D. R. Miller is a diligent student of his regional flora for the past 43 years. He continues to develop his Flora of Rocky Butte/Pine Mountain region in Northwest San Luis Obispo County.
Elizabeth Appel has lived along the Central Coast for 55 years, enjoying wildlife photography and learning about the flora.
Both authors are cocreators of the Cambria Wildflower Show the last weekend of April, completing its 15th year.