Catherine Miller found these lovely native wildflowers growing on the bluffs in southern Mendocino county - Mission Bells. They are also called Checker Lily.

These flowers are members of the Lily family and their scientific name is Fritillaria affinis. Promise you will never dig up one in the wild.

Thanks to Catherine for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

We have a big, juicy storm headed our way. Batten down the hatches!