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Irish Hills Natural Reserve
Irish Hills Natural Reserve San Luis Obispo County, California

San Luis Obispo County

David Keil  / CNPS-SLO  (2019-06-09)

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357 PLANTS
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

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 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

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

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

Aira caryophyllea    Shiver grass,  Silver hairgrass,  Silvery hairgrass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Aira caryophyllea
© 2005 Steve Matson
Aira caryophyllea
© 2005 Steve Matson
Aira caryophyllea
© 2005 Steve Matson

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

Allium triquetrum    Three cornered leek,  Threecorner leek,  White flowered onion
invasive non-native
Perennial herb (bulb)

ALLIACEAE

Allium triquetrum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Allium triquetrum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Allium triquetrum
© 2017 Steve Matson

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

Aphanes occidentalis    Western lady's mantle
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Aphanes occidentalis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Aphanes occidentalis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Aphanes occidentalis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

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

Arctostaphylos obispoensis    Bishop manzanita,  Serpentine manzanita
rare native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos obispoensis
© 2019 Susan McDougall
Arctostaphylos obispoensis
© 2021 Mike Russler
Arctostaphylos obispoensis
© 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

Baccharis glutinosa    Douglas' baccharis,  Salt marsh baccharis
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis glutinosa
© 2020 Patrick Furtado
Baccharis glutinosa
© 2019 Julian Geoghegan
Baccharis glutinosa
© 2020 Rebecca Schoenenberger

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

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

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
© 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 laevipes    Chinook brome,  Narrow flowered brome,  Woodland brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus laevipes
© 2020 Alice Cummings
Bromus laevipes
© 2019 Kimberly Moses
Bromus laevipes
© 2018 Ken Hickman

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

Bromus sterilis    Poverty brome,  Sterile brome
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus sterilis
© 2021 John Rawlings
Bromus sterilis
© 2023 John Rawlings
Bromus sterilis
© 2023 John Rawlings

Calandrinia menziesii    red maids,  Calandrinia
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Calandrinia menziesii
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi
Calandrinia menziesii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Calandrinia menziesii
© 2019 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 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

Cardamine hirsuta    Hairy bitter cress,  Hairy bittercress
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Cardamine hirsuta
© 2020 Ken Lunders
Cardamine hirsuta
© 2022 Donald Burk
Cardamine hirsuta
© 2024 Jim Xerogeanes

Cardamine oligosperma    Bitter cress,  Idaho bittercress
native
Annual, Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Cardamine oligosperma
© 2008 Steve Matson
Cardamine oligosperma
© 2008 Steve Matson
Cardamine oligosperma
© 2008 Steve Matson

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 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
© 2012 Wendy Fisher
Carex obispoensis
© 2006 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

Carthamus lanatus    Woolly distaff thistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Carthamus lanatus
© 2019 Lenihan Mazur
Carthamus lanatus
© 2019 Danielle Carney
Carthamus lanatus
© 2019 Danielle Carney

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

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

native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus oliganthus var. sorediatus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Ceanothus oliganthus var. sorediatus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Ceanothus oliganthus var. sorediatus
© 2019 Susan McDougall

Ceanothus spinosus    Greenbark ceanothus,  Redheart
native
Tree, Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus spinosus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Ceanothus spinosus
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff
Ceanothus spinosus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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 setaceus    Small Tree-Mallow


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

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

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

Chondrilla juncea    Hogbite,  Skeleton weed
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Chondrilla juncea
© 2021 George Williams
Chondrilla juncea
© 2024 Mike Russler
Chondrilla juncea
© 2021 Bob Sweatt

Chorizanthe aphanantha    Irish Hills spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe aphanantha
© 2020 David Greenberger
Chorizanthe aphanantha
© 2024 David Wolfson
Chorizanthe aphanantha
© 2021 Kristen Nelson

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

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

Claytonia exigua ssp. exigua    Little spring beauty,  Serpentine springbeauty,  Viridis
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia exigua ssp. exigua
© 2019 Steve Matson
Claytonia exigua ssp. exigua
© 2019 Steve Matson
Claytonia exigua ssp. exigua
© 2019 Steve Matson

