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Cowell-Purisima Trail
San Mateo Coast
California Coastal Trail System, San Mateo County

San Mateo County

Toni Corelli  / Botanist/Volunteer  (2013-07-22)

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152 PLANTS
Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Agrostis exarata    Spike bentgrass,  Spike redtop
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Agrostis microphylla    Little leaf bentgrass,  Small leaf bentgrass,  Small leaved bentgrass
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Agrostis microphylla
© 2023 John Rawlings
Agrostis microphylla
© 2023 John Rawlings
Agrostis microphylla
© 2023 John Rawlings

Alnus rubra    Oregon alder,  Red alder
native
Tree, Shrub

BETULACEAE

Alnus rubra
© 2023 Michael Perlmutter
Alnus rubra
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Alnus rubra
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Ambrosia chamissonis    Beach bur,  Silver beachweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Ambrosia chamissonis
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ambrosia chamissonis
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ambrosia chamissonis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Angelica hendersonii    Coast angelica,  Henderson's angelica
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Angelica hendersonii
© 2020 Suzanne L. Weakley
Angelica hendersonii
© 2021 Jamie Spielmann
Angelica hendersonii
© 2022 Diana Wahl

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

Atriplex prostrata    Fat-hen
non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex prostrata
© 2013 Michael Mitchell
Atriplex prostrata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex prostrata
© 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

native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea
© 2022 John Doyen
Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea
© 2024 Mike Russler

native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis
© 2010 Michael Mitchell
Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

Brachypodium distachyon    False brome,  Purple false brome
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Brachypodium distachyon
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Brachypodium distachyon
© 2021 John Rawlings
Brachypodium distachyon
© 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

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

POACEAE

Briza minor
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Briza minor
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Briza minor
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Bromus carinatus var. carinatus    California brome,  Mountain brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus carinatus var. carinatus
© 2016 Richard Chasey
Bromus carinatus var. carinatus
© 2013 Jean Pawek
Bromus carinatus var. carinatus
© 2021 Amelia Ryan

Bromus 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 catharticus var. elatus    Chilean brome
non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus catharticus var. elatus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Bromus catharticus var. elatus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Bromus catharticus var. elatus
© 2006 Steve Matson

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 sitchensis var. maritimus    Maritime brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus sitchensis var. maritimus
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Bromus sitchensis var. maritimus
© 2016 Richard Chasey
Bromus sitchensis var. maritimus
© 2017 Toni Corelli

Cakile maritima    European searocket,  Sea rocket
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Cakile maritima
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Cakile maritima
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Cakile maritima
© 2019 Diane Etchison

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Carduus pycnocephalus ssp. pycnocephalus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Carduus pycnocephalus ssp. pycnocephalus
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Carduus pycnocephalus ssp. pycnocephalus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Carpobrotus chilensis    Sea fig
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

AIZOACEAE

Carpobrotus chilensis
© 2018 Nicole Leatherman
Carpobrotus chilensis
© 2016 Steve Matson
Carpobrotus chilensis
© 2021 Cynthia Powell

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 ssp. affinis    Coast indian paintbrush
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

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

Castilleja wightii    Wight's indian paint brush,  Wight's paintbrush
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja wightii
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Castilleja wightii
© 2023 Beth Reuter
Castilleja wightii
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Chlorogalum pomeridianum    Amole,  Soap plant,  Soaproot
native
Perennial herb

AGAVACEAE

Chlorogalum pomeridianum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
© 2019 Mary Conway

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 rubicunda    Farewell to spring,  Reddened clarkia,  Ruby chalice clarkia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia rubicunda
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Clarkia rubicunda
© 2021 John Game
Clarkia rubicunda
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

Clinopodium douglasii    Yerba buena
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

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

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

Cortaderia jubata    Pampas grass,  Purple pampas grass,  Pampasgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Cortaderia jubata
© 2018 Ramona Robison
Cortaderia jubata
© 2021 Michelle Karle
Cortaderia jubata
© 2022 Michelle Karle

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

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

POACEAE

Dactylis glomerata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Dactylis glomerata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Dactylis glomerata
© 2003 Steve Matson

Danthonia californica    California oatgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Danthonia californica
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Danthonia californica
© 2021 John Rawlings
Danthonia californica
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Daucus pusillus    American wild carrot,  Rattlesnake weed
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Daucus pusillus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Daucus pusillus
© 2022 David Wolfson
Daucus pusillus
© 2019 John Rawlings

