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| High priority invasive plant species for early detection in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). High priority species are typically not widespread in GGNRA and/or are feasible to control in many places. | ||||||
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Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood acacia
• invasive non-native
Tree 
2022 Julian Geoghegan
2019 Julian Geoghegan
2019 Devon Jackson
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Acacia paradoxa Kangaroo thorn
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2022 Rocky Bajada
2022 Katherine Stratton
2022 Katherine Stratton
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Aegilops triuncialis Barbed goatgrass
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
2008 Steve Matson
2008 Steve Matson
2018 Scott Oneto
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Ageratina adenophora Sticky snakeroot, Thoroughwort
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2019 Ron Vanderhoff
2017 Keir Morse
2021 Heather Brady DeQuincy
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Agrostis avenacea Pacific bentgrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2021 John Rawlings
2016 Andrew Longman
2022 Donald Burk
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Ailanthus altissima Ailanthus, Tree of heaven
• invasive non-native
Tree 
2022 Jenny Gossett
2022 Jenny Gossett
2020 Julie A. Kierstead
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Albizia lophantha Albizia, Plume acacia, Stink bean
non-native
Tree, Shrub 
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
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Allium vineale Vineyard onion, Wild garlic
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb (bulb) 
2022 Emily R. Allen
2017 dave hood
2001 CDFA
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Ammophila arenaria Beachgrass, European beach grass, European beachgrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2016 Steve Matson
2016 Steve Matson
2016 Steve Matson
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Ammophila breviligulata American beach grass, American beachgrass
non-native
Perennial grass  2014 Trent M. Draper
 2014 Trent M. Draper
 2014 Trent M. Draper
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Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet vernal grass, Sweet vernalgrass
• invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial grass 
2017 Steve Matson
2017 Steve Matson
2017 Steve Matson
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Aptenia cordifolia Baby sun rose, Dew plant
non-native
Perennial herb 
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
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Arctotheca calendula Cape weed
• invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb 
2017 Derrick Mathews
2021 Patrick Hoffman
2016 Andrea Pickart
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Arctotheca prostrata prostrate cape weed, creeping capeweed
• invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb 
2024 David Wolfson
2020 Lenihan Mazur
2021 David Wolfson
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Arundo donax Giant reed
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2013 Miriam Sachs Martin
2020 Jennifer Mo
2018 Ron Vanderhoff
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Berberis darwinii Darwin's berberis
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2018 Abbot Chambers
2016 Greg O'Connell
2022 David Strauch
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Brachypodium sylvaticum Slender false brome
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2018 Ecological Concerns Inc
2021 SMCP NRM Intern
2020 John Rawlings
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Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens Red brome
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
2015 Chris Jaster
2015 jamie smith
2018 Gary McDonald
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Bromus tectorum Cheatgrass, downy brome, Downy brome grass, Downy chess
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
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Buddleja davidii Butterfly bush, Summer lilac
• invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub 
2021 Ron Vanderhoff
2021 Ron Vanderhoff
2021 Ron Vanderhoff
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Cakile maritima European searocket, Sea rocket
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
2019 Diane Etchison
2021 R.A. Chasey
2019 Diane Etchison
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Calendula arvensis Field marigold
non-native
Annual herb 
2017 MCOSD EDRR
2018 David Wolfson
2019 Stephany Dery
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Carduus acanthoides Plumeless thistle, Spiny plumeless thistle
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2016 Catherine Talbot
2016 Catherine Talbot
2015 Catherine Talbot
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Carex pendula Hanging sedge
• invasive non-native
Perennial grasslike herb 
2015 Andrea Williams
2022 Mitchell Blake
2011 Michael Perlmutter
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Carpobrotus chilensis Sea fig
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2018 Nicole Leatherman
2016 Steve Matson
2021 Cynthia Powell
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Carthamus lanatus Woolly distaff thistle
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
2019 Lenihan Mazur
2019 Danielle Carney
2019 Danielle Carney
