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Pescadero State Beach and Pescadero Marsh Nat
San Mateo Coast
Pescadero State Beach and Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve

San Mateo County

Toni Corelli  / Botanist/State Park Volunteer  (2007-01-01)

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309 PLANTS
Abronia latifolia    Coastal sand verbena,  Sand verbena,  Yellow sand verbena
native
Perennial herb

NYCTAGINACEAE

Abronia latifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Abronia latifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Abronia latifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson

Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon glaber var. glaber
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon glaber var. glaber
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon glaber var. glaber
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon heermannii var. orbicularis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Acmispon heermannii var. orbicularis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Acmispon heermannii var. orbicularis
© 2023 Matt Berger

native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon junceus var. junceus
© 2016 John Doyen
Acmispon junceus var. junceus
© 2016 John Doyen
Acmispon junceus var. junceus
© 2016 John Doyen

Acmispon wrangelianus    Wrangel lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon wrangelianus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Acmispon wrangelianus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Acmispon wrangelianus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora    Giant mountain dandelion
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora
© 2007 Gerald Carr
Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora
© 2007 Gerald Carr
Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora
© 2012 Michael Mitchell

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 pallens    Leafy bent grass,  Diego bent grass,  Seashore bentgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis pallens
© 2021 John Rawlings
Agrostis pallens
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Agrostis pallens
© 2021 John Rawlings

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

POACEAE

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

Albizia julibrissin    Silktree
non-native
Tree, Shrub

FABACEAE

Albizia julibrissin
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Albizia julibrissin
© 2023 John Malpas
Albizia julibrissin
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ALLIACEAE

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

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
© 2016 Steve Matson

Ammophila arenaria    Beachgrass,  European beach grass,  European beachgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Ammophila arenaria
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ammophila arenaria
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ammophila arenaria
© 2016 Steve Matson

Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis    Seaside fiddleneck
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis
© 2023 Toni Corelli
Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis
© 2015 Toni Corelli
Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis
© 2020 Ken Hickman

Anaphalis margaritacea    Pearly everlasting
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Apiastrum angustifolium    Mock parsley,  Wild celery,  Wild parsley
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Apiastrum angustifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Apiastrum angustifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Apiastrum angustifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Armeria maritima ssp. californica    California sea pink,  California seapink,  Sea pink or thrift
native
Perennial herb

PLUMBAGINACEAE

Armeria maritima ssp. californica
© 2016 Steve Matson
Armeria maritima ssp. californica
© 2016 Steve Matson
Armeria maritima ssp. californica
© 2016 Steve Matson

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 pycnocephala    Beach sagewort,  Coastal sagewort
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia pycnocephala
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Artemisia pycnocephala
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Artemisia pycnocephala
© 2023 Cynthia Powell

Astragalus nuttallii var. virgatus    Nuttall's milkvetch,  Ocean bluff milk vetch,  San francisco rattleweed
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus nuttallii var. virgatus
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Astragalus nuttallii var. virgatus
© 2016 Toni Corelli
Astragalus nuttallii var. virgatus
© 2015 Mary Sue Ittner

Astragalus pycnostachyus var. pycnostachyus    Marsh milk vetch,  Marsh milkvetch
rare native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus pycnostachyus var. pycnostachyus
© 2008 Toni Corelli
Astragalus pycnostachyus var. pycnostachyus
© 2020 Amy Patten
Astragalus pycnostachyus var. pycnostachyus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Atriplex leucophylla    Beach salt bush,  Beach saltbush,  Sea scale
native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex leucophylla
© 2006 Avis Boutell
Atriplex leucophylla
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Atriplex leucophylla
© 2020 Ken Hickman

Atriplex prostrata    Fat-hen
non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex prostrata
© 2015 Alice Cummings
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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea
© 2022 John Doyen
Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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

Bellardia trixago    Mediterranean lineseed
invasive non-native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Bellardia trixago
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Bellardia trixago
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Bellardia trixago
© 2015 jamie smith

Bellardia viscosa    Yellow glandweed
non-native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Bellardia viscosa
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Bellardia viscosa
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Bellardia viscosa
© 2022 Donald Burk

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Bolboschoenus maritimus ssp. paludosus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Bolboschoenus maritimus ssp. paludosus
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Bolboschoenus maritimus ssp. paludosus
© 2020 Alice Cummings

Bolboschoenus robustus    Sturdy bullrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Bolboschoenus robustus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Bolboschoenus robustus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Bolboschoenus robustus
© 2009 Toni Corelli

