Snell Valley
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Snell Valley is a depression landform in Napa County, California
. This feature is located approximately five miles north of Aetna Springs
. The valley is noted for its diversity of wildflower
s, and within Snell Valley is the Missimer Wildflower Preserve
. An example of wildflowers in Snell Valley is Gold Nuggets, Calochortus luteus
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Napa County, California
Napa County is a county located north of the San Francisco Bay Area in the U.S. state of California. It is coterminous with the Napa, California, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010 the population is 136,484. The county seat is Napa....
. This feature is located approximately five miles north of Aetna Springs
Aetna Springs, California
Aetna Springs is an unincorporated community in Napa County, California, United States. It lies at an elevation of 771 feet . The ZIP Code is 94567. The community is inside area code 707.It was named after a nearby hot spring...
. The valley is noted for its diversity of wildflower
Wildflower
A wildflower is a flower that grows wild, meaning it was not intentionally seeded or planted. Yet "wildflower" meadows of a few mixed species are sold in seed packets. The term "wildflower" has been made vague by commercial seedsmen who are interested in selling more flowers or seeds more...
s, and within Snell Valley is the Missimer Wildflower Preserve
Missimer Wildflower Preserve
The Missimer Wildflower Preserve is a protected native grassland in Napa County, California. The preserve is situated on considerable serpentine soil, leading to specially adapted flora. Situated within Snell Valley, the preserve is noted for its biodiversity of flora...
. An example of wildflowers in Snell Valley is Gold Nuggets, Calochortus luteus
Calochortus luteus
Calochortus luteus, or Yellow mariposa lily, is a mariposa lily endemic to California.-Description:The primarily a bright deep yellow flower is 3-5cm across and perianth Bulb-shaped, lined red-brown inside, often also with central red-brown blotch and sparse hair inside.-Distribution:This species...
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