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Chino Hills SP
San Bernardino County

Sampson, 1985  / California State Parks  (1985-01-01)

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307 PLANTS
Achnatherum coronatum    Crested needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Achnatherum coronatum
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Achnatherum coronatum
© 2024 Alisa Flint
Achnatherum coronatum
© 2019 Rachelle Gray

Achyrachaena mollis    Blow-Wives
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Achyrachaena mollis
© 2015 Diane Etchison
Achyrachaena mollis
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Achyrachaena mollis
© 2022 Mike Russler

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
© 2019 Steve Matson
Adenostoma fasciculatum
© 2019 Steve Matson
Adenostoma fasciculatum
© 2019 Steve Matson

Agave americana    American century plant
non-native
Shrub

AGAVACEAE

Agave americana
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Agave americana
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR
Agave americana
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Ailanthus altissima    Ailanthus,  Tree of heaven
invasive non-native
Tree

SIMAROUBACEAE

Ailanthus altissima
© 2022 Jenny Gossett
Ailanthus altissima
© 2022 Jenny Gossett
Ailanthus altissima
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead

Amaranthus albus    Pigweed amaranth,  Tumbleweed
non-native
Annual herb

AMARANTHACEAE

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

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

AMARANTHACEAE

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

Ambrosia acanthicarpa    Annual bursage,  Annual burweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Ambrosia psilostachya    Ragweed,  Western ragweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

BORAGINACEAE

Amsinckia menziesii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Amsinckia menziesii
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Amsinckia menziesii
© 2022 Catherine Chang

Amsinckia menziesii var. intermedia    Common fiddleneck
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

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

Anagallis arvensis    Scarlet pimpernel
non-native
Annual herb

MYRSINACEAE

Anagallis arvensis
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Anagallis arvensis
© 2018 Stacie Wolny
Anagallis arvensis
© 2017 B.J. Dion

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

APIACEAE

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

Artemisia biennis    Biennial sagewort
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia biennis
© 2017 Adonis Tate
Artemisia biennis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Artemisia biennis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

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

Arundo donax    Giant reed
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Arundo donax
© 2013 Miriam Sachs Martin
Arundo donax
© 2020 Jennifer Mo
Arundo donax
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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

FABACEAE

Astragalus gambelianus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Astragalus gambelianus
© 2022 Mike Russler
Astragalus gambelianus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

Astragalus trichopodus    Santa barbara milk vetch,  Santa barbara milkvetch
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus trichopodus
© 2023 Julia Markey
Astragalus trichopodus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Astragalus trichopodus
© 2017 Steve Matson

Atriplex canescens    Fourwing saltbush,  Hoary saltbush,  Shadscale
native
Shrub

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex canescens
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Atriplex canescens
© 2024 Erin Bergman
Atriplex canescens
© 2024 Mel Letterman

Atriplex semibaccata    Australian saltbush
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

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

Atriplex serenana    Bractscale,  Saltscale,  Tractscale
native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex serenana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex serenana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex serenana
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

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

AZOLLACEAE

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

Baccharis emoryi    Willow baccharis
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis emoryi
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis emoryi
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis emoryi
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis salicifolia
© 2023 Julia Markey
Baccharis salicifolia
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis salicifolia
© 2020 Aaron Echols

Barbarea orthoceras    American rocket,  American wintercress,  Erectpod wintercress
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Barbarea orthoceras
© 2015 James Gonsman
Barbarea orthoceras
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Barbarea orthoceras
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Bebbia juncea var. aspera    Rough sweetbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Bebbia juncea var. aspera
© 2016 Steve Matson
Bebbia juncea var. aspera
© 2016 Steve Matson
Bebbia juncea var. aspera
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Bidens laevis    Bur marigold
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Bidens laevis
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Bidens laevis
© 2016 Barbara Boethling
Bidens laevis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Bloomeria crocea    Common goldenstar,  Golden star
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Bloomeria crocea
© 2018 Janith Johnson
Bloomeria crocea
© 2014 Steve Matson
Bloomeria crocea
© 2014 Steve Matson

Bowlesia incana    Hoary bowlesia
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Bowlesia incana
© 2019 Diane Renshaw
Bowlesia incana
© 2019 Diane Renshaw
Bowlesia incana
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Brassica nigra    Black mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica nigra
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Brassica nigra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Brassica nigra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Brassica rapa    Common mustard,  Field mustard,  Rape mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica rapa
© 2024 David Wolfson
Brassica rapa
© 2021 Diane Etchison
Brassica rapa
© 2018 Angelique Herman

Brickellia californica    Brickell bush,  California brickellbush,  California brickellia
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Brickellia californica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Brickellia californica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Brickellia californica
© 2023 Helen Hancock

Bromus carinatus    California brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus carinatus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus carinatus
© 2022 David popp
Bromus carinatus
© 2014 Vertin Alvarez