Claytonia parviflora ssp. parviflora    Narrow leaved miner's lettuce,  Streambank springbeauty,  Utah miner s lettuce
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia parviflora ssp. parviflora
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Claytonia parviflora ssp. parviflora
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Claytonia parviflora ssp. parviflora
© 2017 Gary McDonald

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

Clematis ligusticifolia    Creek clematis,  Western white clematis,  Yerba de chiva
native
Perennial herb, Vine

RANUNCULACEAE

Clematis ligusticifolia
© 2018 Diane Etchison
Clematis ligusticifolia
© 2012 Steve Matson
Clematis ligusticifolia
© 2012 Steve Matson

Clinopodium douglasii    Yerba buena
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Clinopodium douglasii
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Clinopodium douglasii
© 2012 Gary McDonald
Clinopodium douglasii
© 2012 Gary McDonald

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

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

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 australis    Australian brass buttons,  Australian cotula,  Australian waterbuttons
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Cotula australis
© 2023 Mike Russler
Cotula australis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Cotula australis
© 2023 Mike Russler

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

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 subinclusa    Canyon dodder
native
Annual herb, Vine (parasitic)

CONVOLVULACEAE

Cuscuta subinclusa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Cuscuta subinclusa
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cuscuta subinclusa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POACEAE

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

Cynosurus echinatus    Annual dogtail,  Bristly dogstail grass,  Dogtail grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Cynosurus echinatus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Cynosurus echinatus
© 2010 Julie A. Kierstead
Cynosurus echinatus
© 2022 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

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

POACEAE

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

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

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

Deinandra fasciculata    Clustered tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

Diplacus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

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

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
© 2008 Steve Matson
Dipterostemon capitatus ssp. capitatus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Dipterostemon capitatus ssp. capitatus
© 2016 Steve Matson

native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Drymocallis glandulosa var. glandulosa
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Drymocallis glandulosa var. glandulosa
© 2017 Steve Matson
Drymocallis glandulosa var. glandulosa
© 2021 Mike Russler

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 blochmaniae ssp. blochmaniae    Blochman's dudleya,  Blochman's liveforever
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya blochmaniae ssp. blochmaniae
© 2022 Aaron Echols
Dudleya blochmaniae ssp. blochmaniae
© 2018 Kristen Nelson
Dudleya blochmaniae ssp. blochmaniae
© 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

Ehrharta calycina    Perennial veldt grass,  Perennial veldtgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Ehrharta calycina
© 2020 David Greenberger
Ehrharta calycina
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Ehrharta calycina
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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
© 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

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 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

Epipactis gigantea    Giant helleborine,  Chatterbox orchid,  Stream orchid
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Epipactis gigantea
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Epipactis gigantea
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Epipactis gigantea
© 2018 Anna Sereno

Erigeron canadensis    Canada horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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
© 2024 Mike Russler
Erigeron foliosus var. foliosus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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 parvifolium    Dune eriogonum,  Sea cliff buckwheat,  Seacliff buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum parvifolium
© 2022 Mary Conway
Eriogonum parvifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum parvifolium
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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 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
© 2024 Dana York
Eschscholzia caespitosa
© 2024 Dana York

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 peplus    Petty spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

Euphorbia serpillifolia ssp. hirtula    Hairy thyme leafed spurge
native
Annual, Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia serpillifolia ssp. hirtula
© 2017 David Greenberger
Euphorbia serpillifolia ssp. hirtula
© 2012 Aaron Schusteff
Euphorbia serpillifolia ssp. hirtula
© © 2008 Keir Morse

Euphorbia spathulata    Reticulate seeded spurge,  Warty spurge
native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia spathulata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Euphorbia spathulata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Euphorbia spathulata
© 2014 Steve Matson