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 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

Briza maxima    Big quaking grass,  Big quakinggrass,  Rattlesnake grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Briza maxima
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Briza maxima
© 2018 Bill Schmidt
Briza maxima
© 2017 Gary McDonald

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

POACEAE

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

Bromus diandrus    Bromegrass,  Ripgut brome,  Ripgut grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus diandrus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus diandrus
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Bromus diandrus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Bromus hordeaceus    Soft brome,  Soft chess
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus hordeaceus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus hordeaceus
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Bromus hordeaceus
© 2018 Gary McDonald

Bromus sitchensis var. carinatus    California brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

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

Calandrinia menziesii    red maids,  Calandrinia
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

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

Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata    Pacific false bindweed,  Purple western morning glory,  Smooth western morning glory
native
Perennial herb

CONVOLVULACEAE

Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata
© 2021 Cara Wilcox
Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata
© 2014 James Gonsman
Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata
© 2020 Robert Steers

Calystegia soldanella    Beach morning glory,  Beach morningglory
native
Perennial herb

CONVOLVULACEAE

Calystegia soldanella
© 2020 David Greenberger
Calystegia soldanella
© 2021 Hayley Ross
Calystegia soldanella
© 2024 Cynthia Powell

native
Annual, Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2006 Steve Matson

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

Carex barbarae    Santa barbara sedge,  Valley sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

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

Carex bolanderi    Bolander's sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex bolanderi
© 2018 Steve Matson
Carex bolanderi
© 2018 Steve Matson
Carex bolanderi
© 2018 Steve Matson

Carex brevicaulis    Short stem sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex brevicaulis
© 2022 Michael L. Uhler
Carex brevicaulis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Carex brevicaulis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Carex harfordii    Harford's sedge,  Monterey sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex harfordii
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Carex harfordii
© 2023 Ellen Uhler
Carex harfordii
© 2023 Ellen Uhler

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 Cynthia Powell

Castilleja exserta ssp. latifolia    Purple owl's clover,  Wideleaf indian paintbrush
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja exserta ssp. latifolia
© 2022 Julia Larke
Castilleja exserta ssp. latifolia
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Castilleja exserta ssp. latifolia
© 2020 Mary Ann Machi

Castilleja latifolia    Monterey indian paintbrush,  Seaside paintbrush
rare native
Perennial herb (hemiparasitic)

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja latifolia
© 2004 Keir Morse
Castilleja latifolia
© 2004 Keir Morse
Castilleja latifolia
© 2020 Mary Conway

Castilleja subinclusa ssp. franciscana    Franciscan paintbrush,  Longleaf indian paintbrush
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja subinclusa ssp. franciscana
© 2020 Hunter Breck
Castilleja subinclusa ssp. franciscana
© 2014 James Gonsman
Castilleja subinclusa ssp. franciscana
© 2014 James Gonsman

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

Caulanthus lasiophyllus    California mustard
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Caulanthus lasiophyllus
© 2022 Steve Matson
Caulanthus lasiophyllus
© 2023 Steve Matson
Caulanthus lasiophyllus
© 2010 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
© 2024 Dana York
Cerastium glomeratum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cerastium glomeratum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Chasmanthe floribunda    African cornflag,  Chasmanthe
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Chasmanthe floribunda
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Chasmanthe floribunda
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Chasmanthe floribunda
© 2017 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

Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. divaricatum    Soap plant,  Spreading soaproot,  Wavyleaf soap plant
native
Perennial herb

AGAVACEAE

Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. divaricatum
© 2014 Don Loarie
Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. divaricatum
© 2003 Toni Corelli
Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. divaricatum
© 2011 Charadrius

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

AGAVACEAE

Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum
© 2021 Sue Graue
Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum
© 2015 Sharon King & Randy Aeschliman
Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum
© 2018 Karen Scheuermann

Cicendia quadrangularis    Common microcalis,  Oregon timwort
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

Cicendia quadrangularis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Cicendia quadrangularis
© 2022 Charles Russell
Cicendia quadrangularis
© 2023 Bill Kress

Cirsium brevistylum    Clustered thistle,  Indian thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium brevistylum
© 2019 Steve Davison
Cirsium brevistylum
© 2018 Brian Charles
Cirsium brevistylum
© 2019 Aleksandra Evert

