logo Calflora  Illustrated Plant List 
Reservoir Canyon and Bowden Ranch Open Spaces
San Luis Obispo County

David Keil  / CNPS-SLO  (2019-06-07)

Record Detail Nearby Surveys What Grows Here?
318 PLANTS
Acacia melanoxylon    Blackwood acacia
invasive non-native
Tree

FABACEAE

Acacia melanoxylon
© 2022 Julian Geoghegan
Acacia melanoxylon
© 2019 Julian Geoghegan
Acacia melanoxylon
© 2023 Jennifer Mo

Acer macrophyllum    Big leaf maple,  Bigleaf maple
native
Tree

SAPINDACEAE

Acer macrophyllum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Acer macrophyllum
© 2018 Steve Matson
Acer macrophyllum
© 2018 Steve Matson

Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon glaber var. glaber
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon glaber var. glaber
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon glaber var. glaber
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Acmispon strigosus    Strigose lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

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

Acmispon wrangelianus    Wrangel lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon wrangelianus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Acmispon wrangelianus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Acmispon wrangelianus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Adelinia grandis    Hound's tongue,  Western houndstongue,  Adelinia
native
Perennial herb

BORAGINACEAE

Adelinia grandis
© 2022 David Strauch
Adelinia grandis
© 2007 Steve Matson
Adelinia grandis
© 2021 Dee Shea Himes

native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Adenostoma fasciculatum var. fasciculatum
© 2019 Steve Matson
Adenostoma fasciculatum var. fasciculatum
© 2019 Steve Matson
Adenostoma fasciculatum var. fasciculatum
© 2019 Steve Matson

Adiantum jordanii    Adiantum,  maiden hair fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Adiantum jordanii
© 2022 BOB CASE
Adiantum jordanii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Adiantum jordanii
© 2023 Mike Russler

Ageratina adenophora    Sticky snakeroot,  Thoroughwort
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Ageratina adenophora
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Ageratina adenophora
© 2017 Keir Morse
Ageratina adenophora
© 2021 Heather Brady DeQuincy

Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora    Giant mountain dandelion
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora
© 2007 Gerald Carr
Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora
© 2007 Gerald Carr
Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora
© 2012 Michael Mitchell

Agrostis pallens    Leafy bent grass,  Diego bent grass,  Seashore bentgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis pallens
© 2021 John Rawlings
Agrostis pallens
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Agrostis pallens
© 2021 John Rawlings

Allium haematochiton    Red skinned onion,  Redskin onion
native
Perennial herb (bulb)

ALLIACEAE

Allium haematochiton
© 2017 Steve Matson
Allium haematochiton
© 2017 Steve Matson
Allium haematochiton
© 2017 Steve Matson

Antirrhinum kelloggii    Climbing snapdragon,  Kellogg's snapdragon,  Lax snapdragon
native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Antirrhinum kelloggii
© 2024 David Strauch
Antirrhinum kelloggii
© 2019 David Greenberger
Antirrhinum kelloggii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Aphyllon californicum ssp. jepsonii    Jepson's california broom rape
native
Perennial herb (parasitic)

OROBANCHACEAE

Aphyllon californicum ssp. jepsonii
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Aphyllon californicum ssp. jepsonii
© 2018 Brian and Eileen Keelan
Aphyllon californicum ssp. jepsonii
© 2019 Ken Hickman

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

Apium graveolens    Smallage,  Garden celery
non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

APIACEAE

Apium graveolens
© 2016 Joan Hampton
Apium graveolens
© 2019 Nathan Taxel
Apium graveolens
© 2016 Joan Hampton

Apocynum androsaemifolium    Bitter dogbane,  Spreading dogbane
native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

Apocynum androsaemifolium
© 2003 Steve Matson
Apocynum androsaemifolium
© 2003 Steve Matson
Apocynum androsaemifolium
© 2003 Steve Matson

Aquilegia eximia    Serpentine columbine,  Sticky columbine,  Van Houtte's columbine
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Aquilegia eximia
© 2024 Charles Russell
Aquilegia eximia
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Aquilegia eximia
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

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

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

Bloomeria crocea var. crocea    Common goldenstar
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Bloomeria crocea var. crocea
© 2019 Michael Mitchell
Bloomeria crocea var. crocea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Bloomeria crocea var. crocea
© 2017 Aaron Echols