Eurybia radulina    Roughleaf aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Eurybia radulina
© 2007 Keir Morse
Eurybia radulina
© 2023 Ken-ichi Ueda
Eurybia radulina
© 2022 Bob Sweatt

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 californica    California fescue
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca californica
© 2019 Justin Luong
Festuca californica
© 2022 Justin Luong
Festuca californica
© 2021 Veronica Yates

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 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
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca perennis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Festuca temulenta    Darnel, tares
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Festuca temulenta
© 2016 Spade Natural Resources Consulting
Festuca temulenta
© 2020 David popp
Festuca temulenta
© 2019 Stephany Dery

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 affinis    Checker lily,  Mission bells
native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Fritillaria affinis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Fritillaria affinis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Fritillaria affinis
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

Galium californicum ssp. californicum    California bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium californicum ssp. californicum
© 2018 Ken Hickman
Galium californicum ssp. californicum
© 2017 Ken Hickman
Galium californicum ssp. californicum
© 2015 James Gonsman

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 elliptica    Coast silk tassel,  Coast silktassel,  Silk tassel bush or quinine bush
native
Tree, Shrub

GARRYACEAE

Garrya elliptica
© 2004 Michael Charters
Garrya elliptica
© 2020 John Rawlings
Garrya elliptica
© 2020 Eliezer Margolis

Gastridium phleoides    Nit grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

Gazania linearis    Gazania,  Treasure flower,  Treasureflower
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gazania linearis
© 2016 Barbara Boethling
Gazania linearis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Gazania linearis
© 2018 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

Geranium molle    Crane's bill geranium,  Dove's foot geranium,  Dovefoot geranium
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

GERANIACEAE

Geranium molle
© 2008 Steve Matson
Geranium molle
© 2008 Steve Matson
Geranium molle
© 2008 Steve Matson

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. grindelioides    Gum plant goldenbush,  Saw toothed goldenbush,  Sawtooth bristleweed
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Hazardia squarrosa var. grindelioides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Hazardia squarrosa var. grindelioides
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Hazardia squarrosa var. grindelioides
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Hedera helix    English ivy
invasive non-native
Vine, Shrub

ARALIACEAE

Hedera helix
© 2019 Claire Mallen
Hedera helix
© 2017 Allison Titus
Hedera helix
© 2022 Catherine Talbot

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

Helenium puberulum    Rosilla,  Sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Helianthus annuus    Common sunflower,  Hairy leaved sunflower,  Sunflower
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Helianthus annuus
© 2021 Mike Russler
Helianthus annuus
© 2019 Bob Case
Helianthus annuus
© 2024 Mel Letterman

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

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

LINACEAE

Hesperolinon micranthum
© 2024 Mike Russler
Hesperolinon micranthum
© 2024 Mike Russler
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

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

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

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 subsp gussoneanum    Small Tree-Mallow


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

Isolepis cernua    Low bulrush
native
Annual grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Isolepis cernua
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Isolepis cernua
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Isolepis cernua
© 2018 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 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 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

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

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 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

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 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

Leptosiphon parviflorus    Variable linanthus
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

LILIACEAE

Lilium pardalinum ssp. pardalinum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Lilium pardalinum ssp. pardalinum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Lilium pardalinum ssp. pardalinum
© 2015 Steve Matson

Lithophragma heterophyllum    Hill star,  Hillside woodland star
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Lithophragma heterophyllum
© 2019 David Greenberger
Lithophragma heterophyllum
© 2024 Suzanne L. Weakley
Lithophragma heterophyllum
© 2019 Mary Conway

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 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 latifolius var. latifolius    Broad leaf lupine
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus latifolius var. latifolius
© 2021 John Rawlings
Lupinus latifolius var. latifolius
© 2020 Paul Aigner
Lupinus latifolius var. latifolius
© 2021 Steve Matson

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 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

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 exigua    Little tarweed,  Meager tarweed,  Small tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Madia exigua
© 2023 Dianne Lake
Madia exigua
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Madia exigua
© 2021 Helen Hancock

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

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

Marrubium vulgare    White horehound
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