Cirsium quercetorum    Alameda county thistle,  Brownie thistle
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium quercetorum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Cirsium quercetorum
© 2022 Hunter Breck
Cirsium quercetorum
© 2013 James Gonsman

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

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

MONTIACEAE

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

Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata    Claytonia,  Miner's lettuce
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson

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
© 2019 James Bailey
Conium maculatum
© 2013 Toni Corelli
Conium maculatum
© 2016 Cynthia Powell

Cornus sericea ssp. sericea    American dogwood,  Creek dogwood,  Red osier dogwood
native
Shrub

CORNACEAE

Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
© 2003 Steve Matson
Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
© 2019 Richard Spjut
Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
© 2020 Doug Allshouse

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

POACEAE

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

Cotoneaster pannosus    Cotoneaster,  Silverleaf cotoneaster,  Woolly cotoneaster
invasive non-native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cotoneaster pannosus
© 2021 David Wolfson
Cotoneaster pannosus
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Cotoneaster pannosus
© 2018 MCOSD EDRR

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

Cryptantha leiocarpa    Coast cryptantha,  Coastal cryptantha,  Popcorn flower
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha leiocarpa
© 2017 Steve Matson
Cryptantha leiocarpa
© 2017 Steve Matson
Cryptantha leiocarpa
© 2017 Steve Matson

native
Annual herb, Vine (parasitic)

CONVOLVULACEAE

Cuscuta pacifica var. pacifica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cuscuta pacifica var. pacifica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cuscuta pacifica var. pacifica
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

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

POACEAE

Cynosurus echinatus
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Cynosurus echinatus
© 2010 Julie A. Kierstead
Cynosurus echinatus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Cyperus eragrostis    Tall cyperus,  Tall flatsedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

Danthonia californica    California oatgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Daucus pusillus    American wild carrot,  Rattlesnake weed
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Daucus pusillus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Daucus pusillus
© 2022 David Wolfson
Daucus pusillus
© 2021 Ken Lunders

Deinandra corymbosa    Coastal tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Deinandra corymbosa
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Deinandra corymbosa
© 2018 Zachariah Jordan
Deinandra corymbosa
© 2015 Tim Miller

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

Diplacus aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

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

Dipsacus fullonum    Fuller's teasel,  Fullers' teasel,  Wild teasel
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

DIPSACACEAE

Dipsacus fullonum
© 2022 Morgan Stickrod
Dipsacus fullonum
© 2017 MCOSD Restoration Crew
Dipsacus fullonum
© 2021 Amber Bedgood

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

POACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Drymocallis glandulosa var. wrangelliana
© 2020 Mary Conway
Drymocallis glandulosa var. wrangelliana
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Drymocallis glandulosa var. wrangelliana
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Dryopteris arguta    California wood fern,  Coastal wood fern,  Shield fern
native
Fern

DRYOPTERIDACEAE

Dryopteris arguta
© 2018 James Gonsman
Dryopteris arguta
© 2019 Rebecca Crowe
Dryopteris arguta
© 2023 Julia Markey

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

Echium candicans    Pride of madeira
invasive non-native
Shrub

BORAGINACEAE

Echium candicans
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Echium candicans
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Echium candicans
© 2012 Carl Spencer

Ehrharta erecta    Panic veldtgrass,  Upright veldt grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Ehrharta erecta
© 2023 Rachel Suding
Ehrharta erecta
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Ehrharta erecta
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POACEAE

Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2014 Toni Corelli
Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo
Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Elymus mollis ssp. mollis    American dune grass, sea lyme grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus mollis ssp. mollis
© 2021 Ramona Robison
Elymus mollis ssp. mollis
© 2021 Ramona Robison
Elymus mollis ssp. mollis
© 2009 Toni Corelli

Elymus pacificus    Pacific wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus pacificus
© 2010 Toni Corelli
Elymus pacificus
© 2014 Eric Wrubel
Elymus pacificus
© 2010 Robert Steers/NPS

Elymus triticoides    Beardless wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus triticoides
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus triticoides
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus triticoides
© 2018 Rachelle Gray

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum    Fringed willowherb,  Northern willow herb,  Willow herb
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum
© 2014 Steve Matson

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. watsonii    Fringed willowherb,  Watson's willowherb,  Willow herb
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. watsonii
© 2017 David Greenberger
Epilobium ciliatum ssp. watsonii
© 2012 BOB CASE
Epilobium ciliatum ssp. watsonii
© 2021 Jamie Spielmann

