The north east slope of the Nicola Valley in Merritt is getting some warm sun in the afternoons and snow is absent in large patches , at the middle foot about 2400 ft above sea level . Green invasive weeds are seen today getting the jump on the natural grasses still dead. Bear Berry and Dalmatian ,Toad flax both seem to be asserting themselves for spring.
Bear berry also called Kinnikinnick it is native to Oregon and when here is somewhat invasive.The plant is gathered in summer for teas ecetera and has many folklore type uses and remedial properties.
Linaria dalmatica or Toad Flax is native to South Eastern Europe and western Asia and is considered a weed here. However they are hard at it this week in being green before others are green.
Today in History, March 7th,1986
Divers find the crew cabin of the Challenger space craft.
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