Bromus catharticus    Rescue grass,  Rescuegrass
non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus catharticus
© 2016 Andrew Longman
Bromus catharticus
© 2020 Ramona Robison
Bromus catharticus
© 2011 Toni Corelli

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

invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens
© 2015 Chris Jaster
Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens
© 2015 jamie smith
Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens
© 2018 Gary McDonald

Calandrinia ciliata    red maids,  Calandrinia
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Calandrinia ciliata
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi
Calandrinia ciliata
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Calandrinia ciliata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Calochortus catalinae    Catalina mariposa lily
rare native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Calochortus catalinae
© 2017 Steve Matson
Calochortus catalinae
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Calochortus catalinae
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Calochortus plummerae    Plummer's mariposa lily
rare native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Calochortus plummerae
© 2020 Emily Sluiman
Calochortus plummerae
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Calochortus plummerae
© 2018 David Greenberger

Calochortus splendens    Splendid mariposa lily
native
Perennial herb

LILIACEAE

Calochortus splendens
© 2019 Gordon Jenkins
Calochortus splendens
© 2024 Ken-ichi Ueda
Calochortus splendens
© 2021 Jerry Maryniuk

Calystegia macrostegia    Island false bindweed,  Island morning glory
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CONVOLVULACEAE

Calystegia macrostegia
© 2020 Steven M Norris
Calystegia macrostegia
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Calystegia macrostegia
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Camissonia intermedia    Intermediate sun cups
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissonia intermedia
© 2017 David Greenberger
Camissonia intermedia
© 2016 Erik Larsen
Camissonia intermedia
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Camissonia micrantha    Spencer primrose
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

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

Camissonia strigulosa    Contorted primrose,  Sandysoil suncup,  Strigose sun cup
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissonia strigulosa
© 2022 Mike Russler
Camissonia strigulosa
© 2024 Jacob A
Camissonia strigulosa
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

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

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

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

AIZOACEAE

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

Castilleja affinis    Indian paintbrush
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja affinis
© 2021 Dylan Neubauer
Castilleja affinis
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Castilleja affinis
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Castilleja exserta    Owl's clover,  Purple owl's clover
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja exserta
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Castilleja exserta
© 2018 Saskia Raether
Castilleja exserta
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Ceanothus cuneatus    Buck brush,  Wedgeleaf ceanothus
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus cuneatus
© 2021 Steve Matson
Ceanothus cuneatus
© 2021 Steve Matson
Ceanothus cuneatus
© 2021 Steve Matson

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
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cerastium glomeratum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cerastium glomeratum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Cercocarpus betuloides    Birch leaf mountain mahogany,  Mountain mahogany
native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cercocarpus betuloides
© 2021 Steve Matson
Cercocarpus betuloides
© 2014 Steve Matson
Cercocarpus betuloides
© 2014 Steve Matson

Chaenactis glabriuscula    Common yellow chaenactis,  Yellow pincushion
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Chaenactis glabriuscula
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Chaenactis glabriuscula
© 2016 Steve Matson
Chaenactis glabriuscula
© 2019 Marisa Persaud

Chamaesyce albomarginata    Rattlesnake sandmat
native
Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Chamaesyce albomarginata
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Chamaesyce albomarginata
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Chamaesyce albomarginata
© 2019 Douglas Gordon-Blackwood

Chamaesyce maculata    Spotted spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

Chamomilla suaveolens    Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Chamomilla suaveolens
© 2008 Steve Matson
Chamomilla suaveolens
© 2008 Steve Matson
Chamomilla suaveolens
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

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

Chenopodium ambrosioides    Mexican tea
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Chenopodium ambrosioides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Chenopodium ambrosioides
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Chenopodium ambrosioides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Chenopodium californicum    California goosefoot,  Pigweed,  Soaproot
native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Chenopodium californicum
© 2023 Mike Russler
Chenopodium californicum
© 2023 Mike Russler
Chenopodium californicum
© 2023 Mike Russler

Chrysanthemum coronarium    Crown daisy
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Chrysanthemum coronarium
© 2019 Nicole Leatherman
Chrysanthemum coronarium
© 2018 Rachelle Gray
Chrysanthemum coronarium
© 2022 Jennifer Mo

Cirsium occidentale    Cobweb thistle,  Western thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium occidentale
© 2011 Steve Matson
Cirsium occidentale
© 2011 Steve Matson
Cirsium occidentale
© 2011 Steve Matson

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

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
© 2016 Steve Matson
Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera
© 2016 Steve Matson

Claytonia perfoliata    Miners lettuce,  Miner's lettuce,  Rooreh (Ohlone)
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Claytonia perfoliata
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Claytonia perfoliata
© 2020 Matt Berger

Clematis pauciflora    Few flowered clematis,  Hill clematis,  Ropevine clematis
native
Perennial herb, Vine

