logo Calflora  Illustrated Plant List 
Laguna Lake Park and Open Space
San Luis Obispo County

David Keil  / CNPS-SLO  (2019-06-07)

Record Detail Nearby Surveys What Grows Here?
352 PLANTS
Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Achillea millefolium
© 2022 Andy Ford
Achillea millefolium
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Achillea millefolium
© 2018 Gary McDonald

Achyrachaena mollis    Blow-Wives
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Achyrachaena mollis
© 2015 Diane Etchison
Achyrachaena mollis
© 2022 Mike Russler
Achyrachaena mollis
© 2022 Mike Russler

Acmispon americanus var. americanus    American bird's foot trefoil,  American trefoil,  Spanish lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon americanus var. americanus
© 2015 Steve Matson
Acmispon americanus var. americanus
© 2015 Steve Matson
Acmispon americanus var. americanus
© 2015 Steve Matson

Acmispon brachycarpus    hill lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon brachycarpus
© 2005 Steve Matson
Acmispon brachycarpus
© 2005 Steve Matson
Acmispon brachycarpus
© 2018 Steve Matson

native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon junceus var. junceus
© 2016 John Doyen
Acmispon junceus var. junceus
© 2016 John Doyen
Acmispon junceus var. junceus
© 2016 John Doyen

native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon maritimus var. maritimus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon maritimus var. maritimus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon maritimus var. maritimus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Acmispon strigosus    Strigose lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon strigosus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Acmispon strigosus
© 2009 Steve Matson
Acmispon strigosus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Agrostis exarata    Spike bentgrass,  Spike redtop
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis exarata
© 2022 Teal Derrer
Agrostis exarata
© 2021 David popp
Agrostis exarata
© 2022 John Rawlings

Alisma triviale    Northern water plantain
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

ALISMATACEAE

Alisma triviale
© 2023 Ken-ichi Ueda
Alisma triviale
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Alisma triviale
© 2019 Gena Bentall

native
Perennial herb (bulb)

ALLIACEAE

Allium lacunosum var. lacunosum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Allium lacunosum var. lacunosum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Allium lacunosum var. lacunosum
© 2016 Steve Matson

Amaranthus albus    Pigweed amaranth,  Tumbleweed
non-native
Annual herb

AMARANTHACEAE

Amaranthus albus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Amaranthus albus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Amaranthus albus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Amaranthus blitoides    Mat amaranth,  Prostrate amaranth,  Prostrate pigweed
native
Annual herb

AMARANTHACEAE

Amaranthus blitoides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Amaranthus blitoides
© 2023 Helen Hancock
Amaranthus blitoides
© 2024 Dianne Lake

Amaranthus deflexus    Amaranth,  Large fruited amaranth,  Largefruit amaranth
non-native
Annual herb

AMARANTHACEAE

Amaranthus deflexus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Amaranthus deflexus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Amaranthus deflexus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Amaranthus hybridus    Slender pigweed,  Slim amaranth
non-native
Annual herb

AMARANTHACEAE

Amaranthus hybridus
© 2016 Jean Pawek
Amaranthus hybridus
© 2016 Jean Pawek
Amaranthus hybridus
© 2016 Jean Pawek

Amaranthus powellii    Powell's amaranth
native
Annual herb

AMARANTHACEAE

Amaranthus powellii
© 2022 Donald Burk
Amaranthus powellii
© 2019 David popp
Amaranthus powellii
© 2015 Keir Morse

Ambrosia acanthicarpa    Annual bursage,  Annual burweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Ambrosia acanthicarpa
© 2009 Steve Matson
Ambrosia acanthicarpa
© 2009 Steve Matson
Ambrosia acanthicarpa
© 2013 Steve Matson

Ambrosia psilostachya    Ragweed,  Western ragweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Ambrosia psilostachya
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi
Ambrosia psilostachya
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Ambrosia psilostachya
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Amsinckia intermedia    Common fiddleneck
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Amsinckia intermedia
© 2020 Matt Berger
Amsinckia intermedia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Amsinckia intermedia
© 2021 David popp

Anthemis cotula    Dog fennel,  Mayweed, dog fennel,  Stinking chamomile
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Anthemis cotula
© 2017 Diane Etchison
Anthemis cotula
© 2019 Nathan Taxel
Anthemis cotula
© 2019 Dave Beller

Apiastrum angustifolium    Mock parsley,  Wild celery,  Wild parsley
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Apiastrum angustifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Apiastrum angustifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Apiastrum angustifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Aristida adscensionis    Six weeks three awn,  Sixweeks threeawn
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Aristida adscensionis
© 2023 Keir Morse
Aristida adscensionis
© 2023 Keir Morse
Aristida adscensionis
© 2016 James Bailey

Artemisia californica    California sagebrush,  Coast sagebrush,  Coastal sage brush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia californica
© 2018 James Gonsman
Artemisia californica
© 2019 Aaron Echols
Artemisia californica
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Artemisia douglasiana    California mugwort,  Douglas' sagewort
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia douglasiana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Artemisia douglasiana
© 2016 Glen Schneider
Artemisia douglasiana
© 2021 Mike Russler

Asclepias fascicularis    Narrow leaf milkweed
native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

Asclepias fascicularis
© 2010 Steve Matson
Asclepias fascicularis
© 2010 Steve Matson
Asclepias fascicularis
© 2014 Steve Matson

Astragalus curtipes    Morro milkvetch,  San luis obispo milkvetch,  South coast milk vetch
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus curtipes
© 2021 Joel A. Germond, Psy.D.
Astragalus curtipes
© 2020 David Greenberger
Astragalus curtipes
© 2020 David Greenberger

Astragalus gambelianus    Dwarf loco weed,  Gambel's dwarf milk vetch,  Gambel's locoweed
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus gambelianus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Astragalus gambelianus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Astragalus gambelianus
© 2022 Mike Russler

Athysanus pusillus    Athysanus,  Common sandweed,  Dwarf athysanus
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Athysanus pusillus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Athysanus pusillus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Athysanus pusillus
© 2008 Steve Matson

Atriplex prostrata    Fat-hen
non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex prostrata
© 2015 Alice Cummings
Atriplex prostrata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex prostrata
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Atriplex semibaccata    Australian saltbush
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex semibaccata
© 2015 James Bailey
Atriplex semibaccata
© 2021 David Wolfson
Atriplex semibaccata
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Avena barbata    Slender oat,  Slim oat
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Avena barbata
© 2018 Julian Geoghegan
Avena barbata
© 2023 David popp
Avena barbata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Avena fatua    Wild oat,  Wildoat
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Avena fatua
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Avena fatua
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Avena fatua
© 2023 Matt Berger

Azolla filiculoides    American water fern, mosquito fern,  Mosquito fern,  Pacific mosquitofern
native
Fern

AZOLLACEAE

Azolla filiculoides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Azolla filiculoides
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Azolla filiculoides
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow

Baccharis pilularis    Coyote brush,  Dwarf chaparral broom
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis pilularis
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Baccharis pilularis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff: Staminate and pistillate plants in flower.
Baccharis pilularis
© 2018 Cynthia Powell

Baccharis salicifolia    Mule fat., seep willow,  Mule's fat,  Mulefat
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis salicifolia
© 2023 Julia Markey
Baccharis salicifolia
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Baccharis salicifolia
© 2023 Julia Markey

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

Bidens pilosa    Hairy beggarticks
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Bidens pilosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Bidens pilosa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Bidens pilosa
© 2020 David Wolfson

Bloomeria crocea var. aurea    Common goldenstar
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Bloomeria crocea var. aurea
© 2019 David Greenberger
Bloomeria crocea var. aurea
© 2020 Kimberly Coates
Bloomeria crocea var. aurea
© 2018 Gary McDonald

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Bolboschoenus maritimus ssp. paludosus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Bolboschoenus maritimus ssp. paludosus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Bolboschoenus maritimus ssp. paludosus
© 2020 Alice Cummings

Brachypodium hybridum    Small Tree-Mallow


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

Bromus berteroanus    Chilean chess
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus berteroanus
© 2023 John Rawlings
Bromus berteroanus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Bromus berteroanus
© 2006 Steve Matson