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Centaurea calcitrapa Purple star thistle, Red star thistle
• invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb 
2021 R.A. Chasey
2019 MCOSD EDRR
2022 R.A. Chasey
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Centaurea melitensis Maltese star thistle, Napa star thistle, Tocalote
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
2019 Ron Vanderhoff
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2020 Laura Anna Arellano
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Centaurea solstitialis Barnaby's thistle, Yellow star thistle
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
2022 Cynthia Powell
2019 Arlee Montalvo
2022 Mary Herr
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Cestrum parqui Chilean jessamine
• invasive non-native
Tree 
2011 Michael Perlmutter
2011 Michael Perlmutter
2011 Michael Perlmutter
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Cirsium arvense Canada thistle
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2012 Michael Mitchell
2012 Michael Mitchell
2022 Donald Burk
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Clematis vitalba Old man's beard, Traveller's joy
• invasive non-native
Vine 
2015 ken moore
2019 Cynthia Powell
2015 Ellen Uhler
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Conicosia pugioniformis False ice plant, Narrow leaved iceplant
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2022 Mike Russler
2022 Mike Russler
2022 Mike Russler
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Cortaderia selloana Uruguayan pampas grass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2022 Ken-ichi Ueda
2023 Randall English
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
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Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2022 Emily R. Allen
2021 Isaac Kreger
2021 Sherry Adams
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Cynara cardunculus Artichoke thistle, Cardoon
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2021 R.A. Chasey
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
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Cynodon dactylon Bermuda grass, Bermudagrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2021 Ron Vanderhoff
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2021 Ron Vanderhoff
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Cytisus scoparius Scotch broom, Scotchbroom
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2016 Steve Matson
2016 Steve Matson
2016 Steve Matson
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Cytisus striatus Portuguese broom, Striated broom
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2019 Andy Jones
2021 Cynthia Powell
2021 Cynthia Powell
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Dactylis glomerata Orchard grass, Orchardgrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2018 Jennifer Mo
2020 Jim Richards
2017 Gary McDonald
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Datura stramonium Jimson weed, Jimsonweed
non-native
Annual herb 
2011 Steve Matson
2011 Steve Matson
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
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Delairea odorata Cape ivy
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2019 Ron Vanderhoff
2019 Ron Vanderhoff
2019 Ron Vanderhoff
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Digitalis purpurea Purple foxglove
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2016 Steve Matson
2016 Steve Matson
2016 Steve Matson
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Dipsacus fullonum Fuller's teasel, Fullers' teasel, Wild teasel
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2022 Morgan Stickrod
2017 MCOSD Restoration Crew
2021 Amber Bedgood
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Dittrichia graveolens Stinkwort
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
2017 Bob Huttar
2019 Ron Vanderhoff
2019 Ron Vanderhoff
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Drosanthemum floribundum Ice plant, Rosy ice plant, Showy dewflower
non-native
Perennial herb 
2019 Michelle Karle
2019 Michelle Karle
2022 Ramona Robison
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Echium plantagineum Salvation echium, Salvation jane, Viper's bugloss
• invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb 
2020 John Rawlings
2019 Ken Hickman
2011 Daniel Gluesenkamp
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Ehrharta calycina Perennial veldt grass, Perennial veldtgrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2020 David Greenberger
2019 Ron Vanderhoff
2018 Ron Vanderhoff
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Eichhornia crassipes Common water hyacinth
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2015 Judy and Barry Breckling
2018 Rachelle Gray
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
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Eucalyptus globulus Blue gum, Tasmanian bluegum
• invasive non-native
Tree 
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
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Euphorbia oblongata Eggleaf spurge
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2017 Gary McDonald
2019 Randy Huey
2017 Gary McDonald
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Fallopia japonica Japanese knotweed
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2021 Margot Cunningham
2019 John Malpas
2019 John Malpas
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Festuca arundinacea Alta fescue, Reed fescue, Tall fescue
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2022 Cynthia Powell
2020 Robert Steers
2017 MCOSD EDRR