RANUNCULACEAE

Clematis pauciflora
© 2015 Diane Etchison
Clematis pauciflora
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Clematis pauciflora
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Cnicus benedictus    Blessed thistle
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Cnicus benedictus
© 2019 Kevin Mason
Cnicus benedictus
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Cnicus benedictus
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Collinsia heterophylla    Purple chinese houses
native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

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

Conium maculatum    Poison hemlock
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Conium maculatum
© 2024 Cynthia Powell
Conium maculatum
© 2013 Toni Corelli
Conium maculatum
© 2016 Cynthia Powell

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

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

Conyza bonariensis    Flax-leaved horseweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Conyza canadensis    Canada horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Cortaderia selloana    Uruguayan pampas grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Cortaderia selloana
© 2023 Cynthia Powell
Cortaderia selloana
© 2023 Randall English
Cortaderia selloana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula connata
© 2022 Sameer Saroa
Crassula connata
© 2019 Adam Chasey

Croton californicus    California croton,  Desert croton
native
Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Croton californicus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Croton californicus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Croton californicus
© 2017 Steve Matson

Cryptantha intermedia    Clearwater cryptantha,  Common cryptantha
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha intermedia
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cryptantha intermedia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cryptantha intermedia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Cucurbita foetidissima    Calabazilla,  Missouri gourd,  Mock orange
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

Cucurbita foetidissima
© 2014 Steve Matson
Cucurbita foetidissima
© 2014 Steve Matson
Cucurbita foetidissima
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Cuscuta californica    California dodder,  Chaparral dodder
native
Annual herb, Vine (parasitic)

CONVOLVULACEAE

Cuscuta californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cuscuta californica
© 2018 David popp
Cuscuta californica
© 2019 stephen rosenthal

Cynara cardunculus    Artichoke thistle,  Cardoon
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cynara cardunculus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Cynara cardunculus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Cynara cardunculus
© 2022 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
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Cyperus eragrostis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Datura wrightii    Jimsonweed,  Sacred thorn apple,  Toluaca
native
Perennial herb

SOLANACEAE

Datura wrightii
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Datura wrightii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Datura wrightii
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel

Delphinium parryi    San bernardino larkspur
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Delphinium parryi
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Delphinium parryi
© Geoff Burleigh
Delphinium parryi
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Dichelostemma capitatum    Blue dicks
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Dichelostemma capitatum
© 2023 Steve Matson
Dichelostemma capitatum
© 2022 Steve Matson
Dichelostemma capitatum
© 2019 Steve Matson

Dimorphotheca sinuata    African daisy,  Cape marigold,  Glandular cape marigold
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Dimorphotheca sinuata
© 2024 Donald Burk
Dimorphotheca sinuata
© 2022 Oliver Brewer
Dimorphotheca sinuata
© 2017 Keir Morse

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

POACEAE

Distichlis spicata
© 2020 Matt Berger
Distichlis spicata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Distichlis spicata
© 2018 Emily Allen

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 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 multicaulis    Many stemmed dudleya,  Manystem liveforever
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya multicaulis
© 2009 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya multicaulis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya multicaulis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Dudleya pulverulenta    Chalk dudleya
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya pulverulenta
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya pulverulenta
© 2020 Julia Markey
Dudleya pulverulenta
© 2019 Diane Etchison

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

POACEAE

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

Eleocharis montevidensis    Montevideo spike rush,  Sand spikerush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Eleocharis montevidensis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Eleocharis montevidensis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Eleocharis montevidensis
© 2020 John Rawlings

Elymus glaucus    Blue wildrye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus glaucus
© 2020 Denise Defreese
Elymus glaucus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Elymus glaucus
© 2018 Cynthia Powell

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
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Epilobium canum ssp. canum
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Epilobium canum ssp. canum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Epilobium ciliatum    Fringed willowherb,  Northern willow herb,  Slender willow herb
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium ciliatum
© 2021 stephen rosenthal
Epilobium ciliatum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Epilobium ciliatum
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Eremocarpus setigerus    Turkey-mullein
native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Eremocarpus setigerus
© 2011 Steve Matson
Eremocarpus setigerus
© 2011 Steve Matson
Eremocarpus setigerus
© 2014 Richard Chasey

Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum    Long stemmed buckwheat
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Eriogonum fasciculatum    California buckwheat,  Eastern mojave buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum fasciculatum
© 2021 Matthew Grayson
Eriogonum fasciculatum
© 2024 Cynthia Powell
Eriogonum fasciculatum
© 2020 Steven M Norris

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

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 camaldulensis    Red gum,  Red river gum,  River redgum
invasive non-native
Tree

MYRTACEAE

Eucalyptus camaldulensis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Eucalyptus globulus    Blue gum,  Tasmanian bluegum
invasive non-native
Tree