Bromus carinatus var. carinatus    California brome,  Mountain brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus carinatus var. carinatus
© 2016 Richard Chasey
Bromus carinatus var. carinatus
© 2013 Jean Pawek
Bromus carinatus var. carinatus
© 2021 Amelia Ryan

non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus catharticus var. catharticus
© 2019 John Rawlings
Bromus catharticus var. catharticus
© 2023 Jacob Smith
Bromus catharticus var. catharticus
© 2023 Jacob Smith

Bromus diandrus    Bromegrass,  Ripgut brome,  Ripgut grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus diandrus
© Alize
Bromus diandrus
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Bromus diandrus
© 2024 David popp

Bromus hordeaceus    Soft brome,  Soft chess
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus hordeaceus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus hordeaceus
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Bromus hordeaceus
© 2018 Gary McDonald

Bromus rubens    Red brome
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus rubens
© 2015 Chris Jaster
Bromus rubens
© 2015 jamie smith
Bromus rubens
© 2018 Gary McDonald

Calandrinia menziesii [Calandrinia ciliata]    Small Tree-Mallow


Calibrachoa parviflora    Wild petunia
native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

Calibrachoa parviflora
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Calibrachoa parviflora
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Calibrachoa parviflora
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Calochortus argillosus    Clay mariposa lily
native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Calochortus argillosus
© 2023 Linda Brodman
Calochortus argillosus
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Calochortus argillosus
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley

Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus    Club haired mariposa lily,  Clubhair mariposa lily
rare native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus
© 2020 David Wolfson
Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus
© 2020 David Krause
Calochortus clavatus var. clavatus
© 2023 Mike Russler

Calochortus obispoensis    San luis mariposa lily
rare native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Calochortus obispoensis
© 2023 Morgan Stickrod
Calochortus obispoensis
© 2020 Meghan Lindt
Calochortus obispoensis
© 2018 Margarita Orlova

Calystegia macrostegia ssp. cyclostegia    Coast morning glory,  Island false bindweed
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CONVOLVULACEAE

Calystegia macrostegia ssp. cyclostegia
© 2017 Michael Mitchell
Calystegia macrostegia ssp. cyclostegia
© 2020 James Gonsman
Calystegia macrostegia ssp. cyclostegia
© 2017 Michael Mitchell

Calystegia subacaulis ssp. episcopalis    Cambria morning glory,  San luis obispo county morning glory
rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

CONVOLVULACEAE

Calystegia subacaulis ssp. episcopalis
© 2019 David Greenberger
Calystegia subacaulis ssp. episcopalis
© 2021 Kristen Nelson
Calystegia subacaulis ssp. episcopalis
© 2018 Adonis Tate

Cardamine californica    California toothwort,  milkmaids
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Cardamine californica
© 2020 Barbara Peck
Cardamine californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cardamine californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Carduus pycnocephalus    Italian thistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2023 Diana Wahl
Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Carex praegracilis    Clustered field sedge,  Field sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex praegracilis
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Carex praegracilis
© 2020 John Rawlings
Carex praegracilis
© 2020 Steve Matson

Carex serratodens    Bifid sedge,  Two tooth sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex serratodens
© 2019 Steve Matson
Carex serratodens
© 2019 Steve Matson
Carex serratodens
© 2021 Cynthia Powell

Carpobrotus edulis    Hottentot fig,  Iceplant,  Sea fig
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

AIZOACEAE

Carpobrotus edulis
© 2021 Michelle Karle
Carpobrotus edulis
© 2017 Lisa Miller
Carpobrotus edulis
© 2018 Michael Chasse

Castilleja densiflora ssp. obispoensis    Obispo indian paintbrush,  San luis obispo owl's clover
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja densiflora ssp. obispoensis
© 2024 Kyle Suchy
Castilleja densiflora ssp. obispoensis
© 2023 Kyle Suchy
Castilleja densiflora ssp. obispoensis
© 2024 Kyle Suchy

Castilleja minor ssp. spiralis    Lesser indian paintbrush,  Lesser paintbrush
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja minor ssp. spiralis
© 2023 Rhonda Allen
Castilleja minor ssp. spiralis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Castilleja minor ssp. spiralis
© 2019 Matt Berger

Cenchrus clandestinus    Kikuyu grass,  Kikuyugrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Cenchrus clandestinus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cenchrus clandestinus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cenchrus clandestinus
© 2017 Josh Nuzzo

Cenchrus longisetus    Feathertop
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Cenchrus longisetus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Cenchrus longisetus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cenchrus longisetus
© 2021 Julian Geoghegan

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

Centromadia parryi ssp. congdonii    Congdon's tarplant
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Centromadia parryi ssp. congdonii
© 2024 Ken-ichi Ueda
Centromadia parryi ssp. congdonii
© 2023 Jordan Collins
Centromadia parryi ssp. congdonii
© 2024 Ken-ichi Ueda

Cerastium glomeratum    Large mouse ears,  Mouseear chickweed,  Sticky chickweed
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Cerastium glomeratum
© 2024 Dana York
Cerastium glomeratum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cerastium glomeratum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Chenopodiastrum murale [Chenopodium murale]    Small Tree-Mallow


Chenopodium album    Lamb's quarters,  Lambs quarters,  White goosefoot
non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Chenopodium album
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Chenopodium album
© 2014 Toni Corelli
Chenopodium album
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum    Common soaproot,  Wavyleaf soap plant
native
Perennial herb

AGAVACEAE

Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum
© 2021 Sue Graue
Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum
© 2015 Sharon King & Randy Aeschliman
Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Chorizanthe breweri    Brewer's spineflower,  San luis obispo spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe breweri
© 2020 David Greenberger
Chorizanthe breweri
© 2020 David Greenberger
Chorizanthe breweri
© 2023 Mike Russler

Chorizanthe palmeri    Palmer's spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe palmeri
© 2019 David Greenberger
Chorizanthe palmeri
© 2012 Terrence Gosliner
Chorizanthe palmeri
© 2023 Mike Russler

Cichorium intybus    Chicory
non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cichorium intybus
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Cichorium intybus
© 2022 David Strauch
Cichorium intybus
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Cirsium fontinale var. obispoense    Chorro creek bog thistle
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium fontinale var. obispoense
© 2017 Cindy Roessler
Cirsium fontinale var. obispoense
© 2015 David Wolfson
Cirsium fontinale var. obispoense
© 2020 David Greenberger

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

Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata    Claytonia,  Miner's lettuce
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson

Collinsia heterophylla    Purple chinese houses
native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Collinsia heterophylla
© 2022 Mary Ann Machi
Collinsia heterophylla
© 2019 David Greenberger
Collinsia heterophylla
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Conium maculatum    Poison hemlock
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Conium maculatum
© 2024 Cynthia Powell
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

Corethrogyne filaginifolia    Common sandaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Corethrogyne filaginifolia
© 2022 Mike Russler
Corethrogyne filaginifolia
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Corethrogyne filaginifolia
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis    Western dogwood
native
Shrub

CORNACEAE

Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis
© 2019 David Greenberger
Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis
© 2018 Lynn Overtree
Cornus sericea ssp. occidentalis
© 2020 Susan McDougall

Cortaderia jubata    Pampas grass,  Purple pampas grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Cortaderia jubata
© 2018 Ramona Robison
Cortaderia jubata
© 2021 Michelle Karle
Cortaderia jubata
© 2022 Michelle Karle

Cotula coronopifolia    Brass buttons,  Common brassbuttons
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cotula coronopifolia
© 2022 Steve Matson
Cotula coronopifolia
© 2022 Steve Matson
Cotula coronopifolia
© 2018 Adam Chasey

Crassula connata    Pigmy weed,  Sand pygmy weed,  Sand pygmyweed
native
Annual herb

CRASSULACEAE

Crassula connata
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula connata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula connata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Croton setiger    Turkey-mullein
native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Croton setiger
© 2011 Steve Matson
Croton setiger
© 2011 Steve Matson
Croton setiger
© 2014 Richard Chasey

Crypsis schoenoides    Swamp grass,  Swamp picklegrass,  Swamp pricklegrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Crypsis schoenoides
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Crypsis schoenoides
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Crypsis schoenoides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa    Coastal cryptantha
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa
© 2020 David Greenberger
Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa
© 2023 Ken-ichi Ueda

