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Indian Knob
Indian Knob Area, Guidetti Ranch San Luis Obispo County, California

San Luis Obispo County

David Keil  / CNPS-SLO  (2019-06-09)

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328 PLANTS
Acer negundo    Boxelder
native
Tree

SAPINDACEAE

Acer negundo
© 2019 Robert Sweet
Acer negundo
© 2016 John H Malpas
Acer negundo
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Acmispon junceus var. biolettii    Bioletti's rush lotus
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon junceus var. biolettii
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Acmispon junceus var. biolettii
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Acmispon junceus var. biolettii
© 2021 Toni Corelli

Acmispon parviflorus    Hill lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon parviflorus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Acmispon parviflorus
© 2005 Steve Matson
Acmispon parviflorus
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

Acourtia microcephala    Sacapellote
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Acourtia microcephala
© 2022 Diane Etchison
Acourtia microcephala
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Acourtia microcephala
© 2021 Aaron Echols

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 exarata    Spike bentgrass,  Spike redtop
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Agrostis hooveri    Hoover's bent grass,  Hoover's bentgrass
rare native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis hooveri
© 2008 Adonis (Don) Tate
Agrostis hooveri
© 2017 Adonis (Don) Tate

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

Ambrosia psilostachya    Ragweed,  Western ragweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Amsinckia intermedia    Common fiddleneck
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

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

Anaphalis margaritacea    Pearly everlasting
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Anaphalis margaritacea
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Anaphalis margaritacea
© 2021 Ken Lunders
Anaphalis margaritacea
© 2014 James Gonsman

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

Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. subsessile    Nuttall's snapdragon
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. subsessile
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. subsessile
© 2017 Steve Matson
Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. subsessile
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Antirrhinum thompsonii
© 2018 Michael Mitchell
Antirrhinum thompsonii
© Geoff Burleigh
Antirrhinum thompsonii
© 2016 Kristin Sabo

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

Arctostaphylos pilosula    La panza manzanita,  Santa Margarita manzanita
rare native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos pilosula
© 2020 David Greenberger
Arctostaphylos pilosula
© 2020 Mike Russler
Arctostaphylos pilosula
© 2020 Mike Russler

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

Artemisia dracunculus    Herbaceous sagewort,  Pinon wormwood,  Tarragon
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia dracunculus
© 2022 Steve Matson
Artemisia dracunculus
© 2022 Steve Matson
Artemisia dracunculus
© 2022 Steve Matson

Asclepias eriocarpa    Indian milkweed,  Kotolo milkweed,  Woolypod milkweed
native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

Asclepias eriocarpa
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Asclepias eriocarpa
© 2014 Dan Cohn
Asclepias eriocarpa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Asclepias fascicularis    Narrow leaf milkweed
native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

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

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 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

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

Briza minor    Little quaking grass,  Little quakinggrass,  Little rattlesnake grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Briza minor
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Briza minor
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Briza minor
© 2019 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 rubens    Red brome
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

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 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

Camissoniopsis micrantha    Spencer primrose
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis micrantha
© 2024 Mike Russler
Camissoniopsis micrantha
© 2021 Cara Wilcox
Camissoniopsis micrantha
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Capsella bursa-pastoris    Shepherd's purse
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2008 Steve Matson
Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2022 Doug Allshouse

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 barbarae    Santa barbara sedge,  Valley sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex barbarae
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Carex barbarae
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Carex barbarae
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Carex globosa    Round fruit sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex globosa
© 2014 Steve Matson
Carex globosa
© 2014 Steve Matson
Carex globosa
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

CYPERACEAE

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

Carex subbracteata    Small bract sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex subbracteata
© 2023 Dana York
Carex subbracteata
© 2021 John Rawlings
Carex subbracteata
© 2023 Ellen Uhler

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 attenuata    Narrow leaved owl's clover,  Valley tassels
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja attenuata
© 2024 Steve Conger
Castilleja attenuata
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Castilleja attenuata
© 2019 Timothy Boomer

Castilleja densiflora ssp. densiflora    Dense flower owl's clover,  Denseflower indian paintbrush
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja densiflora ssp. densiflora
© 2018 Hayley Ross
Castilleja densiflora ssp. densiflora
© 2019 Verna Jigour
Castilleja densiflora ssp. densiflora
© 2022 Alice Cummings

