Photos | Towering Palms and Prickly Spines

A diverse array of plants at the Ruth Bancroft Garden showcases nature's stunning architecture under a clear blue sky.
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Captured on January 18th, 2025, this serene scene at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, California, highlights the garden’s unique plant collection. Towering palms and spiky Agavaceae rise against a brilliant blue sky, framed by cacti and leafless branches. This photograph is part of the “January Randoms” album, exploring the rich biodiversity found in one of California's beloved botanical treasures.
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