logo Calflora  Illustrated Plant List 
Arroyo Seco
San Gabriel Mountains

Los Angeles County

Bob Muns  / Tom Chester  (2001-01-01)

Record Detail Nearby Surveys What Grows Here?
203 PLANTS
Acer macrophyllum    Big leaf maple,  Bigleaf maple
native
Tree

SAPINDACEAE

Acer macrophyllum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Acer macrophyllum
© 2018 Steve Matson
Acer macrophyllum
© 2018 Steve Matson

native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Agave americana    American century plant
non-native
Shrub

AGAVACEAE

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

Ageratina adenophora    Sticky snakeroot,  Thoroughwort
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Ageratina adenophora
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Ageratina adenophora
© 2017 Keir Morse
Ageratina adenophora
© 2021 Heather Brady DeQuincy

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

SIMAROUBACEAE

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

Alnus rhombifolia    White alder
native
Tree

BETULACEAE

Alnus rhombifolia
© 2005 BOB CASE
Alnus rhombifolia
© 2014 Garth Wadsworth
Alnus rhombifolia
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Ambrosia acanthicarpa    Annual bursage,  Annual burweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Ambrosia psilostachya    Ragweed,  Western ragweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Anagallis arvensis    Scarlet pimpernel
non-native
Annual herb

MYRSINACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Anthriscus caucalis    Bur chervil
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

APIACEAE

Anthriscus caucalis
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Anthriscus caucalis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Anthriscus caucalis
© 2020 Jennifer Mo

Artemisia californica    California sagebrush,  Coast sagebrush,  Coastal sage brush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia californica
© 2018 James Gonsman
Artemisia californica
© 2019 Aaron Echols
Artemisia californica
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Artemisia douglasiana    California mugwort,  Douglas' sagewort
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia douglasiana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Artemisia douglasiana
© 2016 Glen Schneider
Artemisia douglasiana
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Arundo donax    Giant reed
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis salicifolia
© 2023 Julia Markey
Baccharis salicifolia
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Baccharis salicifolia
© 2023 Julia Markey

Bidens pilosa var. pilosa    Hairy beggarticks
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Bidens pilosa var. pilosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Bidens pilosa var. pilosa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Bidens pilosa var. pilosa
© 2020 David Wolfson

Bloomeria crocea    Common goldenstar,  Golden star
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

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

Boykinia rotundifolia    Round leaved boykinia
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Boykinia rotundifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Boykinia rotundifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Boykinia rotundifolia
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Brickellia californica    Brickell bush,  California brickellbush,  California brickellia
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Brickellia californica
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Brickellia californica
© 2018 Diane Etchison
Brickellia californica
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Brickellia nevinii    Nevin's brickellbush,  Nevin's brickellia
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Brickellia nevinii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Brickellia nevinii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Brickellia nevinii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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 madritensis    Foxtail chess, foxtail brome,  Madrid brome,  Spanish brome
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus madritensis
© 2022 Steve Matson
Bromus madritensis
© 2023 Stephen H Siemsen
Bromus madritensis
© 2015 Chris Jaster

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

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

Camissonia californica    California primrose
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissonia californica
© 2019 Elexis Padron
Camissonia californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Camissonia californica
© 2019 Elexis Padron

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

Carduus pycnocephalus    Italian thistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2023 Diana Wahl
Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Castilleja foliolosa    Texas paintbrush,  Woolly indian paintbrush
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja foliolosa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Castilleja foliolosa
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Castilleja foliolosa
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Ceanothus leucodermis    Chaparral whitethorn
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus leucodermis
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Ceanothus leucodermis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Ceanothus leucodermis
© 2019 Bryant Baker

Ceanothus oliganthus    Hairy ceanothus
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus oliganthus
© 2021 Bryant Baker
Ceanothus oliganthus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Ceanothus oliganthus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Centaurea melitensis    Maltese star thistle,  Napa star thistle,  Tocalote
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Centaurea melitensis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Centaurea melitensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Centaurea melitensis
© 2020 Laura Anna Arellano

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

ROSACEAE

Cercocarpus betuloides
© 2020 Rebecca Schoenenberger
Cercocarpus betuloides
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Cercocarpus betuloides
© 2016 Cindy Roessler

Chamomilla suaveolens    Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

CHENOPODIACEAE

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

Chenopodium ambrosioides    Mexican tea
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