Epipactis helleborine    Broadleaf helleborine
non-native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Epipactis helleborine
© 2020 Cara Wilcox
Epipactis helleborine
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Epipactis helleborine
© 2022 David Strauch

Equisetum arvense    Common horsetail rush,  Common horsetail, field horsetail,  Field horsetail
native
Fern

EQUISETACEAE

Equisetum arvense
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Equisetum arvense
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Equisetum arvense
© 2016 Cynthia Powell

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

EQUISETACEAE

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

Ericameria ericoides    California goldenbush,  Mock heather
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Erigeron canadensis    Canada horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

Eryngium armatum    Coastal eryngo,  Coyote thistle,  Prickly coyote thistle
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Eryngium armatum
© 2006 Steve Matson
Eryngium armatum
© 2006 Steve Matson
Eryngium armatum
© 2015 Tim Miller

Erythranthe guttata    Seep monkey flower,  Yellow monkey flower
native
Annual, Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

PHRYMACEAE

Erythranthe guttata
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Erythranthe guttata
© 2015 James Gonsman
Erythranthe guttata
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

Eschscholzia californica    California poppy
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Eschscholzia californica
© 2019 Dee Shea Himes
Eschscholzia californica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Eschscholzia californica
© 2019 Amy Rapport

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

MYRTACEAE

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

Euphorbia 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
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

Euphorbia peplus    Petty spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia peplus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Euphorbia peplus
© 2022 Alice Cummings
Euphorbia peplus
© 2005 Luigi Rignanese

Euthamia occidentalis    Western flat topped goldenrod,  Western goldenrod,  Western goldentop
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Euthamia occidentalis
© 2021 Steve Matson
Euthamia occidentalis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Euthamia occidentalis
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Extriplex californica    California orach
native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Extriplex californica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Extriplex californica
© 2006 Steve Matson
Extriplex californica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POACEAE

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

Festuca bromoides    Brome fescue
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

Festuca perennis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca perennis
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Festuca perennis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

APIACEAE

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

Fragaria chiloensis    Beach strawberry
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Fragaria chiloensis
© 2016 Teresa R Spade, AICP
Fragaria chiloensis
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Fragaria chiloensis
© 2020 Carlos Davidson

Fragaria vesca    California strawberry,  Wild strawberry,  Wood strawberry
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Fragaria vesca
© 2020 Cara Wilcox
Fragaria vesca
© 2017 James Gonsman
Fragaria vesca
© 2022 Dee Shea Himes

Frangula californica ssp. californica    California coffeeberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Frangula californica ssp. californica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Frangula californica ssp. californica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Frangula californica ssp. californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Frankenia salina    Alkali heath,  Alkali seaheath,  Yerba reuma, alkali heath
native
Perennial herb

FRANKENIACEAE

Frankenia salina
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Frankenia salina
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Frankenia salina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Fumaria capreolata    White ramping fumitory
non-native
Perennial herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Fumaria capreolata
© 2023 David Wolfson
Fumaria capreolata
© 2020 Eric Wrubel
Fumaria capreolata
© 2024 Mike Russler

Galium aparine    Cleavers,  Common bedstraw,  Goose grass
native
Annual herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium aparine
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium aparine
© 2005 Steve Matson
Galium aparine
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Galium porrigens var. porrigens    Climbing bedstraw,  Graceful bedstraw,  Oval leaved bedstraw
native
Vine, Shrub

RUBIACEAE

Galium porrigens var. porrigens
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium porrigens var. porrigens
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium porrigens var. porrigens
© 2022 Julia Larke

Gamochaeta ustulata    Featherweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Genista monspessulana    French broom
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Genista monspessulana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Genista monspessulana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Genista monspessulana
© 2021 Michelle Karle

Geranium core-core    Alderney crane's-bill
non-native
Perennial herb

GERANIACEAE

Geranium core-core
© 2012 BOB CASE
Geranium core-core
© 2013 Toni Corelli
Geranium core-core
© 2022 Jennifer Mo

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

GERANIACEAE

Geranium dissectum
© 2021 Al Keuter
Geranium dissectum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Geranium dissectum
© 2014 Bryan Derr

Grindelia stricta var. angustifolia    Marsh gumplant,  Oregon gumweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Grindelia stricta var. angustifolia
© 2021 Helen Hancock
Grindelia stricta var. angustifolia
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Grindelia stricta var. angustifolia
© 2014 James Gonsman

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

ASTERACEAE

Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2020 Mary Conway
Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2014 Dee Warenycia