Cuscuta californica var. californica    California dodder,  Chaparral dodder,  Short flowered dodder
native
Annual herb, Vine (parasitic)

CONVOLVULACEAE

Cuscuta californica var. californica
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Cuscuta californica var. californica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Cuscuta californica var. californica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Cuscuta campestris    Field dodder
native
Annual herb, Vine (parasitic)

CONVOLVULACEAE

Cuscuta campestris
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Cuscuta campestris
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Cuscuta campestris
© 2022 Brad Cook

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

Cyperus eragrostis    Tall cyperus,  Tall flatsedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Cyperus eragrostis
© 2016 Joan Hampton
Cyperus eragrostis
© 2021 Ken Lunders
Cyperus eragrostis
© 2014 James Gonsman

Cyperus involucratus    Umbrella plant,  Unbrella plant
non-native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Cyperus involucratus
© 2018 Rachelle Gray
Cyperus involucratus
© 2020 Martin Lemon
Cyperus involucratus
© 2018 Jennifer Mo

Danthonia californica    California oatgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Danthonia californica
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Danthonia californica
© 2021 John Rawlings
Danthonia californica
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Datura stramonium    Jimson weed,  Jimsonweed
non-native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

Datura stramonium
© 2011 Steve Matson
Datura stramonium
© 2011 Steve Matson
Datura stramonium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Deinandra fasciculata    Clustered tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Deinandra fasciculata
© 2022 David Strauch
Deinandra fasciculata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Deinandra fasciculata
© 2017 Steve Matson

Deinandra increscens ssp. increscens    Grassland tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Deinandra increscens ssp. increscens
© 2011 George Williams
Deinandra increscens ssp. increscens
© 2003 Lynn Watson

Delphinium parryi ssp. eastwoodiae    Eastwood's larkspur
rare native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Delphinium parryi ssp. eastwoodiae
© 2023 Mike Russler
Delphinium parryi ssp. eastwoodiae
© 2023 Mike Russler
Delphinium parryi ssp. eastwoodiae
© 2023 Mike Russler

Deschampsia danthonioides    Annual hairgrass
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Deschampsia danthonioides
© 2008 Keir Morse
Deschampsia danthonioides
© 2024 Matt Berger
Deschampsia danthonioides
© 2023 Matt Berger

Dichondra micrantha    Asian ponysfoot
non-native
Perennial herb

CONVOLVULACEAE

Dichondra micrantha
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Dichondra micrantha
© 2012 Dean Wm. Taylor, Ph.D.
Dichondra micrantha
© 2012 Dean Wm. Taylor, Ph.D.

Digitaria sanguinalis    Hairy crabgrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Digitaria sanguinalis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Digitaria sanguinalis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Digitaria sanguinalis
© 2019 Jennifer Mo

Dipsacus sativus    Fuller's teasel,  Indian teasel
invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

DIPSACACEAE

Dipsacus sativus
© 2019 Danielle Carney
Dipsacus sativus
© 2022 Jennifer Mo
Dipsacus sativus
© 2022 David Strauch

native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Dipterostemon capitatus ssp. capitatus. [Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum]
© 2023 Steve Matson
Dipterostemon capitatus ssp. capitatus. [Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum]
© 2023 Steve Matson
Dipterostemon capitatus ssp. capitatus. [Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum]
© 2022 Steve Matson

Distichlis spicata    Inland saltgrass,  Salt grass,  Saltgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Distichlis spicata
© 2020 Matt Berger
Distichlis spicata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Distichlis spicata
© 2022 Donald Burk

Dittrichia graveolens    Stinkwort
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Dudleya abramsii ssp. murina    San Luis Obispo dudleya
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya abramsii ssp. murina
© 2023 Mike Russler
Dudleya abramsii ssp. murina
© 2023 Mike Russler
Dudleya abramsii ssp. murina
© 2023 Mike Russler

Dysphania ambrosioides    Mexican tea
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Dysphania ambrosioides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Dysphania ambrosioides
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Dysphania ambrosioides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Echinochloa colona    Jungle rice
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Echinochloa colona
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Echinochloa colona
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Echinochloa colona
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Echinochloa crus-galli    Barnyard grass,  Japanese millet,  Watergrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Echinochloa crus-galli
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Echinochloa crus-galli
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Echinochloa crus-galli
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

Eichhornia crassipes    Common water hyacinth
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

PONTEDERIACEAE

Eichhornia crassipes
© 2021 Mike Russler
Eichhornia crassipes
© 2018 Rachelle Gray
Eichhornia crassipes
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Elatine californica    California waterwort
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ELATINACEAE

Elatine californica
© 2003 Keir Morse
Elatine californica
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Elatine californica
© Mary Ann Hannon

Eleocharis bella    Beautiful spikerush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Eleocharis bella
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Eleocharis bella
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Eleocharis bella
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Eleocharis macrostachya    Common spikerush,  Creeping spike rush,  Pale spikerush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Eleocharis macrostachya
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Eleocharis macrostachya
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Eleocharis macrostachya
© 2003 Steve Matson

Eleocharis parishii    Parish's spike rush,  Parish's spikerush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Eleocharis parishii
© 2014 Steve Matson
Eleocharis parishii
© 2014 Steve Matson
Eleocharis parishii
© 2018 Rachelle Gray

Elymus condensatus    Giant wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus condensatus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus condensatus
© 2024 Mel Letterman
Elymus condensatus
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus    Blue wild rye,  Blue wildrye,  Western rye grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo
Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Elymus multisetus    Big squirreltail grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus multisetus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus multisetus
© 2023 Helen Hancock
Elymus multisetus
© 2021 Denise Defreese

Elymus triticoides    Beardless wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus triticoides
© 2024 Erin Bergman
Elymus triticoides
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus triticoides
© 2018 Rachelle Gray

Elymus xhansenii [E. glaucus x E. multisetus]    Small Tree-Mallow


Epilobium brachycarpum    Annual fireweed,  Autumn willowweed,  Panicled willow herb
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2019 Ramona Robison
Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Epilobium canum ssp. canum    California fuchsia,  Hummingbird trumpet
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium canum ssp. canum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Epilobium canum ssp. canum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Epilobium canum ssp. canum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum    Fringed willowherb,  Northern willow herb,  Willow herb
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum
© 2014 Steve Matson

Epilobium densiflorum    Dense boisduvalia,  Dense flowered boisduvalia,  Dense flowered spike primrose
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium densiflorum
© 2009 BOB CASE
Epilobium densiflorum
© 2021 Mike Russler
Epilobium densiflorum
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Equisetum hyemale ssp. affine    Giant scouring rush
native
Fern

EQUISETACEAE

Equisetum hyemale ssp. affine
© 2013 Michael Mitchell
Equisetum hyemale ssp. affine
© 2011 Michael Mitchell
Equisetum hyemale ssp. affine
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii    Giant horse tail,  Giant horsetail
native
Fern

EQUISETACEAE

Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley

Eragrostis cilianensis    Stinkgrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Eragrostis cilianensis
© 2021 Donald Burk
Eragrostis cilianensis
© 2024 Donald Burk
Eragrostis cilianensis
© 2021 Donald Burk

native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Eragrostis pectinacea var. pectinacea
© 2007 Steve Matson
Eragrostis pectinacea var. pectinacea
© 2007 Steve Matson
Eragrostis pectinacea var. pectinacea
© 2007 Steve Matson

Erigeron bonariensis    Flax-leaved horseweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron bonariensis
© 2021 Donald Burk
Erigeron bonariensis
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Erigeron bonariensis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Erigeron canadensis    Canada horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron canadensis
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Erigeron canadensis
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Erigeron canadensis
© 2022 Mike Russler

Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum    Golden yarrow,  Yellow yarrow
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum
© 2023 Ryan O'Dell
Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum
© 2013 James Gonsman
Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Erodium botrys    Big heron bill,  Broad leaf filaree,  Long beaked filaree
non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Erodium botrys
© 2006 Steve Matson
Erodium botrys
© 2006 Steve Matson
Erodium botrys
© 2006 Steve Matson