MYRTACEAE

Eucalyptus globulus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Eucalyptus globulus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Eucalyptus globulus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Eucrypta chrysanthemifoli var. chrysanthemifolia    Small Tree-Mallow


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

APIACEAE

Foeniculum vulgare
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Foeniculum vulgare
© 2023 Fred Roberts
Foeniculum vulgare
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell

Fraxinus velutina    Arizona ash,  Velvet ash
native
Tree

OLEACEAE

Fraxinus velutina
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Fraxinus velutina
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Fraxinus velutina
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff

Galium angustifolium    Narrow leaved bedstraw,  Narrowleaf bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium angustifolium
© 2019 Keir Morse
Galium angustifolium
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Galium angustifolium
© 2017 Diane Etchison

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

Gilia capitata ssp. abrotanifolia    Ball gilia,  Blue field gilia,  Bluehead gilia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia capitata ssp. abrotanifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Gilia capitata ssp. abrotanifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Gilia capitata ssp. abrotanifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson

Gnaphalium bicolor    Two-color rabbit-tobacco
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium bicolor
© 2019 David Greenberger
Gnaphalium bicolor
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Gnaphalium bicolor
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Gnaphalium californicum    Ladies' tobacco
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium canescens ssp. microcephalum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Gnaphalium canescens ssp. microcephalum
© 2022 David Strauch
Gnaphalium canescens ssp. microcephalum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Gnaphalium luteo-album    Jersey cudweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium luteo-album
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Gnaphalium luteo-album
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Gnaphalium luteo-album
© 2015 Chris Jaster

Gnaphalium stramineum    Cottonbatting plant
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Gnaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Gnaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Grindelia camporum var. camporum    Common gumplant,  Great valley gumweed,  Gum plant
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Grindelia camporum var. camporum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Grindelia camporum var. camporum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Grindelia camporum var. camporum
© 2016 Hayley Ross

Gutierrezia californica    California matchweed,  Matchweed, snakeweed,  San joaquin snakeweed
native
Perennial herb, Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Gutierrezia californica
© 2021 Helen Hancock
Gutierrezia californica
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Gutierrezia californica
© 2021 Mike Russler

Hazardia squarrosa    Saw toothed goldenbush,  Sawtooth goldenbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Hazardia squarrosa
© 2021 Mary Conway
Hazardia squarrosa
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Hazardia squarrosa
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Hedypnois cretica    Crete weed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hedypnois cretica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Hedypnois cretica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Hedypnois cretica
© 2022 Steve Matson

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Heliotropium curassavicum    Chinese parsley,  Heliotrope,  Salt heliotrope
native
Perennial herb

HELIOTROPIACEAE

Heliotropium curassavicum
© 2022 Mike Russler
Heliotropium curassavicum
© 2022 Fern Zalin Jones
Heliotropium curassavicum
© 2022 Mike Russler

Hemizonia fasciculata    Clustered tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hemizonia fasciculata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Hemizonia fasciculata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Hemizonia fasciculata
© 2017 Steve Matson

Hemizonia kelloggii    Kellogg's tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hemizonia kelloggii
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Hemizonia kelloggii
© 2024 Mike Russler
Hemizonia kelloggii
© 2024 Mike Russler

Heteromeles arbutifolia    Christmas berry,  Toyon
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Heteromeles arbutifolia
© 2015 James Gonsman
Heteromeles arbutifolia
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Heteromeles arbutifolia
© 2022 John Doyen

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

POACEAE

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

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides    Floating marsh pennywort,  Floating marshpennywort,  Marsh pennywort
native
Perennial herb

ARALIACEAE

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides
© 2019 R.A. Chasey
Hydrocotyle ranunculoides
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Hydrocotyle ranunculoides
© 2017 Michael Mitchell

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

Isocoma menziesii var. vernonioides    Coastal goldenbush,  Green leaved dune goldenbush,  Menzies' goldenbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Isocoma menziesii var. vernonioides
© 2014 Steve Matson
Isocoma menziesii var. vernonioides
© 2014 Steve Matson
Isocoma menziesii var. vernonioides
© 2014 Steve Matson

Juglans californica    Southern black walnut,  Southern california walnut,  Southern california black walnut
rare native
Tree

JUGLANDACEAE

Juglans californica
© 2014 Garth Wadsworth
Juglans californica
© 2022 Aaron Echols
Juglans californica
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Juncus bufonius    Common toad rush,  Toad rush
native
Annual grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus bufonius
© 2022 Steve Matson
Juncus bufonius
© 2022 Steve Matson
Juncus bufonius
© 2022 Steve Matson

Juncus textilis    Basket rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus textilis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Juncus textilis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Juncus textilis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Juncus torreyi    Torrey's rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus torreyi
© 2015 Steve Matson
Juncus torreyi
© 2015 Steve Matson
Juncus torreyi
© 2015 Steve Matson

