This week's pompom-looking nature nugget was found in abundance at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park this past weekend!

Elk's Clover, Aralia californica , is a native plant here in Napa County. Despite its name, this plant is not closely related to other clovers; it is actually in the ginseng family! Look for it towering over you in riparian areas -- it can grow over 8 feet tall.

You can learn more about Elk's Clover from CalFlora and iNaturalist.