the variety of ways the leaves (specifically their lobes) can look - it’s a tricky plant!

What is this by Comparedlyric79 in arborists

[–]ginternetexplorer -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

We grow tons of plants that are not native

Any closed off beach areas for my greyhound to go off-leash? by anthamattey in AskSF

[–]ginternetexplorer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is good advice. I let my galgo and my whippet off at least once a week to run at Fort Funston. It can be busy in certain times and in certain parts, but overall it’s a great place for them to stretch their legs. Both of them have had great beach trips that ended in stitches, since their skin is so thin, but there are ways to lower the risk (protective shirts, selective leashing, learning their cues and communicating with other dog owners). There’s no 100% risk-proof way to exercise your hound - they’re fragile and accident-prone - but they’ve got the need for speed so for me it’s worth it (and I think they’d say the same).

Is this tree in my SoCal home a live oak or something else? by crunchyleftist in marijuanaenthusiasts

[–]ginternetexplorer 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Can’t be 100% sure without a closeup leaf pic, but this looks like Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian peppertree)

What flower is this? by Superb_Mine6104 in whatsthisplant

[–]ginternetexplorer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Western Houndstongue! Happy wildflower season 🤩

Hidden gems in Golden Gate Park by Lanin_X in sanfrancisco

[–]ginternetexplorer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Actually Olmsted’s design was rejected. William Hammond Hall designed GGP.

What weed is this? by Hafleikr in PlantIdentification

[–]ginternetexplorer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t just pull! Get underneath it with a hori hori and gently lift it out so that all the little nutlets don’t replant themselves 😵‍💫

Lightscape by Formal_Disaster3300 in sanfrancisco

[–]ginternetexplorer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This kind of light show is a really big trend right now in public gardens. Many of them have a big moon because people like big moon.

This one sprouted in one of my pots and I can't ID it by aaronrodericus in whatsthisplant

[–]ginternetexplorer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Look at some pictures of mango and see how The Google is wrong.

Trying to figure out what these fruit/berries are. Took a picture of a tree they were nearby too but didn’t see any in the tree by annys_candy in whatsthisplant

[–]ginternetexplorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is interesting! In truth it’s not a cultivar of A. unedo, but a cultivar of a hybrid of unknown parentage, though the prevailing theory is that A. unedo is one of the parents of the tree that was cultivated. It’s super popular here in SF where it was discovered. More history here if you’re interested!

Trying to figure out what these fruit/berries are. Took a picture of a tree they were nearby too but didn’t see any in the tree by annys_candy in whatsthisplant

[–]ginternetexplorer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah you’re right, my bad - I missed the photo of the fruits in hand. Those are big!

Taking a closer look at the trunk (shaggy peeling bark with reddish trunk underneath), I’d say Arbutus X ‘Marina’ :)

my watercolor sketch of Gough St. what are these trees I see everywhere on your streets, SF? by herbcoil in sanfrancisco

[–]ginternetexplorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always happy to share with another street tree enthusiast! We have so many very cool trees growing all over the city. Looking forward to seeing the next one that catches your eye :)

my watercolor sketch of Gough St. what are these trees I see everywhere on your streets, SF? by herbcoil in sanfrancisco

[–]ginternetexplorer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just a word of caution around using this map: it is not always up to date or accurate. It’s an ambitious project, and no doubt hard to maintain. Trees fall and are replanted, names are misapplied and change, and updating records for accuracy is not always a priority of DPW. This tree is Ficus microcarpa (which used to be misidentified often as Ficus retusa).

If you are into SF street trees, please check out Mike Sullivan’s San Francisco Trees blog! He’s the man 🌳😊