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

Briza maxima    Big quaking grass,  Big quakinggrass,  Rattlesnake grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Briza maxima
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Briza maxima
© 2018 Bill Schmidt
Briza maxima
© 2017 Gary McDonald

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

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

POACEAE

Bromus diandrus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus diandrus
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Bromus diandrus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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 madritensis    Foxtail chess, foxtail brome,  Madrid brome,  Spanish brome
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus madritensis
© 2022 Steve Matson
Bromus madritensis
© 2023 Stephen H Siemsen
Bromus madritensis
© 2015 Chris Jaster

Bromus pseudolaevipes    Coast range brome,  Southern chinook brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus pseudolaevipes
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus pseudolaevipes
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus pseudolaevipes
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Calibrachoa parviflora    Wild petunia
native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

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

Calochortus albus    White fairy lantern,  White globe lily
native
Perennial herb

LILIACEAE

Calochortus albus
© 2019 David Greenberger
Calochortus albus
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Calochortus albus
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

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
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Carex nudata    Dudley's sedge,  Naked sedge,  Torrent sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex nudata
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Carex nudata
© 2016 David Greenberger
Carex nudata
© 2014 John Malpas

Carex obispoensis    San Luis Obispo sedge,  San Luis sedge
rare native
Perennial grasslike herb (rhizomatous)

CYPERACEAE

Carex obispoensis
© 2006 Steve Matson
Carex obispoensis
© 2010 Chris Winchell
Carex obispoensis
© 2006 Steve Matson

Carex spissa    San diego sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex spissa
© 2016 Steve Matson
Carex spissa
© 2016 Steve Matson
Carex spissa
© 2016 Steve Matson

Castilleja affinis ssp. affinis    Coast indian paintbrush
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja affinis ssp. affinis
© 2006 Steve Matson
Castilleja affinis ssp. affinis
© 2006 Steve Matson
Castilleja affinis ssp. affinis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus cuneatus var. ramulosus
© 2017 Robert Barnard
Ceanothus cuneatus var. ramulosus
© 2020 Robert Steers
Ceanothus cuneatus var. ramulosus
© 2023 Robert Steers

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

Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides    Birch leaf mountain mahogany
native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides
© 2016 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
© 2018 Karen Scheuermann

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

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

Clarkia affinis    Chaparral clarkia,  Chaparral fairyfan
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia affinis
© 2019 David Greenberger
Clarkia affinis
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Clarkia affinis
© 2020 Steve Laymon

Clarkia bottae    Botta's clarkia,  Punch bowl godetia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia bottae
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Clarkia bottae
© 2020 Steve Laymon
Clarkia bottae
© 2020 Steve Laymon

Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera    Four-spot,  Purple clarkia,  Purple godetia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera
© 2014 Steve Matson
Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera
© 2019 Joe Engelbrecht
Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Clarkia unguiculata    Elegant clarkia,  Mountain garland,  Woodland clarkia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia unguiculata
© 2019 David Greenberger
Clarkia unguiculata
© 2019 Bryant Baker
Clarkia unguiculata
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. rigidus    Rigid bird's beak,  Stiffbranch bird's beak
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. rigidus
© 2021 Mike Russler
Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. rigidus
© 2021 Mike Russler
Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. rigidus
© 2021 Mike Russler

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 selloana    Uruguayan pampas grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Cortaderia selloana
© 2022 Ken-ichi Ueda
Cortaderia selloana
© 2023 Randall English
Cortaderia selloana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Cotoneaster franchetii    Cotoneaster,  Francheti cotoneaster,  Orange cotoneaster
invasive non-native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cotoneaster franchetii
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Cotoneaster franchetii
© 2021 Lenihan Mazur
Cotoneaster franchetii
© 2019 Lenihan Mazur

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

Crocanthemum scoparium    peak rush-rose,  broom rush-rose
native
Shrub

CISTACEAE

Crocanthemum scoparium
© 2020 Stacie Wolny
Crocanthemum scoparium
© 2020 Stacie Wolny
Crocanthemum scoparium
© 2020 Stacie Wolny

Croton setiger    Turkey-mullein
native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa    Coastal cryptantha
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa
© 2020 David Greenberger
Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa
© 2020 Ryan Carle
Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa
© 2023 Ken-ichi Ueda

Cryptantha microstachys    Popcorn flower,  Tejon cryptantha
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha microstachys
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Cryptantha microstachys
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Cryptantha microstachys
© 2017 Diane Etchison

