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Lunaria (Money plant)
Lunaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America and elsewhere. The Latin name Lunaria means "moon-like" and refers to the plants' decorative seedpods. (Wikipedia)
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[The] flood, on Dec. 27, 2022, highlighted how bad things can get in an
urban neighborhood on the front lines of climate change. In a city of
bluffs and hills, there is perhaps no other place more vulnerable. South
Park is low-lying and filled in with homes, businesses and heavy
industry. After decades of industrial pollution, discriminatory
mortgage-lending practices, known as redlining, and disinvestment,
flooding is only the latest injustice Seattle’s largest riverfront
community has had to bear. Amanda Zhou reports. (Seattle Times)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 202 AM PDT Mon Jun 2 2025
TODAY W wind around 5 kt, veering to N late this morning, then becoming NW 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds.
TONIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds.
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