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 exserta ssp. exserta    Exserted indian paintbrush,  Pale purple owlclover,  Purple owl's clover
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta
© 2020 David Greenberger
Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Ceanothus cuneatus var. fascicularis    Sand buck brush,  Sedgeleaf buckbrush
rare native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus cuneatus var. fascicularis
© 2020 David Greenberger
Ceanothus cuneatus var. fascicularis
© 2012 Neal Kramer
Ceanothus cuneatus var. fascicularis
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

Ceanothus impressus var. nipomensis    Nipomo mesa ceanothus,  Santa barbara ceanothus
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus impressus var. nipomensis
© 2006 Steve Matson
Ceanothus impressus var. nipomensis
© 2006 Steve Matson
Ceanothus impressus var. nipomensis
© 2018 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

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

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

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

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

ASTERACEAE

Chondrilla juncea
© 2021 George Williams
Chondrilla juncea
© 2021 Julia Kosowitz
Chondrilla juncea
© 2021 Bob Sweatt

Chorizanthe diffusa    Diffuse spineflower
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe diffusa
© 2022 Irene Rosen
Chorizanthe diffusa
© 2020 David Greenberger
Chorizanthe diffusa
© 2022 Irene Rosen

Chorizanthe obovata    Spoon sepal spineflower,  Spoonsepal spineflower
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe obovata
© 2017 George Butterworth
Chorizanthe obovata
© 2017 Adonis (Don) Tate

Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale    Cobweb thistle,  Cobwebby thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale
© 2020 Coty Sifuentes-Winter
Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale
© 2019 Randy Huey

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 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

rare native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia speciosa ssp. immaculata
© 2020 Steve Laymon
Clarkia speciosa ssp. immaculata
© 2020 Steve Laymon
Clarkia speciosa ssp. immaculata
© 2020 Steve Laymon

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

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
© 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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

CRASSULACEAE

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

Crassula tillaea    Mediterranean pygmy weed,  Moss pygmyweed
non-native
Annual herb

CRASSULACEAE

Crassula tillaea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula tillaea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula tillaea
© 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 californicus    California croton,  Desert croton
native
Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Croton californicus
© 2022 Dianne Lake
Croton californicus
© 2022 Aaron Echols
Croton californicus
© 2022 Aaron Echols

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

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

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

Cyperus eragrostis    Tall cyperus,  Tall flatsedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

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

Cyperus niger    Black cyperus,  Black flatsedge,  Brown cyperus
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Cyperus niger
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cyperus niger
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Cyperus niger
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Datura stramonium    Jimson weed,  Jimsonweed
non-native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

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

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 increscens ssp. increscens    Grassland tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Delairea odorata    Cape ivy
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Delairea odorata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Delairea odorata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Delairea odorata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Delphinium parryi ssp. blochmaniae    Blochman's larkspur,  Dune larkspur
rare native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Delphinium parryi ssp. blochmaniae
© Geoff Burleigh
Delphinium parryi ssp. blochmaniae
© Geoff Burleigh
Delphinium parryi ssp. blochmaniae
© Geoff Burleigh

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

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

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

POACEAE

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

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 caespitosa    Coast dudleya,  Sand lettuce
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya caespitosa
© 2022 Mary Conway
Dudleya caespitosa
© 2022 Mary Conway
Dudleya caespitosa
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

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

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

POACEAE

Echinochloa crus-galli
© 2016 Barbara Boethling
Echinochloa crus-galli
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Echinochloa crus-galli
© 2008 Zoya Akulova

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

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 triticoides    Beardless wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus triticoides
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
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

Equisetum laevigatum    Horsetail,  Smooth horsetail,  Smooth scouring rush
native
Fern

EQUISETACEAE

Equisetum laevigatum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Equisetum laevigatum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Equisetum laevigatum
© 2021 Richard Spjut

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

Ericameria ericoides    California goldenbush,  Mock heather
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Ericameria ericoides
© 2021 Mike Russler
Ericameria ericoides
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley
Ericameria ericoides
© 2021 Mike Russler

Erigeron bonariensis    Flax-leaved horseweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Erigeron canadensis    Canada horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

Eriodictyon altissimum    Indian knob mountainbalm
rare native
Shrub

NAMACEAE

Eriodictyon altissimum
© 2024 Mike Russler
Eriodictyon altissimum
© 2024 Mike Russler
Eriodictyon altissimum
© 2015 David Wolfson