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

Chenopodium botrys    Jerusalem oak goosefoot
non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Chenopodium botrys
© 2022 Steve Matson
Chenopodium botrys
© 2021 BLM Redding Field Office
Chenopodium botrys
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Chenopodium murale    Nettle leaf goosefoot,  Sowbane
non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Chenopodium murale
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Chenopodium murale
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Chenopodium murale
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Cirsium occidentale    Cobweb thistle,  Western thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Clarkia unguiculata    Elegant clarkia,  Mountain garland,  Woodland clarkia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia unguiculata
© 2019 David Greenberger
Clarkia unguiculata
© 2019 Bryant Baker
Clarkia unguiculata
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Claytonia perfoliata
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Claytonia perfoliata
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Clematis lasiantha    Chaparral clematis,  Pipestem
native
Perennial herb, Vine

RANUNCULACEAE

Clematis lasiantha
© 2008 Steve Matson
Clematis lasiantha
© 2018 Steve Matson
Clematis lasiantha
© 2018 Steve Matson

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

Conyza bonariensis    Flax-leaved horseweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Conyza canadensis    Canada horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Coronopus didymus    Lesser swine cress
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Coronopus didymus
© 2022 Shawna Martinez
Coronopus didymus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Coronopus didymus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

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

CUCURBITACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

Cyperus eragrostis    Tall cyperus,  Tall flatsedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

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

Cytisus scoparius    Scotch broom,  Scotchbroom
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Cytisus scoparius
© 2016 Steve Matson
Cytisus scoparius
© 2016 Steve Matson
Cytisus scoparius
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

SOLANACEAE

Datura wrightii
© 2017 Lisa Miller
Datura wrightii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Datura wrightii
© 2020 Mike McNamara

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

Delphinium cardinale    Scarlet larkspur
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Delphinium cardinale
© Geoff Burleigh
Delphinium cardinale
© 2021 Colin Barrows
Delphinium cardinale
© 2018 Mike Libby

Dichelostemma capitatum    Blue dicks
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

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

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 lanceolata    Lanceleaf liveforever,  Southern california dudleya
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya lanceolata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya lanceolata
© 2020 Steven M Norris
Dudleya lanceolata
© 2020 Steven M Norris

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

POACEAE

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

Epilobium canum    California fuchsia,  Hummingbird trumpet,  zauschneria
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium canum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Epilobium canum
© 2015 Gerald Carr
Epilobium canum
© 2015 Gerald Carr

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

ONAGRACEAE

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

Ericameria pinifolia    Pine bush,  Pinebush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Ericameria pinifolia
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Ericameria pinifolia
© 2015 Keir Morse
Ericameria pinifolia
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Erigeron foliosus    Leafy daisy,  Leafy fleabane
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron foliosus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Erigeron foliosus
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Erigeron foliosus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Eriodictyon crassifolium    Felt leaved yerba santa,  Thick leaved yerba santa,  Thickleaf yerba santa
native
Shrub

NAMACEAE

Eriodictyon crassifolium
© 2023 Julia Markey
Eriodictyon crassifolium
© 2020 Bonnie Nickel
Eriodictyon crassifolium
© 2021 Mary Herr

Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum    Long stemmed buckwheat
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Eriogonum fasciculatum    California buckwheat,  Eastern mojave buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum fasciculatum
© 2021 Phyllis Fitzsimons
Eriogonum fasciculatum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum fasciculatum
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

Eriophyllum confertiflorum    Golden yarrow,  Yellow yarrow
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Eriophyllum confertiflorum
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Eriophyllum confertiflorum
© 2022 Mojgan Mahdizadeh
Eriophyllum confertiflorum
© 2019 Marisa Persaud

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

GERANIACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

Erysimum capitatum    Sanddune wallflower,  Western wallflower
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Erysimum capitatum
© 2018 Janith Johnson
Erysimum capitatum
© 2023 Julia Markey
Erysimum capitatum
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Eschscholzia californica    California poppy
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PAPAVERACEAE

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

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia    Common eucrypta,  Spotted eucrypta,  Spotted hideseed
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson
Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson
Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson

Euphorbia peplus    Petty spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

Filago gallica    Narrowleaf cottonrose
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Galium angustifolium    Narrow leaved bedstraw,  Narrowleaf bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium angustifolium
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Galium angustifolium
© 2017 Diane Etchison
Galium angustifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