Helenium puberulum    Rosilla,  Sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

HELIOTROPIACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Heracleum maximum    Common cow parsnip
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Heracleum maximum
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Heracleum maximum
© 2008 Neal Kramer
Heracleum maximum
© 2021 Julie A. Kierstead

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

URTICACEAE

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

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

Holcus lanatus    Common velvetgrass,  Velvet grass,  Velvetgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Holcus lanatus
© 2019 Bill Haley
Holcus lanatus
© 2019 Bill Haley
Holcus lanatus
© 2019 Bill Haley

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

native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson

Horkelia californica var. californica    California horkelia
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Horkelia californica var. californica
© 2020 Mary Conway
Horkelia californica var. californica
© 2021 Mary Conway
Horkelia californica var. californica
© 2015 Toni Corelli

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

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

ASTERACEAE

Hypochaeris radicata
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
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

Iris foetidissima    Stinking iris
non-native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Iris foetidissima
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Iris foetidissima
© 2022 John Doyen
Iris foetidissima
© 2021 Jennifer Mo

Jaumea carnosa    Fleshy jaumea,  Marsh jaumea
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Jaumea carnosa
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Jaumea carnosa
© 2018 Angelique Herman
Jaumea carnosa
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

native
Annual grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

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

Juncus bufonius var. occidentalis    Round fruited toad rush,  Western toad rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus bufonius var. occidentalis
© 2004 Steve Matson
Juncus bufonius var. occidentalis
© 2017 Keir Morse
Juncus bufonius var. occidentalis
© 2010 Toni Corelli

Juncus effusus ssp. pacificus    Pacific rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus effusus ssp. pacificus
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Juncus effusus ssp. pacificus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Juncus effusus ssp. pacificus
© 2021 John Rawlings

Juncus hesperius    Coast or bog rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus hesperius
© 2004 Steve Matson
Juncus hesperius
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Juncus hesperius
© 2021 John Rawlings

Juncus lescurii    Dune rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus lescurii
© 2008 Toni Corelli
Juncus lescurii
© 2008 Toni Corelli
Juncus lescurii
© 2008 Toni Corelli

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

JUNCACEAE

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

Juncus patens    Common rush,  Spreading rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

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

Lagurus ovatus    Hare's tail grass,  Harestail grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Lagurus ovatus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Lagurus ovatus
© 2007 K Suri
Lagurus ovatus
© 2020 Ramona Robison

Lasthenia californica ssp. californica    California goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia californica ssp. californica
© 2021 Charles Russell
Lasthenia californica ssp. californica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Lasthenia californica ssp. californica
© 2015 Toni Corelli

Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha    Perennial goldfields
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha
© 2017 David Greenberger

Lasthenia minor    Coastal goldfields,  Smooth lasthenia,  Woolly goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia minor
© 2007 Toni Corelli
Lasthenia minor
© 2019 James Gonsman
Lasthenia minor
© 2015 Toni Corelli

Lathyrus hirsutus    Caley pea,  Rough pea
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus hirsutus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Lathyrus hirsutus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Lathyrus hirsutus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Lathyrus littoralis    Beach pea,  Silky beach pea
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus littoralis
© 2017 Steve Matson
Lathyrus littoralis
© 2017 Steve Matson
Lathyrus littoralis
© 2020 Steve Conger

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 strictum    Peppergrass,  Prostrate pepper grass,  Upright pepperweed
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium strictum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Lepidium strictum
© 2022 Jim Xerogeanes
Lepidium strictum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Leymus condensatus    Giant wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Leymus condensatus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Leymus condensatus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Leymus condensatus
© 2020 Diane Etchison

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

Logfia gallica    Narrowleaf cottonrose
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Logfia gallica
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Logfia gallica
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Logfia gallica
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Lonicera 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
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Lupinus arboreus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lupinus arboreus
© 2020 Steve Matson

native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus variicolor
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Lupinus variicolor
© 2015 James Gonsman
Lupinus variicolor
© 2022 Mary Sue Ittner

Luzula comosa var. comosa    Hairy wood rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Luzula comosa var. comosa
© 2018 Scot Loring
Luzula comosa var. comosa
© 2018 Scot Loring
Luzula comosa var. comosa
© 2018 Scot Loring

Lysimachia arvensis    Scarlet pimpernel
non-native
Annual herb

MYRSINACEAE

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

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

LYTHRACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

Madia sativa
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff
Madia sativa
© 2021 David Wolfson
Madia sativa
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow

Malva 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

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

FABACEAE

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

Melica torreyana    Torrey melic,  Torrey's melica,  Torrey's melicgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Melica torreyana
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Melica torreyana
© 2019 John Rawlings
Melica torreyana
© 2017 MCOSD Restoration Crew

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

FABACEAE

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

Microseris bigelovii    Coast microseris,  Coastal silverpuffs
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Microseris bigelovii
© 2023 Leslie Flint
Microseris bigelovii
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Microseris bigelovii
© 2011 Toni Corelli

Morella californica    California wax myrtle
native
Tree, Shrub

MYRICACEAE

Morella californica
© 2019 Michelle Karle
Morella californica
© 2020 Kim Cabera
Morella californica
© 2020 Susan McDougall

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

Nasturtium officinale    Watercress
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

BRASSICACEAE

Nasturtium officinale
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Nasturtium officinale
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Nasturtium officinale
© 2012 Steve Matson

Navarretia squarrosa    Skunkbush,  Skunkweed
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

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

Nemophila pedunculata    Littlefoot nemophila,  Meadow nemophila
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Nemophila pedunculata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Nemophila pedunculata
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Nemophila pedunculata
© 2024 Alaine Arslan

Oemleria cerasiformis    Indian plum,  Oso berry
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Oenanthe sarmentosa    Pacific oenanthe,  Water parsley
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Oenanthe sarmentosa
© 2021 Don Hollander
Oenanthe sarmentosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Oenanthe sarmentosa
© 2021 Rosaleen

Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri    Common evening primrose,  Evening primrose,  Hooker's evening primrose
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri
© 2020 Suzanne L. Weakley
Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri
© 2018 Suzanne L. Weakley
Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri
© 2018 Toni Corelli

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

OXALIDACEAE

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

Oxalis pilosa    Hairy wood sorrel
native
Annual herb

OXALIDACEAE

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

Parietaria judaica    Spreading pellitory
non-native
Perennial herb

URTICACEAE

Parietaria judaica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Parietaria judaica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Parietaria judaica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Paspalum dilatatum    Dallis grass,  Dallisgrass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Paspalum dilatatum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Paspalum dilatatum
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Paspalum dilatatum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

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

Persicaria punctata    Dotted smartweed
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Phacelia malvifolia    Stinging phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia malvifolia
© 2018 Michael Mitchell
Phacelia malvifolia
© 2022 Jennifer Mo
Phacelia malvifolia
© 2013 Toni Corelli

Phacelia ramosissima    Branching phacelia
native
Perennial herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

Phalaris californica    California canarygrass,  Canarygrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Phalaris californica
© 2021 Dan Quinn
Phalaris californica
© 2017 Toni Corelli
Phalaris californica
© 2018 Brian Charles

Phyllospadix scouleri    Scouler's surfgrass,  Surf grass
native
Perennial herb

ZOSTERACEAE

Phyllospadix scouleri
© 2010 Avis Boutell
Phyllospadix scouleri
© 2010 Avis Boutell
Phyllospadix scouleri
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Pinus radiata    Monterey pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

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

Piperia elegans ssp. elegans    Elegant piperia
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Piperia elegans ssp. elegans
© 2018 Saskia Raether
Piperia elegans ssp. elegans
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Piperia elegans ssp. elegans
© 2017 Nicole Mercier

Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus    Artist's popcornflower,  Choris's popcorn flower
rare native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus
© 2023 Doug Allshouse
Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus
© 2023 Doug Allshouse
Plagiobothrys chorisianus var. chorisianus
© 2017 Toni Corelli

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
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Plantago lanceolata
© 2019 Joe Engelbrecht
Plantago lanceolata
© 2021 Ken Lunders

Plantago major    Common plantain
non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

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

Plantago 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 douglasii    Douglas bluegrass,  Douglas' bluegrass,  Maritime bluegrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Poa douglasii
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Poa douglasii
© 2014 Alice Cumings
Poa douglasii
© 2011 Toni Corelli

non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Polycarpon tetraphyllum var. tetraphyllum
© 2022 Donald Burk
Polycarpon tetraphyllum var. tetraphyllum
© 2021 Donald Burk
Polycarpon tetraphyllum var. tetraphyllum
© 2013 Toni Corelli

Polygonum paronychia    Beach knotweed,  Dune knotweed
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum paronychia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Polygonum paronychia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Polygonum paronychia
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