Eriogonum fasciculatum var. fasciculatum    California buckwheat,  Eastern mojave buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum fasciculatum var. fasciculatum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum fasciculatum var. fasciculatum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum fasciculatum var. fasciculatum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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
© 2024 Richard Spjut
Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum
© 2013 James Gonsman
Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Eriophyllum multicaule    Branched woolly sunflower,  Many stemmed eriophyllum,  Manystem woolly sunflower
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Eriophyllum multicaule
© 2020 David Wolfson
Eriophyllum multicaule
© 2020 David Greenberger
Eriophyllum multicaule
© 2022 David Wolfson

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

GERANIACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

Erysimum capitatum var. capitatum    Sanddune wallflower
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Erysimum capitatum var. capitatum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Erysimum capitatum var. capitatum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Erysimum capitatum var. capitatum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Erythranthe floribunda    Many flowered monkeyflower
native
Annual herb

PHRYMACEAE

Erythranthe floribunda
© 2021 Mike Russler
Erythranthe floribunda
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Erythranthe floribunda
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

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 maculata    Spotted spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

Festuca bromoides    Brome fescue
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

Festuca 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
© 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

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 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

Galium trifidum ssp. columbianum    Threepetal bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium trifidum ssp. columbianum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Galium trifidum ssp. columbianum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Galium trifidum ssp. columbianum
© 2005 Steve Matson

Gamochaeta ustulata    Featherweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Gastridium phleoides    Nit grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

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

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

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

HELIOTROPIACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Hesperocnide tenella    Western nettle,  Western stinging nettle,  Western stingingnettle
native
Annual herb

URTICACEAE

Hesperocnide tenella
© 2023 Ken-ichi Ueda
Hesperocnide tenella
© 2006 Steve Matson
Hesperocnide tenella
© 2020 Ken Hickman

Hesperomecon linearis    Narrowleaf queen poppy
native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Hesperomecon linearis
© 2021 Mary Conway
Hesperomecon linearis
© 2021 Mary Conway
Hesperomecon linearis
© 2021 Karen Swift

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

Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum    California barley,  California meadow barley
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum
© 2011 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

Horkelia cuneata var. cuneata    Wedge leaved horkelia
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Horkelia cuneata var. cuneata
© 2020 David Greenberger
Horkelia cuneata var. cuneata
© 2019 David Greenberger
Horkelia cuneata var. cuneata
© 2021 Mary Conway

Horkelia cuneata var. puberula    Mesa horkelia
rare native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Horkelia cuneata var. puberula
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Horkelia cuneata var. puberula
© 2008 Tony Morosco
Horkelia cuneata var. puberula
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff

Hydrocotyle verticillata    Whorled marsh pennywort,  Whorled marshpennywort
native
Perennial herb

ARALIACEAE

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

Hypericum anagalloides    Creeping st. john's wort,  Tinker's penny
native
Annual, Perennial herb

HYPERICACEAE

Hypericum anagalloides
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Hypericum anagalloides
© 2020 Joaquin Hale
Hypericum anagalloides
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

JUNCACEAE

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

Juncus 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

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 gerardii    Annual june grass, bristly koeleria
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Koeleria gerardii
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Koeleria gerardii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Koeleria gerardii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Lagophylla ramosissima
© 2021 Dee Shea Himes
Lagophylla ramosissima
© 2020 Ken Hickman

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

Lamium amplexicaule    Giraffe head,  Henbit deadnettle
non-native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Lamium amplexicaule
© 2005 Steve Matson
Lamium amplexicaule
© 2005 Steve Matson
Lamium amplexicaule
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

Lemna gibba    Duckweed,  Gibbous duckweed,  Swollen duckweed
native
Perennial herb

ARACEAE

Lemna gibba
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lemna gibba
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Lemna gibba
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Lessingia pectinata var. pectinata    Valley lessingia
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lessingia pectinata var. pectinata
© 2019 Mary Conway
Lessingia pectinata var. pectinata
© 2012 Terrence Gosliner
Lessingia pectinata var. pectinata
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

native
Shrub

POLEMONIACEAE

Linanthus californicus ssp. californicus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Linanthus californicus ssp. californicus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Linanthus californicus ssp. californicus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Lithophragma affine    Common woodland star,  San Francisco woodland star
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Lithophragma affine
© 2018 Steve Matson
Lithophragma affine
© 2018 Steve Matson
Lithophragma affine
© 2018 Steve Matson