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

JUNCACEAE

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

Keckiella antirrhinoides var. antirrhinoides    Chaparral beard tongue
native
Shrub

PLANTAGINACEAE

Keckiella antirrhinoides var. antirrhinoides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Keckiella antirrhinoides var. antirrhinoides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Keckiella antirrhinoides var. antirrhinoides
© 2020 Diane Etchison

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

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

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

LAMIACEAE

Lamium amplexicaule
© 2005 Steve Matson
Lamium amplexicaule
© 2005 Steve Matson
Lamium amplexicaule
© 2024 Alaine Arslan

Lasthenia californica    California goldfields,  Common goldfields,  Valley goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia californica
© 2017 David Greenberger
Lasthenia californica
© 2020 Susan White
Lasthenia californica
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR

Lathyrus vestitus    Bolander's pea,  Common pacific pea,  Pacific peavine
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus vestitus
© 2018 Stacie Wolny
Lathyrus vestitus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lathyrus vestitus
© 2019 Steve Conger

Layia platyglossa    Coastal tidytips
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Layia platyglossa
© 2019 Steve Matson
Layia platyglossa
© 2019 Steve Matson
Layia platyglossa
© 2019 Steve Matson

Lemna minor    Smaller duckweed
native
Perennial herb

ARACEAE

Lemna minor
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lemna minor
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lemna minor
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Lemna minuscula    Least duckweed
native
Perennial herb

ARACEAE

Lemna minuscula
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Lemna minuscula
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lemna minuscula
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Lepidospartum squamatum    California broomsage,  California broomshrub,  Scale broom
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Lepidospartum squamatum
© 2021 Mike Russler
Lepidospartum squamatum
© 2021 David Wolfson
Lepidospartum squamatum
© 2021 Mike Russler

Lessingia filaginifolia    Common sandaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Lessingia filaginifolia
© 2022 Mike Russler
Lessingia filaginifolia
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Lessingia filaginifolia
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Leymus condensatus    Giant wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Linanthus bicolor    True babystars
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Linanthus bicolor
© 2008 Steve Matson
Linanthus bicolor
© 2008 Steve Matson
Linanthus bicolor
© 2008 Steve Matson

Lolium perenne    Italian rye grass
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Lolium perenne
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lolium perenne
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lolium perenne
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

APIACEAE

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

Lonicera subspicata var. denudata    Chaparral honeysuckle,  Johnston's honeysuckle,  Santa barbara honeysuckle
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Lonicera subspicata var. denudata
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Lonicera subspicata var. denudata
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Lonicera subspicata var. denudata
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Lotus humistratus    hill lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lotus humistratus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Lotus humistratus
© 2018 Steve Matson
Lotus humistratus
© 2018 Steve Matson

Lotus purshianus var. purshianus    American bird's foot trefoil,  American trefoil,  Spanish lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lotus purshianus var. purshianus
© 2015 Steve Matson
Lotus purshianus var. purshianus
© 2015 Steve Matson
Lotus purshianus var. purshianus
© 2015 Steve Matson

native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lotus salsuginosus var. salsuginosus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lotus salsuginosus var. salsuginosus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lotus salsuginosus var. salsuginosus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Lotus scoparius    Deerweed
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus scoparius
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Lotus scoparius
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Lotus scoparius
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Lotus strigosus    Strigose lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lotus strigosus
© 2024 Mike Russler
Lotus strigosus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lotus strigosus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Ludwigia peploides    Floating primrose willow,  Floating water primrose,  Marsh purslane
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Ludwigia peploides
© 2022 David Strauch
Ludwigia peploides
© 2019 Lenihan Mazur
Ludwigia peploides
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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 excubitus    Adonis lupine,  Grape lupine,  Grape soda lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus excubitus
© Geoff Burleigh
Lupinus excubitus
© 2024 Mike Russler
Lupinus excubitus
© 2022 Richard Spjut

Lupinus sparsiflorus    Coulter's lupine,  Mohave lupine,  Mojave lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus sparsiflorus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Lupinus sparsiflorus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lupinus sparsiflorus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

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

FABACEAE

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

Malacothamnus fasciculatus    Chaparral bushmallow,  Southern coastal bushmallow
native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Malacothamnus fasciculatus
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Malacothamnus fasciculatus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Malacothamnus fasciculatus
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Malacothrix saxatilis    Cliff aster,  Cliff desertdandelion
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Malacothrix saxatilis
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Malacothrix saxatilis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Malacothrix saxatilis
© 2019 Adonis Tate

Malosma laurina    Laurel sumac
native
Tree, Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Malosma laurina
© 2015 Steven M Norris
Malosma laurina
© 2018 susan Bashore
Malosma laurina
© 2024 Bonnie Nickel

