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(thing) by Inyo (5.4 mon) (print)   ?   (I like it!) 1 C! Sat Sep 30 2000 at 1:18:31

Wild Oats, also known as Avena fatua, is a grass native to Europe which is very similar to the cultivated form of oats. It grows to be a foot or two tall and looks much like its domesticated relative. Avena starts off as green in the wet season but dies off to a golden color after seeding. Avena in Europe isnt an overly abundant grass, however, about 200 years ago someone brought the seeds of this grass to California for livestock forage. The grass soon took over most grasslands and now is the dominant grass in much of California. It has been here so long that it isnt really an invasive part of the environment any more - it has pretty much reached equilibrium with the world around it. However, it has drastically changed the landscape and environment of the area, and most people who see the grassy hillsides of California dont realize that they once looked very different.

(place) by Mr. Guilt (2.6 mon) (print)   ?   (I like it!) Mon Jan 07 2002 at 18:42:25

A chain of all-organic grocery stores. They do seem to be a bit "granola," but the merchandise is top notch. And, relative to other grocery stores, not terribly out of line, price-wise.

Two neat features are the bulk goods section, and the food court. The bulk goods area is extensive, and offers nuts, candy, flour, rice, and other items. Great if you like to make bread but don't want to by a big thing of a flour you don't normally keep, but only need a cup of.

The food court has healthy choices that are very tasty.


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