RUBIACEAE

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

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

Gilia capitata    Blue field gilia,  Bluehead gilia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia capitata
© 2011 Gerald Carr
Gilia capitata
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Gilia capitata
© 2011 Gerald Carr

Gnaphalium bicolor    Two-color rabbit-tobacco
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Gnaphalium californicum    Ladies' tobacco
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Gnaphalium canescens    Wright's cudweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium canescens
© 2005 Laura Ann Eliassen
Gnaphalium canescens
© 2005 Keir Morse
Gnaphalium canescens
© 2010 Gary A. Monroe

Gnaphalium luteo-album    Jersey cudweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium luteo-album
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Gnaphalium luteo-album
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Gnaphalium luteo-album
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Gnaphalium purpureum    Featherweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium purpureum
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Gnaphalium purpureum
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Gnaphalium purpureum
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Hazardia squarrosa    Saw toothed goldenbush,  Sawtooth goldenbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Hazardia squarrosa
© 2018 Mary Conway
Hazardia squarrosa
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Hazardia squarrosa
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Hedera helix    English ivy
invasive non-native
Vine, Shrub

ARALIACEAE

Hedera helix
© 2019 Claire Mallen
Hedera helix
© 2017 Allison Titus
Hedera helix
© 2022 Catherine Talbot

Hedypnois cretica    Crete weed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

Helianthus annuus
© 2019 Bob Case
Helianthus annuus
© 2019 Bob Case
Helianthus annuus
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

Heteromeles arbutifolia    Christmas berry,  Toyon
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Heterotheca grandiflora    Telegraph weed,  Telegraphweed
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Heterotheca grandiflora
© 2021 Mike Russler
Heterotheca grandiflora
© 2021 Mike Russler
Heterotheca grandiflora
© 2021 Mike Russler

Heterotheca villosa    Hairy false goldenaster,  Hairy goldenaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Heterotheca villosa
© 2015 Steve Matson
Heterotheca villosa
© 2015 Steve Matson
Heterotheca villosa
© 2015 Steve Matson

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

Hordeum murinum    Farmer's foxtail,  Foxtail barley,  Mouse barley
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Hordeum murinum
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Hordeum murinum
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Hordeum murinum
© 2017 Gary McDonald

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

Juncus textilis    Basket rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

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

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

JUNCACEAE

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

Keckiella cordifolia    Climbing penstemon,  Heart leaved keckiella,  Heartleaf keckiella
native
Shrub

PLANTAGINACEAE

Keckiella cordifolia
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Keckiella cordifolia
© 2022 Bryant Baker
Keckiella cordifolia
© 2022 Bryant Baker

Lactuca serriola    Prickly lettuce,  Prickly wild lettuce
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lactuca serriola
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Lactuca serriola
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Lactuca serriola
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Lamarckia aurea    Goldentop grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Lamarckia aurea
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Lamarckia aurea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lamarckia aurea
© 2015 James Gonsman

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

LAMIACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

Lepidium virginicum    Virginia pepperweed,  Wild pepper grass
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium virginicum
© 2020 David Greenberger
Lepidium virginicum
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Lepidium virginicum
© 2021 Jacob Smith

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Leptodactylon californicum    Prickly phlox
native
Shrub

POLEMONIACEAE

Leptodactylon californicum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Leptodactylon californicum
© 2020 Matt Berger
Leptodactylon californicum
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Lessingia filaginifolia    Common sandaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Leymus condensatus    Giant wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Lobularia maritima    Sweet alyssum
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lobularia maritima
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Lobularia maritima
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Lobularia maritima
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Lonicera subspicata    Southern honeysuckle
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Lonicera subspicata
© 2022 David Strauch
Lonicera subspicata
© 2017 Diane Etchison
Lonicera subspicata
© 2018 David Greenberger

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

FABACEAE

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

Lotus salsuginosus    Coastal lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lotus salsuginosus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Lotus salsuginosus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lotus salsuginosus
© 2020 Mary Conway

Lotus scoparius    Deerweed
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

Lupinus hirsutissimus    Stinging annual lupine,  Stinging lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus hirsutissimus
© 2024 Mike Russler
Lupinus hirsutissimus
© 2023 Neil Uelman
Lupinus hirsutissimus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