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

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 arboreus    Coastal bush lupine,  Yellow bush lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus arboreus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Lupinus arboreus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lupinus arboreus
© 2020 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 ludovicianus    San luis lupine,  San luis obispo county lupine
rare native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus ludovicianus
© 2016 Kristie Haydu
Lupinus ludovicianus
© 2016 Kristie Haydu
Lupinus ludovicianus
© 2012 CNPS, San Luis Obispo Chapter

Lupinus nanus    Sky lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

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

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

LYTHRACEAE

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

Madia 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

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 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

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 lupulina    Black medick
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Medicago lupulina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Medicago lupulina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Medicago lupulina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Medicago praecox    Mediterranean medick
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Medicago praecox
© 2012 Jean Pawek
Medicago praecox
© 2022 David popp
Medicago praecox
© 2012 Jean Pawek

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

POACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

Micropus californicus var. californicus    Q tips,  Slender cottonweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Micropus californicus var. californicus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Micropus californicus var. californicus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Micropus californicus var. californicus
© 2016 Steve Matson

rare native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella sinuata ssp. sinuata
© 2016 John Moule
Monardella sinuata ssp. sinuata
© 2020 Melissa Mooney
Monardella sinuata ssp. sinuata
© 2017 Keir Morse

Muhlenbergia microsperma    Annual muhly,  Littleseed muhly
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Muhlenbergia microsperma
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Muhlenbergia microsperma
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Muhlenbergia microsperma
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Muhlenbergia rigens    Deergrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Muhlenbergia rigens
© 2004 Steve Matson
Muhlenbergia rigens
© 2018 Cynthia Powell
Muhlenbergia rigens
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Muilla maritima    Common muilla,  Sea muilla
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Muilla maritima
© 2017 Steve Matson
Muilla maritima
© 2017 Steve Matson
Muilla maritima
© 2017 Steve Matson

Nasturtium officinale    Watercress
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

BRASSICACEAE

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

Navarretia atractyloides    Holly leaf navarretia,  Hollyleaf pincushionplant
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia atractyloides
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Navarretia atractyloides
© 2010 George Butterworth
Navarretia atractyloides
© 2019 Ken Hickman

Navarretia hamata ssp. parviloba    Hooked navarretia,  Small lobe navarretia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia hamata ssp. parviloba
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Navarretia hamata ssp. parviloba
© 2017 R.A. Chasey
Navarretia hamata ssp. parviloba
© 2021 Cara Wilcox

Nemophila menziesii    Baby blue eyes
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Nemophila menziesii
© 2019 Matt Berger
Nemophila menziesii
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Nemophila menziesii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Oxalis pilosa    Hairy wood sorrel
native
Annual herb

OXALIDACEAE

Oxalis pilosa
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Oxalis pilosa
© 2009 Avis Boutell
Oxalis pilosa
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

Paeonia californica    California peony
native
Perennial herb

PAEONIACEAE

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

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

native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

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

Persicaria punctata    Dotted smartweed
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Persicaria punctata
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Persicaria punctata
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Persicaria punctata
© 2022 Helen Hancock

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

Phacelia tanacetifolia    Lacy phacelia,  Tansy leafed phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia tanacetifolia
© 2022 Mike Russler
Phacelia tanacetifolia
© 2024 Bob Steele
Phacelia tanacetifolia
© 2022 Charles Russell

Phacelia viscida var. viscida    Sticky phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia viscida var. viscida
© 2017 Gary Andrew
Phacelia viscida var. viscida
© 2017 Keir Morse
Phacelia viscida var. viscida
© 2019 Mary Conway

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

POACEAE

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

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 muricata    Bishop pine,  Bull pine,  Prickle cone pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus muricata
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Pinus muricata
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Pinus muricata
© 2023 Karen Swift

Plagiobothrys canescens    Grey popcorn flower,  Valley popcorn flower,  Valley popcornflower
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys canescens
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Plagiobothrys canescens
© 2016 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys canescens
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

Plantago major    Common plantain
non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago major
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Plantago major
© 2022 Diana Wahl
Plantago major
© 2020 Ryan Carle