Cryptantha muricata var. muricata    Showy prickly-nut cryptantha
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha muricata var. muricata
© 2023 Mike Russler
Cryptantha muricata var. muricata
© 2023 Mike Russler
Cryptantha muricata var. muricata
© 2023 Mike Russler

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

Daucus pusillus    American wild carrot,  Rattlesnake weed
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Daucus pusillus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Daucus pusillus
© 2022 David Wolfson
Daucus pusillus
© 2021 Ken Lunders

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

Dendromecon rigida    Bush poppy,  Tree poppy
native
Shrub

PAPAVERACEAE

Dendromecon rigida
© 2019 Eliezer Margolis
Dendromecon rigida
© 2010 Suzanne L. Weakley
Dendromecon rigida
© 2018 Hunter Breck

Deschampsia elongata    Hairgrass,  Slender hairgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Deschampsia elongata
© 2021 John Rawlings
Deschampsia elongata
© 2021 John Rawlings
Deschampsia elongata
© 2023 Robert Steers

Diplacus aurantiacus ssp. aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

Diplacus aurantiacus ssp. aurantiacus
© 2024 Steve Conger
Diplacus aurantiacus ssp. aurantiacus
© 2024 Steve Conger
Diplacus aurantiacus ssp. aurantiacus
© 2019 Gary McDonald

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

Dryopteris arguta    California wood fern,  Coastal wood fern,  Shield fern
native
Fern

DRYOPTERIDACEAE

Dryopteris arguta
© 2023 Julia Markey
Dryopteris arguta
© 2019 Rebecca Crowe
Dryopteris arguta
© 2018 James Gonsman

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

Dudleya lanceolata    Lanceleaf liveforever,  Southern california dudleya
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya lanceolata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya lanceolata
© 2020 Steven M Norris
Dudleya lanceolata
© 2020 Steven M Norris

Dudleya pulverulenta    Chalk dudleya
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya pulverulenta
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya pulverulenta
© 2012 Ann Dalkey
Dudleya pulverulenta
© 2020 Julia Markey

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

Elymus condensatus    Giant wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus condensatus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus condensatus
© 2022 John Rawlings
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
© 2014 Toni Corelli
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
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus triticoides
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus triticoides
© 2018 Rachelle Gray

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 minutum    Chaparral willowherb,  Desert willow herb,  Little willowherb
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium minutum
© 2017 Michael Mitchell
Epilobium minutum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Epilobium minutum
© 2019 Ken Lunders

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

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 foliosus var. foliosus    Leafy fleabane,  Thread stemmed fleabane
native
Perennial herb, Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron foliosus var. foliosus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Erigeron foliosus var. foliosus
© 2021 Jacob Martin
Erigeron foliosus var. foliosus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Erigeron philadelphicus    Philadelphia fleabane
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron philadelphicus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Erigeron philadelphicus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Erigeron philadelphicus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum    Long stemmed buckwheat
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum
© 2019 Aaron Echols
Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum
© 2021 Mike Russler

Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum    California buckwheat,  Eastern mojave buckwheat,  Red topped buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum
© 2015 Michael Mitchell
Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum
© 2015 Michael Mitchell

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

ASTERACEAE

Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum
© 2024 Richard Spjut
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 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

Erythranthe guttata    Seep monkey flower,  Yellow monkey flower
native
Annual, Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

PHRYMACEAE

Erythranthe guttata
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Erythranthe guttata
© 2015 James Gonsman
Erythranthe guttata
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

Eschscholzia caespitosa    Foothill poppy,  Tufted eschscholzia,  Tufted poppy
native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Eschscholzia caespitosa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Eschscholzia caespitosa
© 2021 Lisa Berry
Eschscholzia caespitosa
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

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

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia var. chrysanthemifolia    Common eucrypta,  Spotted hideseed
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia var. chrysanthemifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson
Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia var. chrysanthemifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson
Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia var. chrysanthemifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson

Euphorbia peplus    Petty spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia peplus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Euphorbia peplus
© 2022 Alice Cummings
Euphorbia peplus
© 2005 Luigi Rignanese

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 californica    California fescue
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca californica
© 2019 Justin Luong
Festuca californica
© 2022 Justin Luong
Festuca californica
© 2012 Aaron Arthur