Erodium brachycarpum    Foothill filaree,  Short fruited filaree,  Shortfruit stork's bill
invasive non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Erodium brachycarpum
© 2016 Bob van Duinen
Erodium brachycarpum
© 2020 Angelique Herman
Erodium brachycarpum
© 2016 Steve Matson

Erodium cicutarium    Coastal heron's bill,  Red stemmed filaree,  Redstem stork's bill
invasive non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Erodium cicutarium
© 2022 Steve Matson
Erodium cicutarium
© 2008 Steve Matson
Erodium cicutarium
© 2022 Steve Matson

Erodium moschatum    Musky stork's bill,  White stemmed filaree,  Whitestem filaree
invasive non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Erodium moschatum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Erodium moschatum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Erodium moschatum
© 2016 Steve Matson

Eryngium aristulatum var. hooveri    Hoover's button celery,  Hoover's eryngo
rare native
Annual, Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Eryngium aristulatum var. hooveri
© 2011 Aaron Arthur
Eryngium aristulatum var. hooveri
© 2014 Maya Goklany
Eryngium aristulatum var. hooveri
© 2010 Chris Winchell

Eryngium armatum    Coastal eryngo,  Coyote thistle,  Prickly coyote thistle
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Eryngium armatum
© 2006 Steve Matson
Eryngium armatum
© 2006 Steve Matson
Eryngium armatum
© 2015 Tim Miller

native
Annual herb

PHRYMACEAE


native
Perennial

PHRYMACEAE

Erythranthe grandis
© 2020 David Greenberger
Erythranthe grandis
© 2022 Charles Russell
Erythranthe grandis
© 2022 Charles Russell

Erythranthe microphylla    Small leaved monkeyflower
rare native
Annual herb

PHRYMACEAE

Erythranthe microphylla
© 2019 Susan McDougall
Erythranthe microphylla
© 2021 Robert Steers
Erythranthe microphylla
© 2021 Robert Steers

Eschscholzia californica    California poppy
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Eschscholzia californica
© 2019 Dee Shea Himes
Eschscholzia californica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Eschscholzia californica
© 2019 Amy Rapport

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 maculata    Spotted spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia maculata
© 2019 B.J. Dion
Euphorbia maculata
© 2019 B.J. Dion
Euphorbia maculata
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Euphorbia peplus    Petty spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia peplus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Euphorbia peplus
© 2022 Alice Cummings
Euphorbia peplus
© 2018 MCOSD EDRR

Euphorbia serpens    Matted sandmat
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia serpens
© 2019 B.J. Dion
Euphorbia serpens
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Euphorbia serpens
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Euphorbia spathulata    Reticulate seeded spurge,  Warty spurge
native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia spathulata
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Euphorbia spathulata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Euphorbia spathulata
© 2014 Steve Matson

Festuca arundinacea    Alta fescue,  Reed fescue,  Tall fescue
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca arundinacea
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Festuca arundinacea
© 2020 Robert Steers
Festuca arundinacea
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR

Festuca bromoides    Brome fescue
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Festuca bromoides
© 2022 Diana Wahl
Festuca bromoides
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Festuca bromoides
© 2021 David popp

Festuca microstachys    Small fescue
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Festuca microstachys
© 2011 Steve Matson
Festuca microstachys
© 2024 Emily R. Allen
Festuca microstachys
© 2011 Steve Matson

Festuca myuros    Rattail sixweeks grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Festuca myuros
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Festuca myuros
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca myuros
© 2022 John Rawlings

Festuca perennis    Italian rye grass
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca perennis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca perennis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca perennis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Frangula californica ssp. californica    California coffeeberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Frangula californica ssp. californica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Frangula californica ssp. californica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Frangula californica ssp. californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Fritillaria biflora var. biflora    Chocolate lily
native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Fritillaria biflora var. biflora
© 2006 Steve Matson
Fritillaria biflora var. biflora
© 2006 Steve Matson
Fritillaria biflora var. biflora
© 2006 Steve Matson

Galium aparine    Cleavers,  Common bedstraw,  Goose grass
native
Annual herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium aparine
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium aparine
© 2023 Julia Markey
Galium aparine
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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 dissectum    Cranesbill,  Cut leaved geranium,  Cutleaf geranium
invasive non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Geranium dissectum
© 2021 Al Keuter
Geranium dissectum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Geranium dissectum
© 2014 Bryan Derr

native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia
© 2021 Helen Hancock
Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Gilia achilleifolia ssp. achilleifolia
© 2021 Mary Conway

Hazardia squarrosa var. squarrosa    Saw toothed goldenbush,  Sawtooth goldenbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Hazardia squarrosa var. squarrosa
© 2021 Mike Russler
Hazardia squarrosa var. squarrosa
© 2021 Mary Conway
Hazardia squarrosa var. squarrosa
© 2021 Mary Conway

Hedypnois rhagadioloides    Crete weed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hedypnois rhagadioloides
© 2022 Steve Matson
Hedypnois rhagadioloides
© 2022 Steve Matson
Hedypnois rhagadioloides
© 2022 Steve Matson

Helenium bigelovii    Bigelow's sneezeweed,  Sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Helenium bigelovii
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Helenium bigelovii
© 2019 Bryant Baker
Helenium bigelovii
© 2020 Rebecca Schoenenberger

Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum    Alkali heliotrope,  Seaside heliotrope
native
Perennial herb

HELIOTROPIACEAE

Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum
© 2019 Rachelle Gray
Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Hemizonia congesta ssp. luzulifolia    Hayfield tarweed,  Woodrush tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hemizonia congesta ssp. luzulifolia
© 2013 Arcangelo Wessells
Hemizonia congesta ssp. luzulifolia
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Hemizonia congesta ssp. luzulifolia
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Hesperevax sparsiflora var. sparsiflora    Erect dwarf cudweed,  Few flowered evax
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hesperevax sparsiflora var. sparsiflora
© 2020 Stacie Wolny
Hesperevax sparsiflora var. sparsiflora
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Hesperevax sparsiflora var. sparsiflora
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Heterotheca grandiflora    Telegraph weed,  Telegraphweed
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Heterotheca grandiflora
© 2021 Mike Russler
Heterotheca grandiflora
© 2021 Mike Russler
Heterotheca grandiflora
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson

Hordeum marinum ssp. gussoneanum    Barley,  Mediterranean barley
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Hordeum marinum ssp. gussoneanum
© 2018 Carolyn
Hordeum marinum ssp. gussoneanum
© 2020 Paul Aigner
Hordeum marinum ssp. gussoneanum
© 2017 Toni Corelli

Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum    Farmer's foxtail,  Foxtail barley,  Hare barley
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum
© 2021 Al Keuter
Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Hydrocotyle verticillata    Whorled marsh pennywort,  Whorled marshpennywort
native
Perennial herb

ARALIACEAE

Hydrocotyle verticillata
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff
Hydrocotyle verticillata
© 2020 Robert Byrnes
Hydrocotyle verticillata
© 2019 David Greenberger

Hypochaeris glabra    Smooth cat's ear
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hypochaeris glabra
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Hypochaeris glabra
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Hypochaeris glabra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Annual grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus bufonius var. bufonius
© 2021 John Rawlings
Juncus bufonius var. bufonius
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Juncus bufonius var. bufonius
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Juncus lescurii    Dune rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus lescurii
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Juncus lescurii
© 2008 Toni Corelli
Juncus lescurii
© 2008 Toni Corelli

Juncus occidentalis    Rush,  Slender juncus,  Western rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus occidentalis
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Juncus occidentalis
© 2021 Dick Rawson
Juncus occidentalis
© 2021 Dick Rawson

Juncus phaeocephalus var. phaeocephalus    Brown headed rush,  Brownhead rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus phaeocephalus var. phaeocephalus
© 2019 Dee Shea Himes
Juncus phaeocephalus var. phaeocephalus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Juncus phaeocephalus var. phaeocephalus
© 2019 John Rawlings

Kickxia elatine    Sharp leaved fluellin,  Sharp point fluellin,  Sharpleaf cancerwort
non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Kickxia elatine
© 2023 John Malpas
Kickxia elatine
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Kickxia elatine
© 2016 Barbara Boethling

Koeleria macrantha    June grass,  Prairie junegrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Koeleria macrantha
© 2015 Steve Matson
Koeleria macrantha
© 2015 Steve Matson
Koeleria macrantha
© 2015 Steve Matson