Plantago subnuda    Mexican plantain,  Naked plantain,  Tall coastal plantain
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago subnuda
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Plantago subnuda
© 2022 Dianne Lake
Plantago subnuda
© 2009 Toni Corelli

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

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

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Polygonum aviculare    Prostrate knotweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Polypodium californicum    California polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

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

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 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

Populus trichocarpa    Black cottonwood
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

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

Primula clevelandi    Small Tree-Mallow


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

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

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

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

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 spithamea    Ground rose,  Sonoma rose
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Rubus ursinus    California blackberry,  Pacific blackberry
native
Vine, Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Rumex acetosella    Common sheep sorrel
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Rumex 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

Sagina decumbens ssp. occidentalis    Western pearlwort
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Sagina decumbens ssp. occidentalis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Sagina decumbens ssp. occidentalis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Sagina decumbens ssp. occidentalis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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 lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

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

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

Samolus parviflorus    Water pimpernel
native
Perennial herb

THEOPHRASTACEAE

Samolus parviflorus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Samolus parviflorus
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Samolus parviflorus
© 2022 Catherine Chang

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

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

Scrophularia atrata    Black flowered figwort,  Darkflowered figwort
rare native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Scrophularia atrata
© 2020 David Wolfson
Scrophularia atrata
© 2018 David Wolfson
Scrophularia atrata
© 2017 Gloria Hollahan

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

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

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

Silene verecunda    Dolores campion,  San Francisco campion
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene verecunda
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Silene verecunda
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Silene verecunda
© 2019 Matt Berger

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

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

Solidago elongata    West coast canada goldenrod
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Solidago elongata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Solidago elongata
© 2021 Mike Russler
Solidago elongata
© 2022 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

Spergula arvensis    Corn spurry
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Spergularia 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 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

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 elata    Annual mitra,  Santa barbara stephanomeria,  Santa barbara wirelettuce
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Stephanomeria elata
© 2019 David Greenberger
Stephanomeria elata
© 2018 Julian Geoghegan
Stephanomeria elata
© 2021 Helen Hancock

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

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 chilense    California aster,  Pacific aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Symphyotrichum chilense
© 2020 Suzanne L. Weakley
Symphyotrichum chilense
© 2013 Arcangelo Wessells
Symphyotrichum chilense
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Thalictrum fendleri var. fendleri    Fendler's meadow rue
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Thalictrum fendleri var. fendleri
© 2006 Steve Matson
Thalictrum fendleri var. fendleri
© 2006 Steve Matson
Thalictrum fendleri var. fendleri
© 2006 Steve Matson

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

Trichostema lanatum    Woolly bluecurls
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Trichostema lanatum
© 2022 Mike Russler
Trichostema lanatum
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Trichostema lanatum
© 2022 Mike Russler

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. 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 grayi    Gray's clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium grayi
© 2023 Matt Berger
Trifolium grayi
© 2007 Toni Corelli
Trifolium grayi
© 2023 Matt Berger

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 incarnatum    Crimson clover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium incarnatum
© 2008 Steve Matson
Trifolium incarnatum
© 2008 Steve Matson
Trifolium incarnatum
© 2008 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 subterraneum    Sub clover,  Subterranean clover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

Trifolium willdenovii    Tomcat clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

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

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

OROBANCHACEAE

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

Tropidocarpum gracile    Dobie pod,  Slender keel fruit,  Slender tropidocarpum
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Tropidocarpum gracile
© 2014 Steve Matson
Tropidocarpum gracile
© 2014 Steve Matson
Tropidocarpum gracile
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

Urtica urens    Annual stinging nettle,  Dwarf nettle
non-native
Annual herb

URTICACEAE

Urtica urens
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Urtica urens
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Urtica urens
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Vaccinium ovatum    California huckleberry,  Evergreen huckleberry
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Vaccinium ovatum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Vaccinium ovatum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Vaccinium ovatum
© 2017 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. nigra    Common vetch,  Garden vetch,  Smaller common vetch
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia sativa ssp. nigra
© 2020 Ken Lunders
Vicia sativa ssp. nigra
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia sativa ssp. nigra
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

FABACEAE

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

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

VIOLACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Xanthium strumarium    Rough cockleburr
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Zeltnera davyi    Davy's centaury
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

Zeltnera davyi
© 2018 Mary Conway
Zeltnera davyi
© 2022 Irene Rosen
Zeltnera davyi
© 2023 R.A. Chasey