Festuca elmeri    Coast fescue,  Elmer fescue
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca elmeri
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Festuca elmeri
© 2022 John Rawlings
Festuca elmeri
© 2007 Toni Corelli

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 occidentalis    Western fescue
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca occidentalis
© 2011 Steve Matson
Festuca occidentalis
© 2011 Steve Matson
Festuca occidentalis
© 2011 Steve Matson

Festuca octoflora    Sixweeks grass
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Festuca octoflora
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Festuca octoflora
© 2020 Sara Timby
Festuca octoflora
© 2018 Ken Hickman

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

POACEAE

Festuca perennis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca perennis
© 2017 Gary McDonald
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

Fritillaria ojaiensis    Ojai fritillary
rare native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Fritillaria ojaiensis
© 2020 John Game
Fritillaria ojaiensis
© 2020 G Froelich
Fritillaria ojaiensis
© 2019 Gordon Jenkins

Galium andrewsii    Needlemat galium,  Phlox leaved bedstraw,  Phloxleaf bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium andrewsii
© 2022 Mike Russler
Galium andrewsii
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Galium andrewsii
© 2022 Mike Russler

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

RUBIACEAE

Galium aparine
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium aparine
© 2005 Steve Matson
Galium aparine
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Galium californicum ssp. flaccidum    California bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium californicum ssp. flaccidum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Galium californicum ssp. flaccidum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Galium californicum ssp. flaccidum
© 2014 Steve Matson

Galium porrigens var. porrigens    Climbing bedstraw,  Graceful bedstraw,  Oval leaved bedstraw
native
Vine, Shrub

RUBIACEAE

Galium porrigens var. porrigens
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium porrigens var. porrigens
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium porrigens var. porrigens
© 2022 Julia Larke

Gamochaeta ustulata    Featherweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Garrya veatchii    Canyon silktassel,  Southern silk tassel,  Veatch silktassel
native
Shrub

GARRYACEAE

Garrya veatchii
© 2023 Devon Christian
Garrya veatchii
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff
Garrya veatchii
© 2020 Bryant Baker

Gastridium phleoides    Nit grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Gastridium phleoides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Gastridium phleoides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Gastridium phleoides
© 2017 Gary McDonald

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

Grindelia hirsutula    Gumweed,  Hairy gumweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Grindelia hirsutula
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Grindelia hirsutula
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Grindelia hirsutula
© 2015 Ken Lunders

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

Helenium puberulum    Rosilla,  Sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Helenium puberulum
© 2021 Mike Russler
Helenium puberulum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Helenium puberulum
© 2018 Rachelle Gray

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

Hesperocyparis sargentii    Sargent cypress
native
Tree, Shrub

CUPRESSACEAE

Hesperocyparis sargentii
© 2021 Bryant Baker
Hesperocyparis sargentii
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Hesperocyparis sargentii
© 2021 Bryant Baker

Hesperolinon micranthum    Common dwarf flax,  Small flower western flax,  Small flowered dwarf flax
native
Annual herb

LINACEAE

Hesperolinon micranthum
© 2020 David Greenberger
Hesperolinon micranthum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Hesperolinon micranthum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Hesperoyucca whipplei    Chaparral yucca
native
Shrub

AGAVACEAE

Hesperoyucca whipplei
© Geoff Burleigh
Hesperoyucca whipplei
© 2023 Jordan Collins
Hesperoyucca whipplei
© 2020 Julia Markey

Heteromeles arbutifolia    Christmas berry,  Toyon
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Heteromeles arbutifolia
© 2015 James Gonsman
Heteromeles arbutifolia
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Heteromeles arbutifolia
© 2017 Gary McDonald

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

Hoita macrostachya    California hemp,  Large leather root
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Hoita macrostachya
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Hoita macrostachya
© 2022 Natalie McNear
Hoita macrostachya
© 2021 Julie King

Holodiscus discolor    Cream bush,  Ocean spray,  Oceanspray
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Holodiscus discolor
© 2017 Steve Matson
Holodiscus discolor
© 2017 Steve Matson
Holodiscus discolor
© 2022 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

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

Juncus balticus ssp. ater    Baltic rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus balticus ssp. ater
© 2015 Steve Matson
Juncus balticus ssp. ater
© 2015 Steve Matson
Juncus balticus ssp. ater
© 2015 Steve Matson

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 patens    Common rush,  Spreading rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus patens
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Juncus patens
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Juncus patens
© 2018 Emily Allen

