Indian Mulberry in Coastal Chaparral area slightly behind and above the Marsh in Turtle Back Loop trail of China Beach State Park.
female
bloomed in patches
About 4 inches long, 15mm wide. Bright yellow.
All over grey, scales are small and do not seem very coarse.
Grey with armored back. Rolls into a ball. About 5 to 7 mm long, 2 or 3 mm wide.
Little over 2" long