logo Calflora  Illustrated Plant List 

Priority invasive plant species for early detection at John Muir National Historic Site (JOMU).
57 PLANTS
Aegilops triuncialis    Barbed goatgrass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Aegilops triuncialis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Aegilops triuncialis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Aegilops triuncialis
© 2018 Scott Oneto

Ailanthus altissima    Ailanthus,  Tree of heaven
invasive non-native
Tree

SIMAROUBACEAE

Ailanthus altissima
© 2022 Jenny Gossett
Ailanthus altissima
© 2022 Jenny Gossett
Ailanthus altissima
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead

Arundo donax    Giant reed
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Arundo donax
© 2013 Miriam Sachs Martin
Arundo donax
© 2020 Jennifer Mo
Arundo donax
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Bellardia trixago    Mediterranean lineseed
invasive non-native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Bellardia trixago
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Bellardia trixago
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Bellardia trixago
© 2015 jamie smith

Brachypodium distachyon    False brome,  Purple false brome
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Brachypodium distachyon
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Brachypodium distachyon
© 2021 John Rawlings
Brachypodium distachyon
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Brassica nigra    Black mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica nigra
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Brassica nigra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Brassica nigra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Brassica rapa    Common mustard,  Field mustard,  Rape mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica rapa
© 2024 David Wolfson
Brassica rapa
© 2021 Diane Etchison
Brassica rapa
© 2018 Angelique Herman

invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens
© 2015 Chris Jaster
Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens
© 2015 jamie smith
Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens
© 2018 Gary McDonald

Calendula arvensis    Field marigold
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Calendula arvensis
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR
Calendula arvensis
© 2018 David Wolfson
Calendula arvensis
© 2019 Stephany Dery

Carduus pycnocephalus    Italian thistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2023 Diana Wahl
Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Carthamus baeticus    Smooth distaff thistle
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Carthamus baeticus
© 2016 Amanda Mills
Carthamus baeticus
© 2020 Angelique Herman
Carthamus baeticus
© 2020 Angelique Herman

Centaurea calcitrapa    Purple star thistle,  Red star thistle
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Centaurea calcitrapa
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Centaurea calcitrapa
© 2019 MCOSD EDRR
Centaurea calcitrapa
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Centaurea melitensis    Maltese star thistle,  Napa star thistle,  Tocalote
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Centaurea melitensis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Centaurea melitensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Centaurea melitensis
© 2020 Laura Anna Arellano

Centaurea solstitialis    Barnaby's thistle,  Yellow star thistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Centaurea solstitialis
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Centaurea solstitialis
© 2019 Arlee Montalvo
Centaurea solstitialis
© 2022 Mary Herr

Cestrum parqui    Chilean jessamine
invasive non-native
Tree

SOLANACEAE

Cestrum parqui
© 2011 Michael Perlmutter
Cestrum parqui
© 2011 Michael Perlmutter
Cestrum parqui
© 2011 Michael Perlmutter

Cirsium vulgare    Bull thistle
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium vulgare
© 2017 James Bailey
Cirsium vulgare
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Cirsium vulgare
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Conium maculatum    Poison hemlock
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Conium maculatum
© 2019 James Bailey
Conium maculatum
© 2013 Toni Corelli
Conium maculatum
© 2016 Cynthia Powell

Convolvulus arvensis    Field bindweed,  Orchard morningglory
invasive non-native
Perennial herb, Vine

CONVOLVULACEAE

Convolvulus arvensis
© 2022 Steve Matson
Convolvulus arvensis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Convolvulus arvensis
© 2022 Steve Matson

Cotoneaster lacteus    Milkflower cotoneaster
invasive non-native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cotoneaster lacteus
© 2022 John Doyen
Cotoneaster lacteus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cotoneaster lacteus
© 2022 John Doyen

Cotoneaster pannosus    Cotoneaster,  Silverleaf cotoneaster,  Woolly cotoneaster
invasive non-native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cotoneaster pannosus
© 2021 David Wolfson
Cotoneaster pannosus
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Cotoneaster pannosus
© 2018 MCOSD EDRR