Juncus xiphioides    Iris leaved rush,  Irisleaf rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus xiphioides
© 2016 Erik Larsen
Juncus xiphioides
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Juncus xiphioides
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Keckiella cordifolia    Climbing penstemon,  Heart leaved keckiella,  Heartleaf keckiella
native
Shrub

PLANTAGINACEAE

Keckiella cordifolia
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Keckiella cordifolia
© 2022 Bryant Baker
Keckiella cordifolia
© 2022 Bryant Baker

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

Lasthenia gracilis    Needle goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

Layia platyglossa    Coastal tidytips
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Layia platyglossa
© 2015 Amy Rapport
Layia platyglossa
© 2019 Jenna T. B. Ekwealor
Layia platyglossa
© 2017 Chris Mo

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

Leptosiphon parviflorus    Variable linanthus
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

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

Leptosyne douglasii    Douglas' coreopsis
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Leptosyne douglasii
© 2020 Manzanita Dictionary
Leptosyne douglasii
© 2020 Manzanita Dictionary
Leptosyne douglasii
© 2020 Manzanita Dictionary

Lithophragma heterophyllum    Hill star,  Hillside woodland star
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Lithophragma heterophyllum
© 2019 David Greenberger
Lithophragma heterophyllum
© 2019 David Magney
Lithophragma heterophyllum
© 2018 Ken Lunders

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 filaginoides    California cottonrose
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Logfia filaginoides
© 2019 Steve Matson
Logfia filaginoides
© 2019 Steve Matson
Logfia filaginoides
© 2019 Steve Matson

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 dasycarpum ssp. dasycarpum    Woolly fruited lomatium,  Woollyfruit desertparsley
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Lomatium dasycarpum ssp. dasycarpum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lomatium dasycarpum ssp. dasycarpum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lomatium dasycarpum ssp. dasycarpum
© 2016 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 hispidula    Pink honeysuckle
native
Vine, Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Lonicera hispidula
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Lonicera hispidula
© 2021 Cara Wilcox
Lonicera hispidula
© 2018 Diana Wahl

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 albifrons var. abramsii    Abrams' lupine
rare native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus albifrons var. abramsii
© 2018 Michael Mitchell
Lupinus albifrons var. abramsii
© 2018 Michael Mitchell
Lupinus albifrons var. abramsii
© 2018 Michael Mitchell

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 hirsutissimus    Stinging annual lupine,  Stinging lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus hirsutissimus
© 2024 Mike Russler
Lupinus hirsutissimus
© 2023 Neil Uelman
Lupinus hirsutissimus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Lupinus succulentus    Arroyo lupine,  Hollowleaf annual lupine,  Succulent lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus succulentus
© 2023 Andy Ford
Lupinus succulentus
© 2018 Stacie Wolny
Lupinus succulentus
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

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

Luzula subsessilis    Pacific woodrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Luzula subsessilis
© 2024 John Rawlings
Luzula subsessilis
© 2021 David popp
Luzula subsessilis
© 2021 David popp

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

Lysimachia latifolia    Pacific starflower
native
Perennial herb

MYRSINACEAE

Lysimachia latifolia
© 2008 Steve Matson
Lysimachia latifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lysimachia latifolia
© 2024 Ben Spencer-Cooke

Madia gracilis    Grassy tarweed,  Gumweed madia,  Slender tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Madia gracilis
© 2022 Mike Russler
Madia gracilis
© 2021 Amber Bedgood
Madia gracilis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Marah fabacea    California man-root
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

Marah fabacea
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Marah fabacea
© 2018 MCOSD EDRR
Marah fabacea
© 2021 Cyril Guyot

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 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

Melica torreyana    Torrey melic,  Torrey's melica,  Torrey's melicgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Melica torreyana
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Melica torreyana
© 2019 John Rawlings
Melica torreyana
© 2017 MCOSD Restoration Crew

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

Micranthes californica    Greene's saxifrage
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Micranthes californica
© 2016 Steve Matson
Micranthes californica
© 2016 Steve Matson
Micranthes californica
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

Monardella palmeri    Palmer's monardella
rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

LAMIACEAE

Monardella palmeri
© 2001 CDFA
Monardella palmeri
© 2001 CDFA
Monardella palmeri
© 2024 richard mcneill