FABACEAE

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

Malacothrix saxatilis    Cliff aster,  Cliff desertdandelion
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Malosma laurina    Laurel sumac
native
Tree, Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Malosma laurina
© 2015 Steven M Norris
Malosma laurina
© 2018 susan Bashore
Malosma laurina
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Malva parviflora    Cheeseweed mallow
non-native
Annual herb

MALVACEAE

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

Marah macrocarpus    Chilicothe
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

Marah macrocarpus
© 2020 David Greenberger
Marah macrocarpus
© 2022 David Strauch
Marah macrocarpus
© 2021 david berman

Marrubium vulgare    White horehound
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Marrubium vulgare
© ©2013 Gary McDonald
Marrubium vulgare
© 2015 Diane Etchison
Marrubium vulgare
© 2018 Nancy Hamlett

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

FABACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

Mimulus aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

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

Mimulus cardinalis    Cardinal monkey flower
native
Perennial herb

PHRYMACEAE

Mimulus cardinalis
© 2014 James Gonsman
Mimulus cardinalis
© 2023 Steve Conger
Mimulus cardinalis
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

PHRYMACEAE

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

Mirabilis californica    California four o'clock
native
Perennial herb

NYCTAGINACEAE

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

Nerium oleander    Oleander
invasive non-native
Tree

APOCYNACEAE

Nerium oleander
© 2019 Celeste Dodge
Nerium oleander
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Nerium oleander
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Nicotiana glauca    Tree tobacco
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Nicotiana glauca
© 2019 Jean B Henney
Nicotiana glauca
© 2017 Steve Matson
Nicotiana glauca
© 2017 Steve Matson

Oenothera elata    Evening primrose,  Hooker's evening primrose
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Oenothera elata
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Oenothera elata
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Oenothera elata
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Opuntia ficus-indica    Mission cactus,  Tuna cactus
non-native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Opuntia ficus-indica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Opuntia ficus-indica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Opuntia ficus-indica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Oxalis 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

Parietaria hespera    Pelitory,  Pellitory,  Rillita pellitory
native
Annual herb

URTICACEAE

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

Pellaea andromedifolia    Coffee cliffbrake,  Coffee fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Pellaea andromedifolia
© 2023 Steve Conger
Pellaea andromedifolia
© 2021 Steve Matson
Pellaea andromedifolia
© 2021 Mike Russler

Pentagramma triangularis    Gold back fern,  Goldenback fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Pentagramma triangularis
© 2024 Steve Conger
Pentagramma triangularis
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Pentagramma triangularis
© 2023 Julia Markey

Phacelia cicutaria    Caterpillar phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia cicutaria
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Phacelia cicutaria
© 2016 Julie Watson
Phacelia cicutaria
© 2014 Diane Etchison

Phacelia distans    Common phacelia,  Distant phacelia,  Wild heliotrope
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia distans
© 2014 Steve Matson
Phacelia distans
© 2014 Steve Matson
Phacelia distans
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Phacelia minor    California bluebell,  Wild canterbury bells
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia minor
© 2020 David Greenberger
Phacelia minor
© 2019 Matt Berger
Phacelia minor
© 2020 stephen montgomery

Phacelia ramosissima    Branching phacelia
native
Perennial herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

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

Phoradendron macrophyllum    Big leaf mistletoe
native
Shrub (parasitic)

VISCACEAE

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

Piptatherum miliaceum    Smilo grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Piptatherum miliaceum
© 2022 Donald Burk
Piptatherum miliaceum
© 2009 Keir Morse
Piptatherum miliaceum
© 2022 Donald Burk

Plantago indica    Indian plantain
non-native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago indica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Plantago indica
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff
Plantago indica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Platanus racemosa    California sycamore,  Western sycamore
native
Tree

PLATANACEAE

Platanus racemosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Platanus racemosa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Platanus racemosa
© 2019 Rachelle Gray

Poa annua    Annual blue grass,  Annual bluegrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Poa annua
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Poa annua
© 2022 John Rawlings
Poa annua
© 2015 Richard Chasey

Polycarpon tetraphyllum    Four leaved all seed,  Four leaved allseed,  Four leaved polycarp
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Polycarpon tetraphyllum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Polygonum arenastrum    Prostrate knotweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Polypodium californicum    California polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

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

Prunus ilicifolia    Holly leaf cherry,  Holly leaved cherry,  Hollyleaf cherry
native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Prunus ilicifolia
© 2022 David Strauch
Prunus ilicifolia
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Prunus ilicifolia
© 2019 Bryant Baker