Lactuca saligna    Narrow leaved wild lettuce,  Willow lettuce,  Willowleaf lettuce
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lactuca saligna
© 2021 Don Hollander
Lactuca saligna
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Lactuca saligna
© 2021 Don Hollander

Lactuca serriola    Prickly lettuce,  Prickly wild lettuce
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lactuca serriola
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Lactuca serriola
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Lactuca serriola
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Laennecia coulteri    Coulter's horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Laennecia coulteri
© 2012 Steve Matson
Laennecia coulteri
© 2012 Steve Matson
Laennecia coulteri
© 2012 Steve Matson

Lagophylla ramosissima    Branched lagophylla,  Common hareleaf
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lagophylla ramosissima
© 2024 Mike Russler
Lagophylla ramosissima
© 2021 Dee Shea Himes
Lagophylla ramosissima
© 2022 Mike Russler

Lamarckia aurea    Goldentop grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Lamarckia aurea
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Lamarckia aurea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lamarckia aurea
© 2015 James Gonsman

Lasthenia glaberrima    Smooth goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia glaberrima
© 2017 Michael Mitchell
Lasthenia glaberrima
© 2020 Matt Berger
Lasthenia glaberrima
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

Lasthenia gracilis    Needle goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia gracilis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lasthenia gracilis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lasthenia gracilis
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

Lathyrus odoratus    Common sweet pea,  Garden sweet pea,  Sweetpea
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus odoratus
© 2017 danielle noe
Lathyrus odoratus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Lathyrus odoratus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus    Common pacific pea,  Hillside pea,  Wild sweetpea
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus
© 2023 Steve Conger
Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus
© 2022 Charles Russell
Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus
© 2015 Chris Jaster

Layia jonesii    Jones' tidytips,  Jones's layia
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Layia jonesii
© 2021 Kristen Nelson
Layia jonesii
© 2021 Kristen Nelson
Layia jonesii
© 2011 Chris Winchell

Lepidium nitidum    Peppergrass,  Shining pepper grass,  Shining pepperweed
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium nitidum
© 2021 Steve Matson
Lepidium nitidum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lepidium nitidum
© 2021 Steve Matson

Lepidium pinnatifidum    Featherleaf pepperweed,  Wayside pepper grass
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium pinnatifidum
© 2016 Keir Morse
Lepidium pinnatifidum
© 1982 Robert E. Preston, Ph.D.
Lepidium pinnatifidum
© 2010 Zoya Akulova

Lepidium strictum    Peppergrass,  Prostrate pepper grass,  Upright pepperweed
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium strictum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Lepidium strictum
© 2022 Jim Xerogeanes
Lepidium strictum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Leptochloa fusca ssp. fascicularis    Bearded sprangletop
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Leptochloa fusca ssp. fascicularis
© 2023 Donald Burk
Leptochloa fusca ssp. fascicularis
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Leptochloa fusca ssp. fascicularis
© 2021 Ken Hickman

Leptosiphon parviflorus    Variable linanthus
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Leptosiphon parviflorus
© 2008 Keir Morse
Leptosiphon parviflorus
© 2008 Keir Morse
Leptosiphon parviflorus
© 2008 Keir Morse

Lobularia maritima    Sweet alyssum
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lobularia maritima
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Lobularia maritima
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Lobularia maritima
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Logfia gallica    Narrowleaf cottonrose
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Logfia gallica
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Logfia gallica
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Logfia gallica
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Lomatium caruifolium var. caruifolium    Alkali desertparsley,  Caraway leaved lomatium
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Lomatium caruifolium var. caruifolium
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lomatium caruifolium var. caruifolium
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lomatium caruifolium var. caruifolium
© 2014 Steve Matson

Lomatium parvifolium    Coastal biscuitroot,  Small leaved lomatium
rare native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Lomatium parvifolium
© 2020 David Greenberger
Lomatium parvifolium
© 2023 Mike Russler
Lomatium parvifolium
© 2021 Patrick Furtado

Lomatium utriculatum    Bladder parsnip,  Common lomatium,  Hog fennel
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Lomatium utriculatum
© 2006 Steve Matson
Lomatium utriculatum
© 2006 Steve Matson
Lomatium utriculatum
© 2015 James Gonsman

Lonicera japonica    Japanese honeysuckle
non-native
Vine, Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Lonicera japonica
© 2018 michelle peruzzi
Lonicera japonica
© 2022 Andy Ford
Lonicera japonica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Lotus corniculatus    Bird's foot trefoil,  Birdfoot deervetch,  Broadleaf birdsfoot trefoil
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus corniculatus
© 2005 Steve Matson
Lotus corniculatus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lotus corniculatus
© 2014 Steve Matson

Lupinus bicolor    Annual lupine,  Bicolored lupine,  Miniature lupine
native
Annual, Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus bicolor
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Lupinus bicolor
© 2022 Mike Russler
Lupinus bicolor
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi

Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus    Chick lupine,  Dense flowered platycarpos,  Whitewhorl lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus
© 2014 Steve Matson

Lupinus nanus    Sky lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus nanus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lupinus nanus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lupinus nanus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Lupinus truncatus    Blunt leaved lupine,  Collared annual lupine,  Truncate leaf lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus truncatus
© 2023 Caitlin Kreutz
Lupinus truncatus
© 2023 Connor O'Hara-Baker
Lupinus truncatus
© 2010 Michael Mitchell

Lysimachia arvensis    Scarlet pimpernel
non-native
Annual herb

MYRSINACEAE

Lysimachia arvensis
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Lysimachia arvensis
© 2022 Chris McDonald
Lysimachia arvensis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Lythrum californicum    California loosestrife,  Common loosestrife
native
Perennial herb

LYTHRACEAE

Lythrum californicum
© 2017 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen
Lythrum californicum
© 2024 Ken-ichi Ueda
Lythrum californicum
© 2023 Ryan O'Dell

Lythrum hyssopifolia    Hyssop loosestrife
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

LYTHRACEAE

Lythrum hyssopifolia
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Lythrum hyssopifolia
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Lythrum hyssopifolia
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Madia sativa    Chile tarweed,  Coast tarweed,  Coastal tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Madia sativa
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff
Madia sativa
© 2021 David Wolfson
Madia sativa
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow

Malacothrix clevelandii    Cleveland's dandelion,  Cleveland's desertdandelion,  Cleveland's malacothrix
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Malacothrix clevelandii
© 2021 Steve Laymon
Malacothrix clevelandii
© 2022 Mike Russler
Malacothrix clevelandii
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Malva nicaeensis    Bull mallow
non-native
Annual herb

MALVACEAE

Malva nicaeensis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Malva nicaeensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Malva nicaeensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Malva parviflora    Cheeseweed mallow
non-native
Annual herb

MALVACEAE

Malva parviflora
© 2022 Mike Russler
Malva parviflora
© 2022 Donald Burk
Malva parviflora
© 2022 Mike Russler

non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

MALVACEAE

Malva pseudolavatera
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Malva pseudolavatera
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Malva pseudolavatera
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Malvella leprosa    Alkali mallow
native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Malvella leprosa
© 2023 Donald Burk
Malvella leprosa
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Malvella leprosa
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel

Matricaria discoidea    Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Matricaria discoidea
© 2008 Steve Matson
Matricaria discoidea
© 2008 Steve Matson
Matricaria discoidea
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

Medicago polymorpha    Bur clover,  Bur medic,  California burclover
invasive non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Medicago polymorpha
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Medicago polymorpha
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Medicago polymorpha
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Melica californica    California melicgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Melica californica
© 2023 John Rawlings
Melica californica
© 2021 John Rawlings
Melica californica
© 2022 John Rawlings

Melica imperfecta    California melic,  Coast range melic,  Small flowered melica
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Melica imperfecta
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Melica imperfecta
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Melica imperfecta
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Melilotus albus    White sweetclover
invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

FABACEAE

Melilotus albus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Melilotus albus
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Melilotus albus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Melilotus indicus    Annual yellow sweetclover,  Sourclover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Melilotus indicus
© 2019 Randy Huey
Melilotus indicus
© 2019 Randy Huey
Melilotus indicus
© 2017 Rosalie Benitez