Malva parviflora    Cheeseweed mallow
non-native
Annual herb

MALVACEAE

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

Malvella leprosa    Alkali mallow
native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Malvella leprosa
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Malvella leprosa
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Malvella leprosa
© 2024 Mike Russler

Marah macrocarpus    Chilicothe
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

Marah macrocarpus
© 2020 David Greenberger
Marah macrocarpus
© 2021 Emily Sluiman
Marah macrocarpus
© 2021 david berman

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

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 sativa    Alfalfa
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Medicago sativa
© 2017 Hayley Ross
Medicago sativa
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Medicago sativa
© 2017 Hayley Ross

Melia azedarach    China berry tree,  Chinaberrytree,  Persian lilac, china berry
non-native
Tree

MELIACEAE

Melia azedarach
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Melia azedarach
© 2022 Donald Burk
Melia azedarach
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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 alba    Yellow sweetclover
invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

FABACEAE

Melilotus alba
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Melilotus alba
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Melilotus alba
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

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

FABACEAE

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

Mimulus aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

Mimulus aurantiacus
© 2024 Steve Conger
Mimulus aurantiacus
© 2024 Steve Conger
Mimulus aurantiacus
© 2019 Mary Gerbic

Mimulus guttatus    Seep monkey flower,  Yellow monkey flower
native
Annual, Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

PHRYMACEAE

Mimulus guttatus
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Mimulus guttatus
© 2015 James Gonsman
Mimulus guttatus
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

Mirabilis californica    California four o'clock
native
Perennial herb

NYCTAGINACEAE

Mirabilis californica
© 2014 Steve Matson
Mirabilis californica
© 2014 Steve Matson
Mirabilis californica
© 2014 Steve Matson

Nassella cernua    Nodding needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Nassella cernua
© 2018 Liz Block
Nassella cernua
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Nassella cernua
© 2022 Dianne Lake

Nassella pulchra    Purple needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
© 2021 Steve Matson
Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
© 2021 Steve Matson
Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
© 2005 Steve Matson

Nicotiana glauca    Tree tobacco
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Nicotiana glauca
© 2017 Steve Matson
Nicotiana glauca
© 2017 Steve Matson
Nicotiana glauca
© 2017 Steve Matson

Nicotiana quadrivalvis    Indian tobacco
native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

Nicotiana quadrivalvis
© 2023 Melissa Harbert
Nicotiana quadrivalvis
© 2019 Michael Mitchell
Nicotiana quadrivalvis
© 2024 Mike Russler

Olea europaea    Olive
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

OLEACEAE

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

Opuntia littoralis    Coast prickly pear,  Coastal pricklypear,  Western prickly pear
native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Opuntia littoralis
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Opuntia littoralis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Opuntia littoralis
© 2024 Shelly Marshall

Opuntia parryi    Brownspined pricklypear,  Cane cholla
native
Perennial herb (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Opuntia parryi
© 2009 Thomas Stoughton
Opuntia parryi
© 2009 Stanley Spencer
Opuntia parryi
© 2008 Gary A. Monroe

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

OXALIDACEAE

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

Paeonia californica    California peony
native
Perennial herb

PAEONIACEAE

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

Parietaria hespera    Pelitory,  Pellitory,  Rillita pellitory
native
Annual herb

URTICACEAE

Parietaria hespera
© 2022 Matt Berger
Parietaria hespera
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Parietaria hespera
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Paspalum distichum    Knot grass,  Knotgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Pectocarya linearis ssp. ferocula    Sagebrush combseed,  Slender comb seed,  Slender pectocarya
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Pectocarya linearis ssp. ferocula
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pectocarya linearis ssp. ferocula
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pectocarya linearis ssp. ferocula
© 2014 Steve Matson

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 cicutaria var. hispida    Caterpillar phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia cicutaria var. hispida
© 2017 Steve Matson
Phacelia cicutaria var. hispida
© 2017 Steve Matson
Phacelia cicutaria var. hispida
© 2017 Steve Matson

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 minor    California bluebell,  Wild canterbury bells
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia minor
© 2023 Julia Markey
Phacelia minor
© 2023 Julia Markey
Phacelia minor
© 2023 Julia Markey

Phacelia ramosissima var. latifolia    Branching phacelia
native
Perennial herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia ramosissima var. latifolia
© 2005 Steve Matson
Phacelia ramosissima var. latifolia
© 2022 Rosalind Helfand
Phacelia ramosissima var. latifolia
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

Pholistoma auritum    Blue fiestaflower,  Fiesta flower
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Pholistoma auritum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pholistoma auritum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pholistoma auritum
© 2014 Steve Matson

Phoradendron macrophyllum    Big leaf mistletoe
native
Shrub (parasitic)