Monardella villosa ssp. obispoensis    San luis obispo coyote mint
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella villosa ssp. obispoensis
© 2019 David Wolfson
Monardella villosa ssp. obispoensis
© 2019 David Wolfson
Monardella villosa ssp. obispoensis
© 2020 Dee Shea Himes

Nasturtium officinale    Watercress
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

BRASSICACEAE

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

Nuttallanthus texanus    Blue toadflax
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Nuttallanthus texanus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Nuttallanthus texanus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Nuttallanthus texanus
© 2017 Steve Matson

Opuntia ficus-indica    Mission cactus,  Tuna cactus
non-native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Opuntia ficus-indica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Opuntia ficus-indica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Opuntia ficus-indica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Opuntia phaeacantha    Brown spined prickly pear,  Mojave prickly pear,  Tulip pricklypear
native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Opuntia phaeacantha
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Opuntia phaeacantha
© 2018 Diane Etchison
Opuntia phaeacantha
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

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

Paeonia californica    California peony
native
Perennial herb

PAEONIACEAE

Paeonia californica
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Paeonia californica
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Paeonia californica
© 2019 Susan McDougall

Papaver californicum    Fire poppy,  Western poppy
native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Papaver californicum
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff
Papaver californicum
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff
Papaver californicum
© 2020 Bryant Baker

Pedicularis densiflora    Warrior's plume,  Indian warrior
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Pedicularis densiflora
© 2015 Dee Warenycia
Pedicularis densiflora
© 2019 Jason Mills
Pedicularis densiflora
© 2017 Joshua Borkowski

Pellaea andromedifolia    Coffee cliffbrake,  Coffee fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

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

Pellaea mucronata var. mucronata    Bird's foot fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Pellaea mucronata var. mucronata
© 2018 Rachelle Gray
Pellaea mucronata var. mucronata
© 2023 Helen Hancock
Pellaea mucronata var. mucronata
© 2023 Helen Hancock

native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Pentagramma triangularis ssp. triangularis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Pentagramma triangularis ssp. triangularis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Pentagramma triangularis ssp. triangularis
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Perideridia pringlei    Adobe yampah
rare native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

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

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 paradoxa    Hood canarygrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Phalaris paradoxa
© 2021 David popp
Phalaris paradoxa
© 2021 John Rawlings
Phalaris paradoxa
© 2017 James Bailey

Pholistoma auritum var. auritum    Blue fiesta flower,  Blue fiestaflower,  Fiesta flower
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Pholistoma auritum var. auritum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pholistoma auritum var. auritum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pholistoma auritum var. auritum
© 2014 Steve Matson

native
Shrub (parasitic)

VISCACEAE

Phoradendron villosum ssp. villosum
© 2022 David popp
Phoradendron villosum ssp. villosum
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Phoradendron villosum ssp. villosum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Pickeringia montana var. montana    Montana chaparral pea
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Pickeringia montana var. montana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Pickeringia montana var. montana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Pickeringia montana var. montana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Pinus attenuata    Knobcone pine,  Scrub pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus attenuata
© 2009 Ron Vanderhoff
Pinus attenuata
© 2018 Hayley Ross
Pinus attenuata
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

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
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Platystemon californicus
© 2022 John L. Thompson
Platystemon californicus
© 2022 John L. Thompson

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

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 trichocarpa    Black cottonwood
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Populus trichocarpa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Populus trichocarpa
© 2012 Steve Matson
Populus trichocarpa
© 2012 Steve Matson

Primula clevelandi [Dodecatheon clevelandii]    Small Tree-Mallow


Prunus dulcis    Domestic almond,  Sweet almond
non-native
Tree

ROSACEAE

Prunus dulcis
© 2012 Wes Gray
Prunus dulcis
© 2022 Donald Burk
Prunus dulcis
© 2021 David popp

Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia    Holly leaf cherry,  Hollyleaf cherry
native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia
© 2018 David Greenberger
Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia
© 2020 James Gonsman

Pseudognaphalium californicum    Ladies' tobacco
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium californicum
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Pseudognaphalium californicum
© 2020 Steven M Norris
Pseudognaphalium californicum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum    Jersey cudweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens    Hairy brackenfern,  Western bracken fern
native
Fern

DENNSTAEDTIACEAE

Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens
© 2022 Bob Sweatt

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 berberidifolia    Inland scrub oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus berberidifolia
© 2022 David Strauch
Quercus berberidifolia
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus berberidifolia
© 2022 David Strauch