Mentha canadensis    Wild mint
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Mentha canadensis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Mentha canadensis
© 2023 Suzanne L. Weakley
Mentha canadensis
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Microseris douglasii ssp. douglasii    Douglas' microseris,  Douglas' silverpuffs
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Microseris douglasii ssp. douglasii
© 2017 Steve Matson
Microseris douglasii ssp. douglasii
© 2017 Steve Matson
Microseris douglasii ssp. douglasii
© 2017 Steve Matson

Microseris douglasii ssp. tenella    Douglas' silverpuffs,  Short scaled microseris
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Microseris douglasii ssp. tenella
© 2022 Helen Hancock
Microseris douglasii ssp. tenella
© 2019 Diane Renshaw
Microseris douglasii ssp. tenella
© 2022 Helen Hancock

Modiola caroliniana    Carolina bristle mallow,  Carolina bristlemallow
non-native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Modiola caroliniana
© 2020 David Wolfson
Modiola caroliniana
© 2020 Asa B Spade
Modiola caroliniana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Nasturtium officinale    Watercress
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

BRASSICACEAE

Nasturtium officinale
© 2012 Steve Matson
Nasturtium officinale
© 2012 Steve Matson
Nasturtium officinale
© 2012 Steve Matson

Navarretia squarrosa    Skunkbush,  Skunkweed
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia squarrosa
© 2024 Mike Russler
Navarretia squarrosa
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Navarretia squarrosa
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley

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

Oxybasis chenopodioides    Small Tree-Mallow


Oxybasis macrosperma    Small Tree-Mallow


Oxybasis rubra    Small Tree-Mallow


Parapholis incurva    Curved sicklegrass,  Sickle grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Parapholis incurva
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Parapholis incurva
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Parapholis incurva
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Paspalum dilatatum    Dallis grass,  Dallisgrass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Paspalum dilatatum
© 2024 David popp
Paspalum dilatatum
© 2024 David popp
Paspalum dilatatum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Paspalum distichum    Knot grass,  Knotgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Paspalum distichum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Paspalum distichum
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Paspalum distichum
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

Pellaea andromedifolia    Coffee cliffbrake,  Coffee fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Pellaea andromedifolia
© 2023 Steve Conger
Pellaea andromedifolia
© 2021 Steve Matson
Pellaea andromedifolia
© 2021 Mike Russler

Perideridia pringlei    Adobe yampah
rare native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Perideridia pringlei
© 2023 Mike Russler
Perideridia pringlei
© 2023 Mike Russler
Perideridia pringlei
© 2023 Mike Russler

Persicaria amphibia    Water smartweed
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

POLYGONACEAE

Persicaria amphibia
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Persicaria amphibia
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Persicaria amphibia
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Persicaria lapathifolia    Common knotweed
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Persicaria lapathifolia
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Persicaria lapathifolia
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Persicaria lapathifolia
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Phacelia distans    Common phacelia,  Distant phacelia,  Wild heliotrope
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia distans
© 2014 Steve Matson
Phacelia distans
© 2014 Steve Matson
Phacelia distans
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Phacelia imbricata ssp. imbricata    Imbricate Phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia imbricata ssp. imbricata
© 2019 Steve Matson
Phacelia imbricata ssp. imbricata
© 2019 Steve Matson
Phacelia imbricata ssp. imbricata
© 2019 Steve Matson

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

POACEAE

Phalaris aquatica
© 2024 Michael Chasse
Phalaris aquatica
© 2021 Lenihan Mazur
Phalaris aquatica
© 2024 John Rawlings

Phalaris paradoxa    Hood canarygrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Phalaris paradoxa
© 2024 Jennifer Mo
Phalaris paradoxa
© 2021 John Rawlings
Phalaris paradoxa
© 2017 James Bailey

Phyla nodiflora    Common lippia,  Lippia,  Turkey tangle frogfruit
native
Perennial herb

VERBENACEAE

Phyla nodiflora
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Phyla nodiflora
© 2009 Ron Vanderhoff
Phyla nodiflora
© 2022 Donald Burk

Plantago erecta    California plantain,  Dotseed plantain,  Foothill plantain
native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago erecta
© 2008 Steve Matson
Plantago erecta
© 2022 Steve Matson
Plantago erecta
© 2022 Steve Matson

Plantago lanceolata    English plantain,  Narrow leaved plantain,  Ribgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago lanceolata
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Plantago lanceolata
© 2019 Joe Engelbrecht
Plantago lanceolata
© 2021 Ken Lunders

Platanus racemosa    California sycamore,  Western sycamore
native
Tree

PLATANACEAE

Platanus racemosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Platanus racemosa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Platanus racemosa
© 2019 Rachelle Gray

Platystemon californicus    Cream cups,  Creamcups
native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Platystemon californicus
© 2017 Nathanial Wigington
Platystemon californicus
© 2022 John L. Thompson
Platystemon californicus
© 2022 John L. Thompson

Pleuropogon californicus var. californicus    Annual semaphoregrass
native
Perennial grass (rhizomatous)

POACEAE

Pleuropogon californicus var. californicus
© 2023 Denise Defreese
Pleuropogon californicus var. californicus
© 2021 Denise Defreese
Pleuropogon californicus var. californicus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Poa annua    Annual blue grass,  Annual bluegrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Poa annua
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Poa annua
© 2022 John Rawlings
Poa annua
© 2015 Richard Chasey

Poa secunda ssp. secunda    One sided blue grass,  Pine bluegrass,  Sandberg's bluegrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Poa secunda ssp. secunda
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Poa secunda ssp. secunda
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Poa secunda ssp. secunda
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Pogogyne douglasii    Douglas' mesamint,  Douglas' pogogyne
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Pogogyne douglasii
© 2022 Steve Matson
Pogogyne douglasii
© 2016 Ray Gill
Pogogyne douglasii
© 2022 Ramona Robison

Polycarpon depressum    California allseed,  California manyseed,  California polycarpon
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Polycarpon depressum
© 2023 James Bailey
Polycarpon depressum
© 2023 James Bailey
Polycarpon depressum
© 2011 Neal Kramer

Polygonum aviculare    Prostrate knotweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum aviculare
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Polygonum aviculare
© 2023 Cynthia Powell
Polygonum aviculare
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Polypodium californicum    California polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

Polypodium californicum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Polypodium californicum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Polypodium californicum
© 2023 Keir Morse

Polypogon interruptus    Ditch beard grass,  Ditch rabbitsfoot grass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Polypogon interruptus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Polypogon interruptus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Polypogon interruptus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Polypogon monspeliensis    Annual beard grass,  Rabbitsfoot grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Polypogon monspeliensis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Polypogon monspeliensis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Polypogon monspeliensis
© 2008 Steve Matson

Polypogon viridis    Water beard grass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Polypogon viridis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Polypogon viridis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Polypogon viridis
© 2019 Friends of Five Creeks volunteers

Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii    Fremont cottonwood
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii
© 2019 Stella Yang
Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii
© 2020 David popp
Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii
© 2020 Susan McDougall

Portulaca oleracea    Common purslane,  Little hogweed,  Purslane
non-native
Annual herb

PORTULACACEAE

Portulaca oleracea
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Portulaca oleracea
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Portulaca oleracea
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

Potamogeton nodosus    Long leaved pondweed,  Longleaf pondweed,  Pondweed
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

POTAMOGETONACEAE

Potamogeton nodosus
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Potamogeton nodosus
© 2019 Gena Bentall
Potamogeton nodosus
© 2020 Ken Hickman

Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica    Pacific potentilla,  Silverweed
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica
© 2021 Charles Russell
Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Primula clevelandi [Dodecatheon clevelandii]    Small Tree-Mallow


Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum    Jersey cudweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Pseudognaphalium stramineum    Cottonbatting plant
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Pseudognaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Pseudognaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Psilocarphus tenellus    Slender woolly marbles,  Slender woollyheads
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Psilocarphus tenellus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Psilocarphus tenellus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Psilocarphus tenellus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Pterostegia drymarioides    Fairy mist,  Woodland threadstem
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Pterostegia drymarioides
© 2016 Steve Matson
Pterostegia drymarioides
© 2016 Steve Matson
Pterostegia drymarioides
© 2005 Steve Matson