VISCACEAE

Phoradendron macrophyllum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Phoradendron macrophyllum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Phoradendron macrophyllum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Pickeringia montana    Montana chaparral pea
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Pickeringia montana
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Pickeringia montana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Pickeringia montana
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Pinus halapensis    Small Tree-Mallow


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

BORAGINACEAE

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

Plantago 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
© 2008 Steve Matson
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

Platanus racemosa    California sycamore,  Western sycamore
native
Tree

PLATANACEAE

Platanus racemosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Platanus racemosa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Platanus racemosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Polygonum arenastrum    Prostrate knotweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum arenastrum
© 2016 Barbara Boethling
Polygonum arenastrum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Polygonum arenastrum
© 2014 Richard Chasey

Polygonum lapathifolium    Common knotweed
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum lapathifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Polygonum lapathifolium
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Polygonum lapathifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Polypodium californicum    California polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii    Fremont cottonwood
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii
© 2017 Steve Matson
Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii
© 2017 Steve Matson
Populus fremontii ssp. fremontii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Porophyllum gracile    Odora,  Slender poreleaf
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Porophyllum gracile
© 2019 Matt Berger
Porophyllum gracile
© 2008 Steve Matson
Porophyllum gracile
© 2008 Steve Matson

Potamogeton pusillus    Small pondweed
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

POTAMOGETONACEAE

Potamogeton pusillus
© 2007 Neal Kramer
Potamogeton pusillus
© null
Potamogeton pusillus
© 2013 Jake Ruygt

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

Pulicaria paludosa    Spanish false fleabane
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pulicaria paludosa
© 2011 Keir Morse
Pulicaria paludosa
© 2012 Keir Morse
Pulicaria paludosa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

FAGACEAE

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

Quercus dumosa    Coastal sage scrub oak,  Nuttall's scrub oak
rare native
Shrub

FAGACEAE

Quercus dumosa
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus dumosa
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus dumosa
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff

Rafinesquia californica    California chicory,  California plumseed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Ranunculus californicus    California buttercup
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

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

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

Rhamnus ilicifolia    Evergreen buckthorn,  Hollyleaf redberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Rhus integrifolia    Lemonade berry,  Lemonade sumac
native
Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Rhus integrifolia
© 2024 Mike Russler
Rhus integrifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Rhus integrifolia
© 2024 Mike Russler

Rhus ovata    Sugar bush,  Sugar sumac
native
Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Rhus ovata
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Rhus ovata
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Rhus ovata
© 2024 Mike Russler

Rhus trilobata    Fragrant sumac,  Skunk Bush
native
Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Rhus trilobata
© 2018 Steve Matson
Rhus trilobata
© 2018 Steve Matson
Rhus trilobata
© 2018 Steve Matson

Ribes malvaceum var. viridifolium    Chaparral currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes malvaceum var. viridifolium
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff
Ribes malvaceum var. viridifolium
© Geoff Burleigh
Ribes malvaceum var. viridifolium
© 2020 Susan McDougall

Ribes speciosum    Fuchsia flowered gooseberry,  Fuchsiaflower gooseberry
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes speciosum
© 2022 David Chipping
Ribes speciosum
© 2024 Shelly Marshall
Ribes speciosum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Ricinus communis    Castor bean,  Castorbean
invasive non-native
Shrub

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

Rorippa nasturtium-aquat    Small Tree-Mallow


native
Annual, Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Rorippa palustris var. occidentalis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Rorippa palustris var. occidentalis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Rorippa palustris var. occidentalis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Rosa californica    California wild rose,  California wildrose
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Rubus ursinus    California blackberry,  Pacific blackberry
native
Vine, Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Rumex salicifolius    Willow dock,  Willow leaved dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex salicifolius
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Rumex salicifolius
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Rumex salicifolius
© 2023 Helen Hancock

Salix gooddingii    Goodding's black willow,  Goodding's willow,  Gooding's willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Salix gooddingii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Salix gooddingii
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Salix gooddingii
© 2020 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
© 2019 Steve Matson
Salix lasiolepis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Salix lasiolepis
© 2020 Steve Matson

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

CHENOPODIACEAE

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

Salvia apiana    White sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Salvia apiana
© 2019 Hannah Garcia
Salvia apiana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Salvia apiana
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Salvia columbariae    Chia sage
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

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

Salvia leucophylla    San luis purple sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Salvia leucophylla
© 2015 Steven M Norris
Salvia leucophylla
© 2019 Janith Johnson
Salvia leucophylla
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Salvia mellifera    Black sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

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

Sambucus mexicana    Blue elderberry
native
Tree, Shrub

VIBURNACEAE

Sambucus mexicana
© 2021 Mike Russler
Sambucus mexicana
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Sambucus mexicana
© 2022 El Byrne

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

APIACEAE

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

Sanicula bipinnata    Poison sanicle
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Sanicula bipinnata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Sanicula bipinnata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Sanicula bipinnata
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