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

Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica    Pacific potentilla,  Silverweed
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica
© 2021 Charles Russell
Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Prunella vulgaris var. lanceolata    Lance leaf self heal,  Mountain selfheal
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Prunella vulgaris var. lanceolata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Prunella vulgaris var. lanceolata
© 2022 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Prunella vulgaris var. lanceolata
© 2022 Zoya Akulova-Barlow

native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Pseudognaphalium californicum    Ladies' tobacco
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum    Jersey cudweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum    Pink cudweed
native
Annual, Biennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
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

Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii    Douglas fir,  Douglas spruce,  False hemlock
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii
© 2020 David Krause
Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii
© 2022 David popp
Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii
© 2024 David popp

Psilocarphus chilensis    Round woolly marbles
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Psilocarphus chilensis
© 2020 Dick Rawson
Psilocarphus chilensis
© 2020 Dick Rawson
Psilocarphus chilensis
© 2023 Toni Corelli

Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens    Hairy brackenfern,  Western bracken fern
native
Fern

DENNSTAEDTIACEAE

Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens
© 2022 Bob Sweatt

Pterostegia drymarioides    Fairy mist,  Woodland threadstem
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Pterostegia drymarioides
© 2016 Steve Matson
Pterostegia drymarioides
© 2016 Steve Matson
Pterostegia drymarioides
© 2005 Steve Matson

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

FAGACEAE

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

Ranunculus californicus    California buttercup
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

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

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

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

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum
© 2020 Talila Golan
Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum
© 2018 John Rusk
Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum
© 2018 Hunter Breck

Romulea rosea var. australis    Rosy sand crocus,  Rosy sandcrocus
non-native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Romulea rosea var. australis
© 2019 Janice Kuch
Romulea rosea var. australis
© 2022 Leah Lord
Romulea rosea var. australis
© 2018 Robin Hunter

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 acetosella    Common sheep sorrel
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Rumex crassus    Willow leaved dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex crassus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Rumex crassus
© 2008 Toni Corelli
Rumex crassus
© 2021 Cynthia Powell

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 fueginus    Golden dock
native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex fueginus
© 2022 Steve Ashcraft
Rumex fueginus
© 2021 Donald Burk
Rumex fueginus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Rumex obtusifolius    Bitter dock
non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex obtusifolius
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Rumex obtusifolius
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Rumex obtusifolius
© null

Rumex occidentalis    Western dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex occidentalis
© 2008 Toni Corelli
Rumex occidentalis
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Rumex occidentalis
© 2020 Ken Hickman

Rumex pulcher    Fiddle dock
non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex pulcher
© 2020 Ryan Carle
Rumex pulcher
© 2022 Chris McDonald
Rumex pulcher
© 2019 Saul Soto

Rumex salicifolius    Willow dock,  Willow leaved dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex salicifolius
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Rumex salicifolius
© 2012 Gary McDonald
Rumex salicifolius
© 2012 Gary McDonald

Sagina decumbens ssp. occidentalis    Western pearlwort
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Salicornia pacifica    Glasswort,  Pacific swampfire,  Pickleweed
native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Salicornia pacifica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Salicornia pacifica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Salicornia pacifica
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra    Pacific willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra
© 2021 Alice Cummings
Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra
© 2021 Diane Renshaw
Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra
© 2021 Ken Hickman

Salix lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

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

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

APIACEAE

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

Schoenoplectus californicus    California bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Schoenoplectus californicus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Schoenoplectus californicus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Schoenoplectus californicus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

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

Scirpus microcarpus    Panicled bulrush,  Small fruited bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Scirpus microcarpus
© 2022 Doug Allshouse
Scirpus microcarpus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Scirpus microcarpus
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff

Scrophularia californica    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 glomeratus    Cutleaf burnweed
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio glomeratus
© 2015 Lynn Overtree
Senecio glomeratus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Senecio glomeratus
© 2021 Mary Conway

Senecio minimus    Coastal burnweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio minimus
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Senecio minimus
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Senecio minimus
© 2012 Michael Mitchell

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

ASTERACEAE

Senecio vulgaris
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Senecio vulgaris
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Senecio vulgaris
© 2021 Toni Corelli

Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora    Checker mallow,  Dwarf checkerbloom
native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

MALVACEAE

Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora
© 2020 Mary Conway
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora
© 2020 Diane Etchison