Quercus agrifolia var. agrifolia    California live oak,  Coast live oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus agrifolia var. agrifolia
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus agrifolia var. agrifolia
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus agrifolia var. agrifolia
© 2021 Al Keuter

Quercus durata var. durata    Leather oak
native
Shrub

FAGACEAE

Quercus durata var. durata
© 2022 Hunter Breck
Quercus durata var. durata
© 2020 Charles Russell
Quercus durata var. durata
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

Ranunculus californicus    California buttercup
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Ranunculus californicus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ranunculus californicus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ranunculus californicus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Raphanus sativus    Cultivated radish,  Jointed charlock,  Wild radish
invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Raphanus sativus
© 2017 Lisa Miller
Raphanus sativus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Raphanus sativus
© 2023 Julia Markey

Rhaponticum repens    Russian knapweed
non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Ricinus communis    Castor bean,  Castorbean
invasive non-native
Shrub

EUPHORBIACEAE

Ricinus communis
© 2017 Henry DiRocco
Ricinus communis
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Ricinus communis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Rorippa palustris ssp. palustris    Bog yellowcress
native
Annual, Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Rorippa palustris ssp. palustris
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Rorippa palustris ssp. palustris
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Rorippa palustris ssp. palustris
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Rubus ursinus    California blackberry,  Pacific blackberry
native
Vine, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rubus ursinus
© 2018 Ken Lunders
Rubus ursinus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Rubus ursinus
© 2015 Kelli Kallenborn

Rumex acetosella    Common sheep sorrel
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex acetosella
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Rumex acetosella
© 2008 Steve Matson
Rumex acetosella
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Rumex conglomeratus    Clustered dock,  Green dock
non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex conglomeratus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Rumex conglomeratus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Rumex conglomeratus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Rumex crispus    Curly dock,  Curly leaved dock,  Rhubarb
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex crispus
© 2018 Tim Lewis
Rumex crispus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Rumex crispus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Rumex fueginus    Golden dock
native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex fueginus
© 2022 Steve Ashcraft
Rumex fueginus
© 2021 Donald Burk
Rumex fueginus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Rumex kerneri    Kerner's dock
non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex kerneri
© 2024 Donald Burk
Rumex kerneri
© 2023 Donald Burk
Rumex kerneri
© 2024 Donald Burk

Rumex salicifolius var. salicifolius    Willow dock,  Willow leaved dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex salicifolius var. salicifolius
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Rumex salicifolius var. salicifolius
© 2012 Gary McDonald
Rumex salicifolius var. salicifolius
© 2012 Gary McDonald

Salix laevigata    Polished willow,  Red willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Salix laevigata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Salix laevigata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Salix laevigata
© 2017 Steve Matson

Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra    Pacific willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra
© 2021 Alice Cummings
Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra
© 2021 Diane Renshaw
Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra
© 2021 Ken Hickman

Salix lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

Salix lasiolepis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Salix lasiolepis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Salix lasiolepis
© 2020 Steve Matson

Salsola tragus    Prickly russian thistle,  Russianthistle,  Tumbleweed
invasive non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Salsola tragus
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Salsola tragus
© 2018 Angelique Herman
Salsola tragus
© 2023 Cynthia Powell

Salvia columbariae    Chia sage
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Salvia columbariae
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Salvia columbariae
© 2022 Mike Russler
Salvia columbariae
© 2022 Mike Russler

Sanicula arguta    Sharp toothed sanicle,  Sharp toothed snakeroot,  Sharptooth blacksnakeroot
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Sanicula arguta
© 2006 Steve Matson
Sanicula arguta
© 2006 Steve Matson
Sanicula arguta
© 2006 Steve Matson

Sanicula maritima    Adobe sanicle,  Adobe snakeroot
rare native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Sanicula maritima
© 2019 David Wolfson
Sanicula maritima
© 2021 Kristen Nelson
Sanicula maritima
© 2021 Kristen Nelson

Scandix pecten-veneris    Shepherd's needle,  Shepherdsneedle,  Venus' needle
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

APIACEAE

Scandix pecten-veneris
© 2006 Steve Matson
Scandix pecten-veneris
© 2018 Stacie Wolny
Scandix pecten-veneris
© 2006 Steve Matson

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson
Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson
Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson

Schoenoplectus californicus    California bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Schoenoplectus californicus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Schoenoplectus californicus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Schoenoplectus californicus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Scirpus microcarpus    Panicled bulrush,  Small fruited bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Scirpus microcarpus
© 2022 Doug Allshouse
Scirpus microcarpus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Scirpus microcarpus
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff

Selaginella bigelovii    Bigelow's moss fern,  Bigelow's spike moss,  Bushy spikemoss
Selaginella bigelovii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Selaginella bigelovii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Selaginella bigelovii
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Senecio vulgaris    Common groundsel,  Old man in the spring,  Old man of spring
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio vulgaris
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Senecio vulgaris
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Senecio vulgaris
© 2021 Toni Corelli

Silene gallica    Common catchfly,  Windmill pink
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene gallica
© 2019 Mary Wloch
Silene gallica
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Silene gallica
© 2019 Gary McDonald

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

Sisyrinchium bellum    Western blue eyed grass
native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Sisyrinchium bellum
© 2024 Steve Conger
Sisyrinchium bellum
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Sisyrinchium bellum
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

Solanum douglasii    Douglas' nightshade,  Greenspot nightshade
native
Perennial herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson

Solanum nigrum    Black nightshade
non-native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum nigrum
© 2019 Julian Geoghegan
Solanum nigrum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Solanum nigrum
© 2021 Mike Russler

Solanum rostratum    Buffalo berry,  Buffalobur nightshade
non-native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum rostratum
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff
Solanum rostratum
© 2021 Timothy Blank
Solanum rostratum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Soliva sessilis    Common soliva,  Field burrweed,  South american soliva
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Soliva sessilis
© 2022 Diana Wahl
Soliva sessilis
© 2019 Abbot Chambers
Soliva sessilis
© 2019 Abbot Chambers

Sonchus asper ssp. asper    Prickly sow thistle,  Sow thistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Sonchus asper ssp. asper
© 2014 Gary McDonald
Sonchus asper ssp. asper
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Sonchus asper ssp. asper
© 2014 Gary McDonald

Sonchus oleraceus    Common sow thistle,  Common sowthistle,  Sow thistle
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Sonchus oleraceus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Sonchus oleraceus
© 2015 Jesse Rorabaugh
Sonchus oleraceus
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Sorghum bicolor    Sorghum
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Sorghum bicolor
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff
Sorghum bicolor
© 2021 Keir Morse
Sorghum bicolor
© 2017 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen

Spergula arvensis    Corn spurry
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergula arvensis
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Spergula arvensis
© 2020 Mary Conway
Spergula arvensis
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

Spergularia bocconi    Boccone's sand spurry
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia bocconi
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia bocconi
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia bocconi
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca    Sand spurrey,  Sticky sand spurry,  Sticky sandspurry
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca
© 2008 Steve Matson
Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca
© 2020 David Wolfson

Spergularia rubra    Purple sand spurry,  Red sandspurry,  Ruby sandspurry
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia rubra
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia rubra
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia rubra
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Sporobolus indicus    Smut grass,  Smutgrass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Sporobolus indicus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Sporobolus indicus
© 2022 Donald Burk
Sporobolus indicus
© 2022 Donald Burk

Stachys ajugoides    Ajuga hedge nettle,  Bugle hedgenettle,  Hedge nettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys ajugoides
© 2021 Mike Russler
Stachys ajugoides
© 2014 James Gonsman
Stachys ajugoides
© 2023 Mike Russler

Stachys bullata    California hedge nettle,  California hedgenettle,  Southern hedge nettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys bullata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Stachys bullata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Stachys bullata
© 2014 Steve Matson

Stachys pycnantha    Short spike hedge nettle,  Shortspike hedgenettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys pycnantha
© 2023 David Wolfson
Stachys pycnantha
© 2019 David Wolfson
Stachys pycnantha
© 2021 Dan Quinn

Stellaria media    Chickweed
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Stellaria media
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Stellaria media
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Stellaria media
© 2015 Diane Etchison