Delairea odorata    Cape ivy
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Deschampsia elongata    Hairgrass,  Slender hairgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

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

Dudleya farinosa    Bluff lettuce,  North coast dudleya,  Powdery liveforever
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya farinosa
© 2022 Mike Russler
Dudleya farinosa
© 2019 Amy Rapport
Dudleya farinosa
© 2019 Heather Morrison

Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus    Blue wild rye,  Blue wildrye,  Western rye grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo
Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Epilobium brachycarpum    Annual fireweed,  Autumn willowweed,  Panicled willow herb
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2019 Ramona Robison
Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Epilobium 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

Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii    Giant horse tail,  Giant horsetail
native
Fern

EQUISETACEAE

Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley

Erigeron glaucus    Seaside daisy,  Seaside fleabane
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron glaucus
© 2023 Toni Corelli
Erigeron glaucus
© 2019 James Gonsman
Erigeron glaucus
© 2018 Asa B Spade

Erigeron sumatrensis    Tropical horseweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron sumatrensis
© 2021 Doug Allshouse
Erigeron sumatrensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Erigeron sumatrensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Eriogonum latifolium    Coast buckwheat,  Coast eriogonum,  Seaside buckwheat
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum latifolium
© 2016 Suzanne L. Weakley
Eriogonum latifolium
© 2021 Dylan Neubauer
Eriogonum latifolium
© 2024 Cynthia Powell

Eriophyllum staechadifolium    Lizard tail,  Seaside golden yarrow,  Seaside woolly sunflower
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Eriophyllum staechadifolium
© 2024 Steve Conger
Eriophyllum staechadifolium
© 2019 Mary Conway
Eriophyllum staechadifolium
© 2014 James Gonsman

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

GERANIACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

Erysimum franciscanum    Franciscan wallflower,  San francisco wallflower
rare native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Erysimum franciscanum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Erysimum franciscanum
© 2018 Ken Lunders
Erysimum franciscanum
© 2019 Jane Huber

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 lathyris    Compass plant,  Gopher plant,  Moleplant
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia lathyris
© 2017 Aaron Echols
Euphorbia lathyris
© 2021 Mike Russler
Euphorbia lathyris
© adiantumluz

Festuca bromoides    Brome fescue
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

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

Fragaria chiloensis    Beach strawberry
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Fragaria chiloensis
© 2017 Steve Matson
Fragaria chiloensis
© 2017 Steve Matson
Fragaria chiloensis
© 2017 Steve Matson

Gamochaeta ustulata    Featherweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Geranium dissectum    Cranesbill,  Cut leaved geranium,  Cutleaf geranium
invasive non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Geranium dissectum
© 2021 Al Keuter
Geranium dissectum
© 2024 Mike Russler
Geranium dissectum
© 2014 Bryan Derr

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

GERANIACEAE

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

Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla    Gumplant,  Gumweed,  Oregon gumweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2020 Mary Conway
Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2025 Mike Russler
Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2025 Mike Russler

Helenium puberulum    Rosilla,  Sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Heracleum maximum    Common cow parsnip
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Heracleum maximum
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Heracleum maximum
© 2008 Neal Kramer
Heracleum maximum
© 2021 J.Fred Decker

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa    Monterey cypress
native
Tree

CUPRESSACEAE

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
© 2017 Bryant Baker
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

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
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Holodiscus discolor var. discolor
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Holodiscus discolor var. discolor
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Holodiscus discolor var. discolor
© 2010 Avis Boutell

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

POACEAE

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

Hypochaeris radicata    Hairy cats ear,  Hairy catsear,  Rough cat's ear
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Hypochaeris radicata
© 2015 James Gonsman
Hypochaeris radicata
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Hypochaeris radicata
© 2016 Michael Mitchell

Iris douglasiana    Douglas iris,  Douglas' iris
native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Iris douglasiana
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Iris douglasiana
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Iris douglasiana
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley

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 patens    Common rush,  Spreading rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

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

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
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Lepidium didymum    Lesser swine cress
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium didymum
© 2022 Shawna Martinez
Lepidium didymum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lepidium didymum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Lepidium draba    Whitetop
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium draba
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lepidium draba
© 2021 Mike Russler
Lepidium draba
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Linum bienne    Narrow leaved flax,  Pale flax,  Small flowered flax
non-native
Annual herb