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

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

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

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

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

LAMIACEAE

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

Navarretia mellita    Honeyscented pincushionplant,  Skunk navarretia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia mellita
© 2019 Steve Matson
Navarretia mellita
© 2019 Steve Matson
Navarretia mellita
© 2019 Steve Matson

Nicotiana glauca    Tree tobacco
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

SOLANACEAE

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

Oemleria cerasiformis    Indian plum,  Oso berry
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Oemleria cerasiformis
© 2019 Margo Bors
Oemleria cerasiformis
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Oemleria cerasiformis
© 2023 David Wolfson

Olea europaea    Olive
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

OLEACEAE

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

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

Paeonia californica    California peony
native
Perennial herb

PAEONIACEAE

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

Parnassia palustris    Marsh grass of parnassus
native
Perennial herb

PARNASSIACEAE

Parnassia palustris
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Parnassia palustris
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Parnassia palustris
© 2019 John Rawlings

Pellaea andromedifolia    Coffee cliffbrake,  Coffee fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

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

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 kelloggii    Kellogg's yampah,  Yampah
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Perideridia kelloggii
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Perideridia kelloggii
© 2023 Ryan O'Dell
Perideridia kelloggii
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

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 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 minor    Little seed canarygrass,  Littleseed canarygrass,  Mediterranean canarygrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Phalaris minor
© 2024 John Rawlings
Phalaris minor
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Phalaris minor
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Phoenix canariensis    Canary island date palm
invasive non-native
Tree

ARECACEAE

Phoenix canariensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Phoenix canariensis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Phoenix canariensis
© 2021 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

Plagiobothrys nothofulvus    Rusty haired popcorn flower,  Rusty popcorn flower,  Rusty popcornflower
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys nothofulvus
© 2011 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys nothofulvus
© 2011 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys nothofulvus
© 2015 Steve Matson

Plantago coronopus    Buckhorn plantain,  Cut leaf plantain
invasive non-native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago coronopus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Plantago coronopus
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Plantago coronopus
© 2017 MCOSD Restoration Crew

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

Plectritis ciliosa    Long spurred plectritis,  Longspur seablush
native
Annual herb

VALERIANACEAE

Plectritis ciliosa
© 2022 Steve Matson
Plectritis ciliosa
© 2005 Steve Matson
Plectritis ciliosa
© 2022 Steve Matson

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 serpylloides    Thyme leaf mesa mint,  Thymeleaf mesamint
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Pogogyne serpylloides
© 2020 Stacie Wolny
Pogogyne serpylloides
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Pogogyne serpylloides
© 2020 Stacie Wolny

Polycarpon tetraphyllum    Four leaved all seed,  Four leaved allseed,  Four leaved polycarp
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Polycarpon tetraphyllum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Polygala californica    California Milkwort
native
Perennial herb

POLYGALACEAE

Polygala californica
© 2020 Janice Kuch
Polygala californica
© 2021 Larry Dizmang
Polygala californica
© 2020 David Wolfson

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

Polypodium calirhiza    Acrid fern,  Licorice fern,  Nested polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

Polypodium calirhiza
© 2022 BOB CASE
Polypodium calirhiza
© 2015 James Gonsman
Polypodium calirhiza
© 2020 Susan McDougall

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

Primula clevelandii var. insulare    Padre's shooting star
native
Perennial herb

PRIMULACEAE

Primula clevelandii var. insulare
© 2006 Steve Matson
Primula clevelandii var. insulare
© 2022 David popp
Primula clevelandii var. insulare
© 2020 Aaron Echols

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

ROSACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium beneolens
© 2021 BLM Redding Field Office
Pseudognaphalium beneolens
© 2021 Mike Russler
Pseudognaphalium beneolens
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Pseudognaphalium biolettii    Two-color rabbit-tobacco
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium biolettii
© 2019 David Greenberger
Pseudognaphalium biolettii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pseudognaphalium biolettii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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

