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South Hills Open Space
South Hills Open Space, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California

San Luis Obispo County

David Keil  / CNPS-SLO  (2019-06-08)

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182 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

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 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

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

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

ALLIACEAE

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

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

Amsinckia menziesii    Menzies' fiddleneck,  Small flowered fiddleneck
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Amsinckia menziesii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Amsinckia menziesii
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Amsinckia menziesii
© 2018 Gary McDonald

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

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 didymocarpus var. milesianus    Dwarf white milkvetch,  Miles' milk vetch
rare native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus didymocarpus var. milesianus
© 2012 Steve Matson
Astragalus didymocarpus var. milesianus
© 2012 Steve Matson
Astragalus didymocarpus var. milesianus
© 2014 Chris Winchellll

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

FABACEAE

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

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

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

Brachypodium hybridum    Small Tree-Mallow


Brassica tournefortii    Saharan mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica tournefortii
© 2023 Julia Markey
Brassica tournefortii
© 2018 Jeffrey Black
Brassica tournefortii
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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 rubens    Red brome
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

Calandrinia menziesii    red maids,  Calandrinia
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

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

Calochortus argillosus    Clay mariposa lily
native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

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

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

LILIACEAE

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

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

LILIACEAE

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

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

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

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

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

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

BRASSICACEAE

Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2008 Steve Matson
Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2008 Steve Matson
Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2008 Steve Matson

Cardamine californica    California toothwort,  milkmaids
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

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

Carduus pycnocephalus    Italian thistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

CYPERACEAE

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

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

CYPERACEAE

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

Cenchrus longisetus    Feathertop
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

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

Chenopodiastrum murale    Small Tree-Mallow


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

CHENOPODIACEAE

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

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

AGAVACEAE

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

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Chorizanthe palmeri    Palmer's spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

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 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 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

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

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

Corethrogyne filaginifolia    Common sandaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

CRASSULACEAE

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

Croton setiger    Turkey-mullein
native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 multisetus    Big squirreltail grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Encelia californica    Bush sunflower,  California brittlebush,  California encelia
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Encelia californica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Encelia californica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Encelia californica
© 2017 Steve Matson

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

Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum    Long stemmed buckwheat
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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 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 spathulata    Reticulate seeded spurge,  Warty spurge
native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

Festuca microstachys    Small fescue
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

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

APIACEAE

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

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

native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Hedypnois rhagadioloides    Crete weed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

Hesperoyucca whipplei    Chaparral yucca
native
Shrub

AGAVACEAE

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

Heteromeles arbutifolia    Christmas berry,  Toyon
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

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 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

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

Juncus balticus ssp. ater    Baltic rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

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

native
Annual grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

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

Juncus 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

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

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

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

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

FABACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

Lysimachia arvensis    Scarlet pimpernel
non-native
Annual herb

MYRSINACEAE

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

Lythrum californicum    California loosestrife,  Common loosestrife
native
Perennial herb

LYTHRACEAE

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

Malva parviflora    Cheeseweed mallow
non-native
Annual herb

MALVACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

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. 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

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

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

OXALIDACEAE

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

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

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

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

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

VERBENACEAE

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

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

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

Platystemon californicus    Cream cups,  Creamcups
native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

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

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

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

Polygonum aviculare    Prostrate knotweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Polypodium californicum    California polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

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

Polypogon 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

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

PRIMULACEAE

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

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

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

Ranunculus californicus    California buttercup
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

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

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

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

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 kerneri    Kerner's dock
non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Rumex pulcher    Fiddle dock
non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Salvia columbariae    Chia sage
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

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

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

APIACEAE

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

Sanicula maritima    Adobe sanicle,  Adobe snakeroot
rare native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

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

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

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Schoenoplectus pungens var. longispicatus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Schoenoplectus pungens var. longispicatus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Schoenoplectus pungens var. longispicatus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

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

Stellaria nitens    Shining chickweed,  Shiny chickweed,  Smooth chickweed
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Stellaria nitens
© 2024 Dana York
Stellaria nitens
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Stellaria nitens
© 2020 Ken Hickman

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Stipa lepida    Foothill needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

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


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

native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Thysanocarpus curvipes ssp. curvipes
© 2016 Steve Matson
Thysanocarpus curvipes ssp. curvipes
© 2016 Steve Matson
Thysanocarpus curvipes ssp. curvipes
© 2016 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 fragiferum    Strawberry clover
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

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

VERBENACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

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

VIOLACEAE

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

Xanthium strumarium    Rough cockleburr
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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