LINACEAE

Linum bienne
© 2019 Ken Lunders
Linum bienne
© 2021 Cameron Chabre
Linum bienne
© 2018 Cynthia Powell

Lonicera involucrata var. ledebourii    Coast twinberry,  Twinberry honeysuckle
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Lonicera involucrata var. ledebourii
© 2014 James Gonsman
Lonicera involucrata var. ledebourii
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Lonicera involucrata var. ledebourii
© 2010 Toni Corelli

Lotus corniculatus    Bird's foot trefoil,  Birdfoot deervetch,  Broadleaf birdsfoot trefoil
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus corniculatus
© 2005 Steve Matson
Lotus corniculatus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lotus corniculatus
© 2014 Steve Matson

Lupinus arboreus    Coastal bush lupine,  Yellow bush lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus arboreus
© 2020 Steve Matson
Lupinus arboreus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lupinus arboreus
© 2014 Steve Matson

native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus variicolor
© 2022 Mary Sue Ittner
Lupinus variicolor
© 2015 James Gonsman
Lupinus variicolor
© 2022 Mary Sue Ittner

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

LYTHRACEAE

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

Madia sativa    Chile tarweed,  Coast tarweed,  Coastal tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Madia sativa
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff
Madia sativa
© 2023 Margot Cunningham
Madia sativa
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow

Malva neglecta    Common mallow,  Dwarf mallow
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Malva neglecta
© 2022 Bob Sweatt
Malva neglecta
© 2019 Randy Huey
Malva neglecta
© 2022 Bob Sweatt

Marah fabacea    California man-root
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

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

Matricaria chamomilla    German chamomile
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Matricaria chamomilla
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Matricaria chamomilla
© 2017 John Sayers
Matricaria chamomilla
© 2003 Filippo Chierici

Matricaria discoidea    Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Matricaria discoidea
© 2008 Steve Matson
Matricaria discoidea
© 2008 Steve Matson
Matricaria discoidea
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

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

FABACEAE

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

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

Mentha pulegium    Pennyroyal
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Mentha pulegium
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Mentha pulegium
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Mentha pulegium
© 2015 Chris Jaster

Mimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

Mimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus
© 2024 Steve Conger
Mimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus
© 2024 Steve Conger
Mimulus aurantiacus var. 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

Myoporum laetum    Lollypop tree,  Ngaio tree
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Myoporum laetum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Myoporum laetum
© 2017 James Bailey
Myoporum laetum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Navarretia squarrosa    Skunkbush,  Skunkweed
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia squarrosa
© 2024 Mike Russler
Navarretia squarrosa
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Navarretia squarrosa
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley

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

Pinus radiata    Monterey pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus radiata
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Pinus radiata
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Pinus radiata
© 2012 Michael Mitchell

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

PLANTAGINACEAE

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

Plantago 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 maritima    Alkali plantain,  Goose tongue,  Maritime plantain
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago maritima
© 2018 Adam Chasey
Plantago maritima
© 2021 Jamie Spielmann
Plantago maritima
© 2020 Ken Hickman

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

PLANTAGINACEAE

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

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 aviculare ssp. depressum    Prostrate knotweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum aviculare ssp. depressum
© 2016 Barbara Boethling
Polygonum aviculare ssp. depressum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Polygonum aviculare ssp. depressum
© 2014 Richard Chasey

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

Polystichum munitum    Western sword fern,  Western swordfern
native
Fern

DRYOPTERIDACEAE

Polystichum munitum
© 2021 Julie A. Kierstead
Polystichum munitum
© 2022 Jerry Murray
Polystichum munitum
© 2011 Toni Corelli

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
© 2015 Chris Jaster

Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum    Pink cudweed
native
Annual, Biennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum
© 2018 Parker Santiago
Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Pseudognaphalium stramineum    Cottonbatting plant
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Pseudognaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Pseudognaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald

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

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum    Blood currant,  Flowering currant,  Pink flowering currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum
© 2025 Mary Ann Machi
Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Rubus spectabilis    Salmon berry,  Salmonberry
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rubus spectabilis
© 2017 James Gonsman
Rubus spectabilis
© 2022 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Rubus spectabilis
© 2016 Steve Matson