Sarcostemma cynanchoides ssp. hartwegii
© 2010 Steve Matson
Sarcostemma cynanchoides ssp. hartwegii
© 2010 Steve Matson
Sarcostemma cynanchoides ssp. hartwegii
© 2025 Mike Russler

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

Schismus barbatus    Common mediterranean grass,  Old han schismus
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Schismus barbatus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Schismus barbatus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Schismus barbatus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Scirpus americanus    Chairmaker's bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Scirpus americanus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Scirpus americanus
© 2016 Joan Hampton
Scirpus americanus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Scirpus tabernaemontani    Softstem bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Scirpus tabernaemontani
© 2008 Louis-M. Landry
Scirpus tabernaemontani
© 2005 Louis-M. Landry

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

SCROPHULARIACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Silybum marianum    Blessed milkthistle,  Milk thistle
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Silybum marianum
© 2020 Nancy Hamlett
Silybum marianum
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Silybum marianum
© 2018 Angelique Herman

Sisymbrium irio    London rocket
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Sisymbrium irio
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Sisymbrium irio
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Sisymbrium irio
© 2022 Mike Russler

Sisymbrium orientale    Indian hedge mustard,  Oriental hedge mustard
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Sisymbrium orientale
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Sisymbrium orientale
© 2021 Paul Aigner
Sisymbrium orientale
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Sisyrinchium bellum    Western blue eyed grass
native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

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

Solanum douglasii    Douglas' nightshade,  Greenspot nightshade
native
Perennial herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Solanum douglasii
© 2024 Mike Russler
Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson

Solanum xanti    Chaparral nightshade,  Nightshade,  Purple nightshade
native
Perennial herb, Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Solanum xanti
© 2008 Steve Matson
Solanum xanti
© 2008 Steve Matson
Solanum xanti
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia bocconei
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia bocconei
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia bocconei
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Spergularia marina    Salt marsh sand spurry
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia marina
© 2023 Mike Russler
Spergularia marina
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Spergularia marina
© 2021 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

Stephanomeria virgata    Rod wirelettuce,  Tall stephanomeria,  Twiggy wreath plant
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Stephanomeria virgata
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Stephanomeria virgata
© 2019 Steven M Norris
Stephanomeria virgata
© 2022 Helen Hancock

Stylomecon heterophylla    Wind poppy
native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Stylomecon heterophylla
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Stylomecon heterophylla
© 2014 Stephen Rosenthal
Stylomecon heterophylla
© 2014 Ruth Ann Pearsons

Symphoricarpos mollis    Creeping snowberry,  Trailing snowberry
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2022 Dana York
Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2020 Cara Wilcox
Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

TAMARICACEAE

Tamarix ramosissima
© 2025 richard mcneill
Tamarix ramosissima
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Tamarix ramosissima
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Tetradymia comosa    Cotton thorn,  Hairy horsebrush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Tetradymia comosa
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff
Tetradymia comosa
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Tetradymia comosa
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff

Thysanocarpus curvipes    Fringe pod,  Fringed pod,  Hairy lacepod
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Thysanocarpus curvipes
© 2019 Steve Matson
Thysanocarpus curvipes
© 2014 Steve Matson
Thysanocarpus curvipes
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

APIACEAE

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

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

ANACARDIACEAE

Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2019 Randy Huey
Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2025 Mike Russler

Trifolium ciliolatum    Foothill clover,  Tree clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium ciliolatum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Trifolium ciliolatum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Trifolium ciliolatum
© 2019 Rachelle Gray

Trifolium pratense    Red clover
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

Trifolium willdenovii    Tomcat clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

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

Typha angustifolia    Nail rod,  Narrow leaf cattail,  Narrowleaf cattail
non-native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

TYPHACEAE

Typha angustifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Typha angustifolia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Typha angustifolia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

TYPHACEAE

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

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

Verbena lasiostachys    Common verbena,  Vervain,  Western verbena
native
Perennial herb

VERBENACEAE

Verbena lasiostachys
© 2010 Steve Matson
Verbena lasiostachys
© 2010 Steve Matson
Verbena lasiostachys
© 2010 Steve Matson

Veronica anagallis-aquati    Small Tree-Mallow


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

FABACEAE

Vicia benghalensis
© 2010 Toni Corelli
Vicia benghalensis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia benghalensis
© 2019 Diane Etchison

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

Vitis girdiana    Desert wild grape,  Southern california grape
native
Vine, Shrub

VITACEAE

Vitis girdiana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Vitis girdiana
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Vitis girdiana
© 2021 Aaron Echols

Vulpia myuros    Rattail sixweeks grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

Washingtonia filifera    California fan palm,  Fan palm
native
Tree

ARECACEAE

Washingtonia filifera
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Washingtonia filifera
© 2020 Brad Hardison
Washingtonia filifera
© Douglas

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