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

Quercus lobata    California white oak,  Valley oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus lobata
© 2023 Helen Hancock
Quercus lobata
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Quercus lobata
© 2023 Suzanne L. Weakley

Rafinesquia californica    California chicory,  California plumseed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Rafinesquia californica
© 2023 Robert Steers
Rafinesquia californica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Rafinesquia californica
© 2017 Steve Matson

Ranunculus californicus    California buttercup
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

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

Rhamnus crocea    Redberry buckthorn
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Rhamnus crocea
© 2011 Michael Mitchell
Rhamnus crocea
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Rhamnus crocea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Ribes speciosum    Fuchsia flowered gooseberry,  Fuchsiaflower gooseberry
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes speciosum
© 2022 David Chipping
Ribes speciosum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Ribes speciosum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Rosa californica    California wild rose,  California wildrose
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rosa californica
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Rosa californica
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Rosa californica
© 2021 Sue Graue

Rubus armeniacus    Himalayan blackberry,  black berry,  Armenian blackberry
invasive non-native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rubus armeniacus
© 2014 James Gonsman
Rubus armeniacus
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead
Rubus armeniacus
© 2018 Richard Spjut

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 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 pulcher    Fiddle dock
non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex pulcher
© 2020 Ryan Carle
Rumex pulcher
© 2022 Chris McDonald
Rumex pulcher
© 2021 David popp

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

Rupertia physodes    California tea,  Common rupertia,  Forest scurfpea
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Rupertia physodes
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi
Rupertia physodes
© 2023 Steve Conger
Rupertia physodes
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

Sabulina douglasii    Douglas' Stitchwort
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Sabulina douglasii
© 2022 Steve Matson
Sabulina douglasii
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Sabulina douglasii
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Salix breweri    Brewer's willow,  Serpentine willow
native
Shrub

SALICACEAE

Salix breweri
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Salix breweri
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Salix breweri
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

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

Salvia columbariae    Chia sage
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

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

Salvia mellifera    Black sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Salvia mellifera
© 2017 Steve Matson
Salvia mellifera
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Salvia mellifera
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Salvia spathacea    Hummingbird sage
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Salvia spathacea
© 2020 David Wolfson
Salvia spathacea
© 2020 Abby Nichols
Salvia spathacea
© 2020 Bryant Baker

Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea    Blue elderberry
native
Tree, Shrub

VIBURNACEAE

Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea
© 2021 Mike Russler
Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea
© 2022 El Byrne

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 crassicaulis    Gamble weed,  Pacific blacksnakeroot,  Pacific sanicle
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Sanicula crassicaulis
© 2023 Steve Conger
Sanicula crassicaulis
© 2023 Steve Conger
Sanicula crassicaulis
© 2021 Steve Laymon

Sanicula hoffmannii    Hoffmann's blacksnakeroot,  Hoffmann's sanicle,  Hoffmann's snakeroot
rare native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Sanicula hoffmannii
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Sanicula hoffmannii
© 2015 David Wolfson
Sanicula hoffmannii
© 2018 Ken Hickman

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

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

Scrophularia californica ssp. californica    California bee plant,  California figwort
native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Scrophularia californica ssp. californica
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Scrophularia californica ssp. californica
© 2006 Steve Matson
Scrophularia californica ssp. californica
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

Scutellaria tuberosa    Danny's skullcap,  Scullcap
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Scutellaria tuberosa
© 2006 Steve Matson
Scutellaria tuberosa
© 2006 Steve Matson
Scutellaria tuberosa
© 2006 Steve Matson

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 aphanactis    California groundsel,  Chaparral ragwort,  Rayless ragwort
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio aphanactis
© 2023 Matt Berger
Senecio aphanactis
© 2019 Matt Berger
Senecio aphanactis
© 2023 Matt Berger

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
© 2019 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

Silene laciniata ssp. californica    California indian pink
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene laciniata ssp. californica
© 2021 Timothy Boomer | WildMacro.com
Silene laciniata ssp. californica
© 2020 Kim Cabrera
Silene laciniata ssp. californica
© 2019 Zachary Snider

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

Sisymbrium officinale    Hedge mustard,  Hedgemustard
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Sisymbrium officinale
© 2021 Ann Garside
Sisymbrium officinale
© 2022 Julian Geoghegan
Sisymbrium officinale
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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 umbelliferum var. xanti    Blue witch nightshade,  Bluewitch nightshade
native
Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Solanum umbelliferum var. xanti
© 2014 Steve Matson
Solanum umbelliferum var. xanti
© 2014 Steve Matson
Solanum umbelliferum var. xanti
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

