With all the rain this season flowers are starting to bloom around Miramar lake. This lily (Chocolate Lily) is native to Baja and southern California but I do not recall seeing it before in this location. Send your photos in for our 2023 Wildflowers of 92131 and they will be posted in the Gallery.
Fritillaria biflora
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