Roadside Devil's Club, Juneau, Alaska

This past summer was the hottest and driest on record here in

Southeast Alaska, and seems to have provided us with spectacular fall

color in a region that doesn't usually receive a whole lot.

Generally, Devil's Club, Oplopanax horridus, goes from

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rainy, windy weather this time of year. I was very pleased to see

this group of leaves on my daily drive to and from work. After four

or five times by when I either had no time to stop or the light wasn't

good, I was able to get this photo.

Comments or critiques always appreciated.