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Fuchsia magellanica Hardy fuchsia
non-native
Shrub 
2022 Erin Jackson
2008 Neal Kramer
2018 Brian Charles
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Geranium purpureum little Robin
• invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb 
2020 Jennifer Mo
2023 Al Keuter
2019 Cynthia Powell
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Geranium robertianum herb Robert
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
2016 Steve Matson
2016 Steve Matson
2016 Steve Matson
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Glyceria declinata Waxy mannagrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2021 David popp
2016 Andrew Longman
2022 David popp
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Hedera canariensis Canary ivy, Algerian ivy
• invasive non-native
Vine 
2018 Sara Witt
2018 Ron Vanderhoff
2016 Ron Vanderhoff
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Hedera helix English ivy
• invasive non-native
Vine, Shrub 
2019 Claire Mallen
2017 Allison Titus
2022 Catherine Talbot
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Helichrysum petiolare Licorice plant
• invasive non-native
Shrub, Vine 
2021 Elliot Gunnison
2022 Mike Russler
2022 Mike Russler
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Hypericum canariense Canary island st. johnswort
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2019 Patrick Furtado
2019 Patrick Furtado
2015 Leah Bedoian
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Hypericum grandifolium malfurada
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2019 Jill Adams
2018 Steven Cognac
2018 Steven Cognac
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Hypericum perforatum Common st. johnswort, Klamath weed, Klamathweed
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2020 Bob Sweatt
2018 stephen rosenthal
2020 Bob Sweatt
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Ilex aquifolium English holly, Holly
• invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub 
2021 Cynthia Powell
2021 Donald Burk
2019 Tatiana Manzanillo
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Iris pseudacorus Horticultural iris, Paleyellow iris, Yellowflag iris
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2024 Ron Vanderhoff
2017 Nick Graver
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Lamiastrum galeobdolon Yellow archangel
non-native
Perennial herb 
2021 Donald Burk
2016 Ramona Robison
2007 Louis-M. Landry
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Lepidium latifolium Broad leaved pepper grass, Broadleaved pepperweed, Perennial pepperweed
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2022 Donald Burk
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2021 Michelle Karle
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Leptospermum laevigatum Australian tea tree
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2018 Emma Havstad
2018 Michael Chasse
2019 Patrick Furtado
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Leucanthemum vulgare Oxe eye daisy, Oxeye daisy
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2020 Kim Cabrera
2019 Julian Geoghegan
2017 James Gonsman
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Ligustrum lucidum Glossy privet
• invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub 
2021 Alex Nikolaou
2021 Ron Vanderhoff
2017 Ron Vanderhoff
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Limonium ramosissimum Algerian sealavender
non-native
Perennial herb 
2017 Ron Vanderhoff
2015 Ron Vanderhoff
2018 Ron Vanderhoff
L. durusculum LEFT. L. ramosissimum RIGHT.
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Ludwigia hexapetala Ludwigia, Six petal water primrose
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2009 Keith Gagomiros
2021 Charles Russell
2019 Ron Vanderhoff
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Ludwigia peploides ssp. montevidensis Floating primrose willow, Floating water primrose
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2021 Mike Russler
2021 Mike Russler
2021 Mike Russler
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Maytenus boaria Mayten
• invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub 
2021 Julian Geoghegan
2021 Julian Geoghegan
2022 Jacob Martin
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Mentha pulegium Pennyroyal
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2014 James Gonsman
2022 R.A. Chasey
2015 Chris Jaster
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Mercurialis annua Annual mercury
non-native
Annual herb 
2022 Ramona Robison
2015 Julia King
2022 Ramona Robison
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Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Common iceplant, Crystalline ice plant
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
2019 Naomi Goegan
2019 Nathan Taxel
2022 David Strauch
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Myriophyllum aquaticum Parrot feather watermilfoil, Parrot's feather, Parrotfeather
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb (aquatic) 
2018 Sarah Inman
2016 Ross Hinderer
2019 Patrick Furtado
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Myriophyllum spicatum American milfoil, Eurasian milfoil, Spike watermilfoil
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
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Nicotiana glauca Tree tobacco
• invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub 
2019 Jean B Henney
2017 Steve Matson
2017 Steve Matson
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Oxalis pes-caprae Bermuda buttercup, Sourgrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2015 Richard Chasey