Rubus ursinus    California blackberry,  Pacific blackberry
native
Vine, Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Rumex acetosella    Common sheep sorrel
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Rumex 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 transitorius    Willow dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex transitorius
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Rumex transitorius
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Rumex transitorius
© 2008 Toni Corelli

Salix lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

Salix lasiolepis
© 2019 Steve Matson
Salix lasiolepis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Salix lasiolepis
© 2020 Steve Matson

Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa    Pacific red elderberry
native
Shrub

VIBURNACEAE

Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa
© 2017 James Gonsman
Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa
© 2014 James Gonsman

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

APIACEAE

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

Schoenoplectus americanus    Chairmaker's bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

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

Scrophularia californica    California bee plant,  California figwort
native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

Senecio vulgaris
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Senecio vulgaris
© 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

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 americanum    American black nightshade,  Common nightshade,  Small flowered nightshade
native
Annual, Perennial herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum americanum
© 2009 Steve Matson
Solanum americanum
© 2009 Steve Matson
Solanum americanum
© 2009 Steve Matson

Solanum nigrum    Black nightshade
non-native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum nigrum
© 2019 Julian Geoghegan
Solanum nigrum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Solanum nigrum
© 2021 Mike Russler

Solanum umbelliferum    Blue witch nightshade,  Bluewitch nightshade
native
Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Solanum umbelliferum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Solanum umbelliferum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Solanum umbelliferum
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca    Sand spurrey,  Sticky sand spurry,  Sticky sandspurry
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca
© 2008 Steve Matson
Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca
© 2020 David Wolfson

Spergularia rubra    Purple sand spurry,  Red sandspurry,  Ruby sandspurry
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia rubra
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia rubra
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia rubra
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Stachys bullata    California hedge nettle,  California hedgenettle,  Southern hedge nettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys bullata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Stachys bullata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Stachys bullata
© 2014 Steve Matson

Stachys rigida var. quercetorum    Rough hedgenettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys rigida var. quercetorum
© 2019 Ken Lunders
Stachys rigida var. quercetorum
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff
Stachys rigida var. quercetorum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Symphyotrichum chilense    California aster,  Pacific aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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 campestre    Field clover,  Low hop clover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium campestre
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Trifolium campestre
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Trifolium campestre
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Trifolium dubium    Shamrock clover,  Little Hop Clover,  Suckling clover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium dubium
© 2018 Stacie Wolny
Trifolium dubium
© 2022 Dana York
Trifolium dubium
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR

Trifolium fragiferum    Strawberry clover
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium fragiferum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Trifolium fragiferum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Trifolium fragiferum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Trifolium repens    White clover
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium repens
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Trifolium repens
© 2007 Steve Matson
Trifolium repens
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Triticum aestivum    Common wheat,  Wheat
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Triticum aestivum
© 2022 Lenihan Mazur
Triticum aestivum
© 2021 John Rawlings
Triticum aestivum
© 2011 Toni Corelli

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

Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis    American stinging nettle,  California nettle
native
Perennial herb

URTICACEAE

Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis
© 2020 Lynn Overtree
Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis
© 2007 Toni Corelli
Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis
© 2021 Chuck Kozak

Veronica persica    Bird's eye speedwell,  Birdeye speedwell
non-native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Veronica persica
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Veronica persica
© 2022 Bob Sweatt
Veronica persica
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Vicia gigantea    Giant vetch
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Vicia gigantea
© 2022 morganstickrod
Vicia gigantea
© 2006 Steve Matson
Vicia gigantea
© 2006 Steve Matson

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

FABACEAE

Vicia sativa ssp. sativa
© 2024 Mike Russler
Vicia sativa ssp. sativa
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia sativa ssp. sativa
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Vicia tetrasperma    Four seeded vetch,  Lentil vetch
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Vicia tetrasperma
© 2009 Avis Boutell
Vicia tetrasperma
© 2009 Avis Boutell
Vicia tetrasperma
© 2019 Jackie Gamble

Woodwardia fimbriata    Chain fern,  Giant chain fern,  Giant chainfern
native
Fern

BLECHNACEAE

Woodwardia fimbriata
© 2019 Julie Kierstead Nelson
Woodwardia fimbriata
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Woodwardia fimbriata
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead

Zeltnera muehlenbergii    Muehlenberg's centaury
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

Zeltnera muehlenbergii
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Zeltnera muehlenbergii
© 2015 James Gonsman
Zeltnera muehlenbergii
© 2011 Michael Perlmutter