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

Stebbinsoseris heterocarpa    Grassland stebbinsoseris
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Stebbinsoseris heterocarpa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Stebbinsoseris heterocarpa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Stebbinsoseris heterocarpa
© 2017 Diane Etchison

Stellaria media    Chickweed
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Stephanomeria virgata ssp. pleurocarpa    Tall stephanomeria,  Wand stephanomeria,  Wand wirelettuce
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Stephanomeria virgata ssp. pleurocarpa
© 2021 Helen Hancock
Stephanomeria virgata ssp. pleurocarpa
© 2021 Helen Hancock
Stephanomeria virgata ssp. pleurocarpa
© 2018 Richard Spjut

Stipa lepida    Foothill needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa lepida
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Stipa lepida
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Stipa lepida
© 2017 Gary McDonald

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

POACEAE

Stipa miliacea var. miliacea
© 2022 Donald Burk
Stipa miliacea var. miliacea
© 2009 Keir Morse
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


Symphoricarpos mollis    Creeping snowberry,  Trailing snowberry
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

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

Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum    Fendler's meadow rue,  Meadow rue,  Torrey's meadow rue
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum
© 2017 Thomas Reyes
Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Thysanocarpus laciniatus    Common lace pod,  Mountain fringepod,  Narrow leaved fringe pod
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Thysanocarpus laciniatus
© 2021 Helen Hancock
Thysanocarpus laciniatus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Thysanocarpus laciniatus
© 2021 Helen Hancock

Torilis arvensis    Field hedge parsley,  Spreading hedgeparsley,  Tall Sock-Destroyer
invasive non-native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Torilis arvensis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Torilis arvensis
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Torilis arvensis
© 2018 Lindsey Hack

Torilis nodosa    Hedge parsley,  Knotted hedge parsley,  Knotted hedgeparsley
non-native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Torilis nodosa
© 2011 Steve Matson
Torilis nodosa
© 2011 Steve Matson
Torilis nodosa
© 2011 Steve Matson

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

Toxicoscordion fremontii    Fremont's star lily,  Fremont's death camas
native
Perennial herb

MELANTHIACEAE

Toxicoscordion fremontii
© 2024 Carissa Brands
Toxicoscordion fremontii
© 2024 Mary Conway
Toxicoscordion fremontii
© 2024 Lynn Overtree

Trifolium bifidum var. bifidum    Pinole clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium bifidum var. bifidum
© 2020 Matt Berger
Trifolium bifidum var. bifidum
© 2020 Matt Berger
Trifolium bifidum var. bifidum
© 2020 Matt Berger

Trifolium ciliolatum    Foothill clover,  Tree clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium ciliolatum
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Trifolium ciliolatum
© 2015 Diane Etchison
Trifolium ciliolatum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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 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 oliganthum    Few flowered clover,  Fewflower clover,  Minitomcat clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium oliganthum
© 2023 Helen Hancock
Trifolium oliganthum
© 2022 Mary Merriman
Trifolium oliganthum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Trifolium willdenovii    Tomcat clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

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

Triodanis biflora    Venus looking glass,  Venus' looking glass
native
Annual herb

CAMPANULACEAE

Triodanis biflora
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Triodanis biflora
© 2015 Hayley Ross
Triodanis biflora
© 2018 Ken Hickman

Tropaeolum majus    Garden nasturtium,  Nasturtium
invasive non-native
Annual herb, Vine

TROPAEOLACEAE

Tropaeolum majus
© 2021 Julie A. Kierstead
Tropaeolum majus
© 2024 Mike Russler
Tropaeolum majus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Turritis glabra    Tower rockcress
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Turritis glabra
© 2017 Steve Matson
Turritis glabra
© 2017 Steve Matson
Turritis glabra
© 2017 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

Umbellularia californica    Bay laurel,  California bay,  California laurel, bay tree
native
Tree

LAURACEAE

Umbellularia californica
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Umbellularia californica
© 2016 Steve Matson
Umbellularia californica
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi

Uropappus lindleyi    Silver puffs,  Uropappus
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Uropappus lindleyi
© 2019 Zack Abbey
Uropappus lindleyi
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Uropappus lindleyi
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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