Cynara cardunculus    Artichoke thistle,  Cardoon
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cynara cardunculus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Cynara cardunculus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Cynara cardunculus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Cynodon dactylon    Bermuda grass,  Bermudagrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Cynodon dactylon
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Cynodon dactylon
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cynodon dactylon
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Cytisus striatus    Portuguese broom,  Striated broom
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Cytisus striatus
© 2019 Andy Jones
Cytisus striatus
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Cytisus striatus
© 2021 Cynthia Powell

Dactylis glomerata    Orchard grass,  Orchardgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Dactylis glomerata
© 2018 Jennifer Mo
Dactylis glomerata
© 2020 Jim Richards
Dactylis glomerata
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Dittrichia graveolens    Stinkwort
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Dittrichia graveolens
© 2017 Bob Huttar
Dittrichia graveolens
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Dittrichia graveolens
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Ehrharta erecta    Panic veldtgrass,  Upright veldt grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Ehrharta erecta
© 2023 Rachel Suding
Ehrharta erecta
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Ehrharta erecta
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Eucalyptus globulus    Blue gum,  Tasmanian bluegum
invasive non-native
Tree

MYRTACEAE

Eucalyptus globulus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Eucalyptus globulus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Eucalyptus globulus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Euphorbia oblongata    Eggleaf spurge
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia oblongata
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Euphorbia oblongata
© 2019 Randy Huey
Euphorbia oblongata
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Ficus carica    Common fig,  Edible fig
invasive non-native
Tree

MORACEAE

Ficus carica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Ficus carica
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Ficus carica
© 2018 Vicki Salazar

Foeniculum vulgare    Biscuit root,  Sweet fennel
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Foeniculum vulgare
© 2019 Nicole Leatherman
Foeniculum vulgare
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Foeniculum vulgare
© 2018 Henry DiRocco

Genista monspessulana    French broom
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Genista monspessulana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Genista monspessulana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Genista monspessulana
© 2021 Michelle Karle

Geranium robertianum    herb Robert
invasive non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Geranium robertianum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Geranium robertianum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Geranium robertianum
© 2016 Steve Matson

Picris echioides    Bristly ox-tongue
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Picris echioides
© 2016 Hayley Ross
Picris echioides
© 2019 Rachelle Gray
Picris echioides
© 2012 Elizabeth Brusati

Hirschfeldia incana    Mediterranean hoary mustard,  Short podded mustard,  Summer mustard
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Hirschfeldia incana
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Hirschfeldia incana
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Hirschfeldia incana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Lathyrus latifolius    Everlasting pea,  Perennial pea,  Perennial sweet pea
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus latifolius
© 2020 Jutta Burger
Lathyrus latifolius
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Lathyrus latifolius
© 2021 Sherry Adams

Cardaria draba    Whitetop
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Cardaria draba
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cardaria draba
© 2021 Mike Russler
Cardaria draba
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Lepidium latifolium    Broad leaved pepper grass,  Broadleaved pepperweed,  Perennial pepperweed
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium latifolium
© 2022 Donald Burk
Lepidium latifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lepidium latifolium
© 2021 Michelle Karle

Ligustrum lucidum    Glossy privet
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

OLEACEAE

Ligustrum lucidum
© 2021 Alex Nikolaou
Ligustrum lucidum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Ligustrum lucidum
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

Ligustrum ovalifolium    California privet
non-native
Tree, Shrub

OLEACEAE

Ligustrum ovalifolium
© 2018 Abbot Chambers
Ligustrum ovalifolium
© 2020 Diana Wahl
Ligustrum ovalifolium
© 2013 Ramona Robison

Lythrum salicaria    Purple loosestrife
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

LYTHRACEAE

Lythrum salicaria
© 2023 Donald Burk
Lythrum salicaria
© 2022 Eric Jennings
Lythrum salicaria
© 2020 Katie Rian