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

Pyracantha koidzumii    Taiwan firethorn
non-native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Pyracantha koidzumii
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Pyracantha koidzumii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pyracantha koidzumii
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Rhamnus crocea    Redberry buckthorn
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Rhamnus ilicifolia    Evergreen buckthorn,  Hollyleaf redberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Rhamnus ilicifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Rhamnus ilicifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Rhamnus ilicifolia
© 2006 Steve Matson

Ribes malvaceum var. indecorum    White flowering currant,  Whiteflower currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes malvaceum var. indecorum
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Ribes malvaceum var. indecorum
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Ribes malvaceum var. indecorum
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Ribes malvaceum var. malvaceum    Chaparral currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes malvaceum var. malvaceum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Ribes malvaceum var. malvaceum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Ribes malvaceum var. malvaceum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

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

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

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

Rosa spithamea    Ground rose,  Sonoma rose
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rosa spithamea
© 2021 David Gowen
Rosa spithamea
© 1973 Geoff Burleigh
Rosa spithamea
© 2020 David Krause

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

ROSACEAE

Rubus armeniacus
© 2014 James Gonsman
Rubus armeniacus
© 2018 Richard Spjut
Rubus armeniacus
© 2013 Michael Mitchell

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

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 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

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

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

SCROPHULARIACEAE

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

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

Sidalcea malviflora ssp. laciniata    Dwarf checkerbloom,  Laciniate checker mallow
native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

MALVACEAE

Sidalcea malviflora ssp. laciniata
© 2020 David Greenberger
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. laciniata
© 2021 Maria Stokes
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. laciniata
© 2021 Heather Brady DeQuincy

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. laciniata    Cardinal catchfly
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene laciniata ssp. laciniata
© 2020 David Greenberger
Silene laciniata ssp. laciniata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Silene laciniata ssp. laciniata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Solidago velutina ssp. californica    California goldenrod,  Oreja de liebre
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Solidago velutina ssp. californica
© 2013 Steve Matson
Solidago velutina ssp. californica
© 2008 Steve Matson
Solidago velutina ssp. californica
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

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

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

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

Stellaria pallida    Pale starwort
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Stellaria pallida
© 2022 Donald Burk
Stellaria pallida
© 2004 Keir Morse
Stellaria pallida
© 2004 Keir Morse

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

Stephanomeria exigua ssp. carotifera    White plume stephanomeria,  Whiteplume wirelettuce
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Stephanomeria exigua ssp. carotifera
© 2018 Mary Conway
Stephanomeria exigua ssp. carotifera
© 2018 Mary Conway
Stephanomeria exigua ssp. carotifera
© 2018 Mary Conway

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


Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus    Common snowberry,  Upright snowberry
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus
© 2020 Jacob Smith
Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus
© 2020 Jacob Smith
Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus
© 2021 Mike Russler

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 subspicatum    Douglas aster
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Symphyotrichum subspicatum
© 2021 David Wolfson
Symphyotrichum subspicatum
© 2021 David Wolfson
Symphyotrichum subspicatum
© 2016 Michelle Bosch

Thermopsis californica var. californica    California goldenbanner
native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

FABACEAE

Thermopsis californica var. californica
© 2021 Mike Russler
Thermopsis californica var. californica
© 2015 James Gonsman
Thermopsis californica var. californica
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

Tragopogon porrifolius    Purple salsify
non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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. truncatum    Dwarf sack clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium depauperatum var. truncatum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Trifolium depauperatum var. truncatum
© 2023 Steven Mills Glascock
Trifolium depauperatum var. truncatum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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 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 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

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

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

native
Perennial herb

VERBENACEAE

Verbena lasiostachys var. scabrida
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Verbena lasiostachys var. scabrida
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Verbena lasiostachys var. scabrida
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Vicia villosa ssp. villosa    Hairy vetch,  Winter vetch,  Wooly vetch
invasive non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia villosa ssp. villosa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia villosa ssp. villosa
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia villosa ssp. villosa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

APOCYNACEAE

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

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 strumarium    Rough cockleburr
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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