June brings a different look to the outcrop. Most of the spring-flowering plants have finished blooming and a suite of early summer plants has taken over. This time of year seems to belong mostly to the legumes. Near the base of the outcrop is a second species of Dalea. The foliage of this plant is covered with soft, silky hairs.
Early summer is also a good time to start studying the grasses of the outcrop.
Many other species of grass grow on the outcrop, though we have been lax in photographing them. The shorter days of late summer and fall bring more changes to the outcrop. Some of the more interesting plants save their surprises until now. Its dark brown stamens contrast nicely with its bright golden flowers.