Stephanomeria cichoriacea    Chicory leaved stephanomeria,  Chicoryleaf wirelettuce,  Fort tejon milk aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Stephanomeria cichoriacea
© 2019 David Greenberger
Stephanomeria cichoriacea
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff
Stephanomeria cichoriacea
© 2018 John Game

Stipa lepida    Foothill needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa lepida
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Stipa lepida
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Stipa lepida
© 2024 Mel Letterman

Stipa miliacea var. miliacea    Smilo grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa miliacea var. miliacea
© 2022 Donald Burk
Stipa miliacea var. miliacea
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Stipa miliacea var. miliacea
© 2022 Donald Burk

Stipa pulchra    Purple needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa pulchra
© 2019 Michelle Karle
Stipa pulchra
© 2008 Zoya Akulova
Stipa pulchra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. glandulosus
© 2003 Keir Morse
Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. glandulosus
© 2020 Stacie Wolny
Streptanthus glandulosus ssp. glandulosus
© 2021 Bryant Baker

Streptanthus lasiophyllus    Small Tree-Mallow


Stuckenia pectinata    Sago pondweed
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

POTAMOGETONACEAE

Stuckenia pectinata
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Stuckenia pectinata
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Stuckenia pectinata
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Symphoricarpos mollis    Creeping snowberry,  Trailing snowberry
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2020 Cara Wilcox
Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Symphyotrichum subulatum    Eastern annual saltmarsh aster
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Symphyotrichum subulatum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Symphyotrichum subulatum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Symphyotrichum subulatum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Tamarix ramosissima    Saltcedar,  Tamarisk
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

TAMARICACEAE

Tamarix ramosissima
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Tamarix ramosissima
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Tamarix ramosissima
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Taraxacum officinale    Common dandelion,  Dandelion,  Red seeded dandelion
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Taraxacum officinale
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Taraxacum officinale
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Taraxacum officinale
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Toxicodendron diversilobum    Poison oak,  Poisonoak,  Western Poison Oak
native
Vine, Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2019 Randy Huey
Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2021 Bryant Baker

Tragopogon porrifolius    Purple salsify
non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Tragopogon porrifolius
© 2019 Julie dinsdale
Tragopogon porrifolius
© 2015 David Wolfson
Tragopogon porrifolius
© 2020 Martin Cooper

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

Trifolium albopurpureum    Indian clover,  Rancheria clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium albopurpureum
© 2024 Steve Matson
Trifolium albopurpureum
© 2024 Steve Matson
Trifolium albopurpureum
© 2024 Steve Matson

Trifolium bifidum var. decipiens    Notch leaf clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium bifidum var. decipiens
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Trifolium bifidum var. decipiens
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Trifolium bifidum var. decipiens
© 2021 Cameron Chabre

Trifolium depauperatum var. amplectens    Balloon sack clover,  Pale bladder clover,  Pale sack clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium depauperatum var. amplectens
© 2018 David Greenberger
Trifolium depauperatum var. amplectens
© 2013 Andrea Williams
Trifolium depauperatum var. amplectens
© 2018 David Greenberger

Trifolium fragiferum    Strawberry clover
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium fragiferum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Trifolium fragiferum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Trifolium fragiferum
© 2022 Dana York

Trifolium fucatum    Bull clover,  Sour clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium fucatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Trifolium fucatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Trifolium fucatum
© 2020 Paul Aigner

Trifolium hirtum    Rose clover
invasive non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium hirtum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Trifolium hirtum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Trifolium hirtum
© 2011 Steve Matson

Trifolium hydrophilum    Saline clover
rare native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium hydrophilum
© 2024 Mike Russler
Trifolium hydrophilum
© 2024 Kyle Suchy
Trifolium hydrophilum
© 2024 Mike Russler

Trifolium microcephalum    Hairy clover,  Small headed clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium microcephalum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Trifolium microcephalum
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Trifolium microcephalum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Trifolium microdon    Thimble clover,  Valparaiso clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium microdon
© 2022 Dee Shea Himes
Trifolium microdon
© 2022 Dee Shea Himes
Trifolium microdon
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Trifolium pratense    Red clover
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium pratense
© 2019 David Greenberger
Trifolium pratense
© 2021 Bob Sweatt
Trifolium pratense
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Trifolium repens    White clover
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium repens
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Trifolium repens
© 2007 Steve Matson
Trifolium repens
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Trifolium subterraneum    Sub clover,  Subterranean clover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium subterraneum
© 2008 Steve Matson
Trifolium subterraneum
© 2008 Steve Matson
Trifolium subterraneum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Trifolium variegatum    Variegated clover,  White tipped clover,  Whitetip clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium variegatum
© 2022 Steve Matson
Trifolium variegatum
© 2017 Michael Mitchell
Trifolium variegatum
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Trifolium willdenovii    Tomcat clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium willdenovii
© 2024 Steve Conger
Trifolium willdenovii
© 2024 Steve Conger
Trifolium willdenovii
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

Trifolium wormskioldii    Coast clover,  Cow clover,  Cows clover
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium wormskioldii
© 2003 Steve Matson
Trifolium wormskioldii
© 2003 Steve Matson
Trifolium wormskioldii
© 2003 Steve Matson

Triphysaria eriantha ssp. eriantha    Butter 'n' eggs,  Johnny tuck
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Triphysaria eriantha ssp. eriantha
© 2005 Steve Matson
Triphysaria eriantha ssp. eriantha
© 2021 Steve Matson
Triphysaria eriantha ssp. eriantha
© 2008 Steve Matson

Typha domingensis    Narrowleaf cattail,  Southern cattail
native
Perennial herb

TYPHACEAE

Typha domingensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Typha domingensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Typha domingensis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Typha latifolia    Broadleaf cattail,  Common cattail,  Soft flag
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

TYPHACEAE

Typha latifolia
© 2013 Steve Matson
Typha latifolia
© 2013 Steve Matson
Typha latifolia
© 2013 Steve Matson

Urtica dioica ssp. holosericea    Giant creek nettle,  Hoary nettle,  Mountain nettle
native
Perennial herb

URTICACEAE

Urtica dioica ssp. holosericea
© 2014 Steve Matson
Urtica dioica ssp. holosericea
© 2014 Steve Matson
Urtica dioica ssp. holosericea
© 2014 Steve Matson

Verbena lasiostachys var. lasiostachys    Vervain,  Western vervain
native
Perennial herb

VERBENACEAE

Verbena lasiostachys var. lasiostachys
© 2010 Steve Matson
Verbena lasiostachys var. lasiostachys
© 2010 Steve Matson
Verbena lasiostachys var. lasiostachys
© 2010 Steve Matson

Veronica anagallis-aquatica    Water speedwell
non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Veronica anagallis-aquatica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Veronica anagallis-aquatica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Veronica anagallis-aquatica
© 2022 Bob Sweatt

Vicia benghalensis    Purple vetch,  Reddish tufted vetch,  Vetch
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia benghalensis
© 2010 Toni Corelli
Vicia benghalensis
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Vicia benghalensis
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

Vicia sativa ssp. sativa    Garden vetch,  Pubescent common vetch,  Spring vetch
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia sativa ssp. sativa
© 2007 Toni Corelli
Vicia sativa ssp. sativa
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia sativa ssp. sativa
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Vicia villosa ssp. varia    Smooth vetch,  Thick fruited vetch,  Winter vetch
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia villosa ssp. varia
© 2006 Steve Matson
Vicia villosa ssp. varia
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Vicia villosa ssp. varia
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Viola pedunculata    California golden violet,  Johnny jump up
native
Perennial herb

VIOLACEAE

Viola pedunculata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Viola pedunculata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Viola pedunculata
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

Xanthium strumarium    Rough cockleburr
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Xanthium strumarium
© 2011 Steve Matson
Xanthium strumarium
© 2011 Steve Matson
Xanthium strumarium
© 2011 Steve Matson

Zeltnera muehlenbergii    Muehlenberg's centaury
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

Zeltnera muehlenbergii
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Zeltnera muehlenbergii
© 2015 James Gonsman
Zeltnera muehlenbergii
© 2011 Michael Perlmutter