2017 Angelique Herman
2019 Gary McDonald
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Pennisetum clandestinum Kikuyu grass, Kikuyugrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2017 Josh Nuzzo
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Phalaris arundinacea Reed canarygrass
native
Perennial grass 
2018 Michelle Forys
2020 Donald Burk
2022 Dianne Lake
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Phalaris elongata Kolea grass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2018 Steven Cognac
2018 Steven Cognac
2018 Sarah Inman
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Phoenix canariensis Canary island date palm
• invasive non-native
Tree 
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
2021 James Bailey
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Pittosporum crassifolium Stiffleaf cheesewood, Thick leaf box, Thick leaved pittosporum
non-native
Tree, Shrub 
2017 Nick Graver
2009 Neal Kramer
2008 Neal Kramer
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Pyracantha angustifolia Narrowleaf firethorn
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2018 Abbot Chambers
2019 Abbot Chambers
2018 Chris Qian
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Rhamnus alaternus Italian buckthorn
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2020 James Bailey
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
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Robinia pseudoacacia Black locust
• invasive non-native
Tree 
2021 Ron Vanderhoff
2021 David Wolfson
2015 Ron Vanderhoff
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Roldana petasitis Velvet groundsel
non-native
Shrub 
2014 Rolf T Borlinghaus
2014 Rolf T Borlinghaus
2014 Rolf T Borlinghaus
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Romulea rosea var. australis Rosy sand crocus, Rosy sandcrocus
non-native
Perennial herb 
2019 Janice Kuch
2022 Leah Lord
2018 Robin Hunter
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Rubus armeniacus Himalayan blackberry, black berry, Armenian blackberry
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2014 James Gonsman
2020 Julie A. Kierstead
2018 Richard Spjut
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Rytidosperma caespitosum Tufted wallaby grass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2022 Diana Wahl
2019 Stephany Dery
2008 Neal Kramer
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Rytidosperma penicillatum Purple awned wallaby grass , Hairy oat grass, Poverty grass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2019 Eric Wrubel
2014 Alex Beakes
2018 Sarah Inman
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Salsola soda Alkali russian thistle, Oppositeleaf russian thistle
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
2021 Jennifer Mo
2022 Cynthia Powell
2016 Cal-IPC
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Scabiosa atropurpurea Pincushion flower, Pincushion plant, Pincushions
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
2021 Ken Lunders
2021 Mike Russler
2021 Eric Wrubel
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Solanum aviculare New Zealand nightshade
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2018 Ron Vanderhoff
2017 Nick Graver
2020 Claire Elliott
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Sparaxis tricolor Harlequin flower, Wandflower
non-native
Perennial herb 
2018 Rachel Way
2022 Tatiana Manzanillo
2021 Jessica Cornelius
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Spartina alterniflora Salt water cord grass, Smooth cordgrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2014 Vertin Alvarez
2014 Vertin Alvarez
2009 Zoya Akulova
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Spartium junceum Gorse, Spanish broom
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2006 Jennifer Naegele
2021 Mary Herr
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Stipa chaetophora Stipoid ricegrass
non-native
Perennial grass 
2017 Nick Graver
2017 Rachel Kesel
2017 Rachel Kesel
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Stipa manicata Andean tussockgrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
2015 Sarah Minnick
2018 Eric Wrubel
2011 Eric Wrubel, NPS
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Stipa miliacea Smilo grass
non-native
Perennial grass 
2021 Ron Vanderhoff
2020 Ron Vanderhoff
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
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Stipa purpurata Bristly needle grass
non-native
Perennial grass 
2017 Nick Graver
2017 Nick Graver
2001 CDFA
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Nassella tenuissima Mexican feathergrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass  2015 Neal Kramer
 2015 Neal Kramer
 2016 Barbara Boethling
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Tradescantia fluminensis Small leaf spiderwort
non-native
Perennial herb 
2018 Amy Rapport
2016 David Greenberger
2022 stephany dery
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Trifolium angustifolium Narrow leaved clover, Narrowleaf crimson clover
non-native
Annual herb 
2019 Gary McDonald
2021 Mary Gerbic
2022 SMCP NRM Intern
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Ulex europaeus Common gorse
• invasive non-native
Shrub 
2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
2022 Michelle Karle
2021 Cleopatra Tuday
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Vinca major Bigleaf periwinkle, Greater periwinkle, Vinca
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
2020 Julia Markey
2022 Ron Vanderhoff
2021 Ron Vanderhoff
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