Marrubium vulgare    White horehound
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Marrubium vulgare
© ©2013 Gary McDonald
Marrubium vulgare
© 2015 Diane Etchison
Marrubium vulgare
© 2018 Nancy Hamlett

Nicotiana glauca    Tree tobacco
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Nicotiana glauca
© 2019 Jean B Henney
Nicotiana glauca
© 2017 Steve Matson
Nicotiana glauca
© 2017 Steve Matson

Olea europaea    Olive
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

OLEACEAE

Olea europaea
© 2022 Donald Burk
Olea europaea
© 2021 Thomas Reyes
Olea europaea
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Oxalis pes-caprae    Bermuda buttercup,  Sourgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

OXALIDACEAE

Oxalis pes-caprae
© 2015 Richard Chasey
Oxalis pes-caprae
© 2017 Angelique Herman
Oxalis pes-caprae
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Phalaris aquatica    Bulbous canarygrass,  Harding grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Phalaris aquatica
© 2018 Thomas Reyes
Phalaris aquatica
© 2021 Lenihan Mazur
Phalaris aquatica
© 2022 Lenihan Mazur

Prunus cerasifera    Cherry plum
invasive non-native
Tree

ROSACEAE

Prunus cerasifera
© 2021 MCOSD EDRR
Prunus cerasifera
© 2019 MCOSD EDRR
Prunus cerasifera
© 2015 jamie smith

Acroptilon repens    Russian knapweed
non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Acroptilon repens
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Acroptilon repens
© 2014 Steve Matson
Acroptilon repens
© 2017 Barbara Boethling

Robinia pseudoacacia    Black locust
invasive non-native
Tree

FABACEAE

Robinia pseudoacacia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Robinia pseudoacacia
© 2021 David Wolfson
Robinia pseudoacacia
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff

Rubus discolor    Elmleaf blackberry,  Elm leaf blackberry
non-native
Vine, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rubus discolor
© 2024 Donald Burk
Rubus discolor
© 2020 Jennifer Mo
Rubus discolor
© 2021 Ramona Robison

Schinus molle    Peruvian pepper tree,  Peruvian peppertree
invasive non-native
Tree

ANACARDIACEAE

Schinus molle
© 2021 stephen rosenthal
Schinus molle
© 2017 William McCarey
Schinus molle
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Sesbania punicea    Red sesbania,  Rattlebox
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Sesbania punicea
© 2020 Jennifer Mo
Sesbania punicea
© 2017 Ellen Uhler
Sesbania punicea
© 2021 HARDEEP BAINS

Silybum marianum    Blessed milkthistle,  Milk thistle
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Silybum marianum
© 2020 Nancy Hamlett
Silybum marianum
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Silybum marianum
© 2018 Angelique Herman

Piptatherum miliaceum    Smilo grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Piptatherum miliaceum
© 2022 Donald Burk
Piptatherum miliaceum
© 2009 Keir Morse
Piptatherum miliaceum
© 2022 Donald Burk

Tamarix parviflora    Fourstamen tamarisk,  Smallflower tamarisk
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

TAMARICACEAE

Tamarix parviflora
© 2020 Leslie Cobb
Tamarix parviflora
© 2020 Leslie Cobb
Tamarix parviflora
© 2015 Steve Matson

Tribulus terrestris    Puncture vine,  Puncturevine
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ZYGOPHYLLACEAE

Tribulus terrestris
© 2015 Steve Matson
Tribulus terrestris
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Tribulus terrestris
© 2020 Maura Hay

Vinca major    Bigleaf periwinkle,  Greater periwinkle,  Vinca
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

Vinca major
© 2020 Julia Markey
Vinca major
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Vinca major
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Xanthium spinosum    Spiny clotbur,  Spiny cockleburr
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Xanthium spinosum
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Xanthium spinosum
© 2021 Lynn Overtree
Xanthium spinosum
© 2017 B.J. Dion