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
© 2014 Steve Matson
Solanum americanum
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Solanum americanum
© 2021 David Wolfson

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

Soliva sessilis    Common soliva,  Field burrweed,  South american soliva
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Soliva sessilis
© 2022 Diana Wahl
Soliva sessilis
© 2019 Abbot Chambers
Soliva sessilis
© 2019 Abbot Chambers

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Spergularia 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 Mary Conway

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 chamissonis    Coast hedge nettle,  Coastal hedgenettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys chamissonis
© 2021 David Wolfson
Stachys chamissonis
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Stachys chamissonis
© 2013 James Gonsman

Stipa lepida    Foothill needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa lepida
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Stipa lepida
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Stipa lepida
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Stipa pulchra    Purple needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Stipa tenuissima    Finestem needlegrass,  Mexican feathergrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa tenuissima
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Stipa tenuissima
© 2018 michelle peruzzi
Stipa tenuissima
© 2020 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

Tanacetum parthenium    Feverfew
non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Tanacetum parthenium
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff
Tanacetum parthenium
© 2022 Jennifer Mo
Tanacetum parthenium
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Taraxia ovata    Sun cup,  Goldeneggs
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Taraxia ovata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Taraxia ovata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Taraxia ovata
© 2017 Steve Matson

Tetragonia tetragonoides    New zealand spinach
non-native
Annual herb

AIZOACEAE

Tetragonia tetragonoides
© 2021 Michelle Karle
Tetragonia tetragonoides
© 2021 Michelle Karle
Tetragonia tetragonoides
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

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

ANACARDIACEAE

Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2019 Randy Huey
Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2021 Bryant Baker

Trifolium angustifolium    Narrow leaved clover,  Narrowleaf crimson clover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium angustifolium
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Trifolium angustifolium
© 2021 Mary Gerbic
Trifolium angustifolium
© 2022 SMCP NRM Intern

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

FABACEAE

Trifolium campestre
© 2019 David Wolfson
Trifolium campestre
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Trifolium campestre
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Trifolium fragiferum    Strawberry clover
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

Trifolium fucatum    Bull clover,  Sour clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium fucatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Trifolium fucatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Trifolium fucatum
© 2020 Paul Aigner

Trifolium gracilentum    Graceful clover,  Pin point clover,  Pinpoint clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium gracilentum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Trifolium gracilentum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Trifolium gracilentum
© 2016 Steve Matson

Trifolium macraei    Chilean clover,  Macrae's clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium macraei
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Trifolium macraei
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Trifolium macraei
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Trifolium microcephalum    Hairy clover,  Small headed clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium microcephalum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Trifolium microcephalum
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Trifolium microcephalum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Trifolium repens    White clover
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium repens
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Trifolium repens
© 2007 Steve Matson
Trifolium repens
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Trisetum canescens    Nodding oatgrass,  Nodding trisetum,  Tall trisetum
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Trisetum canescens
© 2020 John Rawlings
Trisetum canescens
© 2011 Steve Matson
Trisetum canescens
© 2022 Ellen Uhler

Triteleia laxa    Ithuriel's spear
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Triteleia laxa
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Triteleia laxa
© 2018 Tim Lewis
Triteleia laxa
© 2019 Matt Berger

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

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

native
Perennial herb

VERBENACEAE

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

Veronica americana    American brooklime,  American speedwell,  Brooklime
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Veronica americana
© 2016 Steve Matson
Veronica americana
© 2016 Steve Matson
Veronica americana
© 2016 Steve Matson

Vicia americana ssp. americana    American vetch
native
Perennial herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia americana ssp. americana
© 2008 Steve Matson
Vicia americana ssp. americana
© 2008 Steve Matson
Vicia americana ssp. americana
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

FABACEAE

Vicia benghalensis
© 2010 Toni Corelli
Vicia benghalensis
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Vicia benghalensis
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

Vicia gigantea    Giant vetch
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Vicia gigantea
© 2021 Dana York
Vicia gigantea
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Vicia gigantea
© 2013 James Gonsman

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

FABACEAE

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

Vicia 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

Zantedeschia aethiopica    Calla lily,  Callalily,  Common calla
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ARACEAE

Zantedeschia aethiopica
© 2020 Jennifer Mo
Zantedeschia aethiopica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Zantedeschia aethiopica
© 2021 MCOSD EDRR

Zeltnera davyi    Davy's centaury
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

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

Zeltnera muehlenbergii    Muehlenberg's centaury
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

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