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    California live oak,  Coast live oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus agrifolia
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Quercus agrifolia
© 2022 Andy Ford
Quercus agrifolia
© 2018 Marcyn Del Clements

Quercus berberidifolia    Inland scrub oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus berberidifolia
© 2022 David Strauch
Quercus berberidifolia
© 2020 Cynthia Keiser
Quercus berberidifolia
© 2020 Cynthia Keiser

Quercus chrysolepis    Canyon live oak,  Canyon oak, maul oak, goldcup oak,  Gold cup oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus chrysolepis
© 2017 Aaron Sunshine
Quercus chrysolepis
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Quercus chrysolepis
© 2018 joaquin hale

Rafinesquia californica    California chicory,  California plumseed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Rafinesquia californica
© 2019 David Greenberger
Rafinesquia californica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Rafinesquia californica
© 2017 Steve Matson

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

Rhamnus californica    California coffeeberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Rhamnus californica
© 2019 Talila Golan
Rhamnus californica
© 2018 Mary Conway
Rhamnus californica
© 2015 Steve Matson

Rhamnus crocea    Redberry buckthorn
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Rhamnus crocea
© 2011 Michael Mitchell
Rhamnus crocea
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Rhamnus crocea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Rhamnus ilicifolia    Evergreen buckthorn,  Hollyleaf redberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Rhus integrifolia    Lemonade berry,  Lemonade sumac
native
Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Rhus integrifolia
© 2020 David Greenberger
Rhus integrifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Rhus integrifolia
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Rhus ovata    Sugar bush,  Sugar sumac
native
Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Rhus ovata
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Rhus ovata
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Rhus ovata
© 2019 Bryant Baker

Rhus trilobata    Fragrant sumac,  Skunk Bush
native
Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

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

Ribes aureum    Golden currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes aureum
© 2004 Steve Matson
Ribes aureum
© 2004 Steve Matson
Ribes aureum
© 2004 Steve Matson

Ribes malvaceum    Chaparral currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes malvaceum
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Ribes malvaceum
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Ribes malvaceum
© 2020 Bryant Baker

Ricinus communis    Castor bean,  Castorbean
invasive non-native
Shrub

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

BRASSICACEAE

Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
© 2012 Steve Matson

Rubus armeniacus    Himalayan blackberry,  black berry,  Armenian blackberry
invasive non-native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rubus armeniacus
© 2014 James Gonsman
Rubus armeniacus
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead
Rubus armeniacus
© 2018 Richard Spjut

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 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

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

SALICACEAE

Salix gooddingii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Salix gooddingii
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Salix gooddingii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Salix lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

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

Salvia apiana    White sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

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

Salvia columbariae    Chia sage
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

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

Salvia mellifera    Black sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

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

Sambucus mexicana    Blue elderberry
native
Tree, Shrub

VIBURNACEAE

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

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

Senecio flaccidus    Shrubby ragwort,  Threadleaf ragwort
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Senecio flaccidus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Senecio flaccidus
© 2020 Steve Matson
Senecio flaccidus
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Silene laciniata ssp. major    Cardinal catchfly
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene laciniata ssp. major
© 2020 David Greenberger
Silene laciniata ssp. major
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Silene laciniata ssp. major
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Sisymbrium irio    London rocket
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

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

Sisymbrium officinale    Hedge mustard,  Hedgemustard
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Sisymbrium officinale
© 2021 Ann Garside
Sisymbrium officinale
© 2022 Julian Geoghegan
Sisymbrium officinale
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

Solanum douglasii    Douglas' nightshade,  Greenspot nightshade
native
Perennial herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson

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

SOLANACEAE

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

Sonchus 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

Spartium junceum    Gorse,  Spanish broom
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Spartium junceum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Spartium junceum
© 2006 Jennifer Naegele
Spartium junceum
© 2021 Mary Herr

Stellaria media    Chickweed
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Stellaria media
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Stellaria media
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Stellaria media
© 2015 Diane Etchison

Stephanomeria cichoriacea    Chicory leaved stephanomeria,  Chicoryleaf wirelettuce,  Fort tejon milk aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Stephanomeria cichoriacea
© 2019 David Greenberger
Stephanomeria cichoriacea
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff
Stephanomeria cichoriacea
© 2018 John Game

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Tauschia arguta    Southern tauschia,  Southern umbrellawort
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Tauschia arguta
© 2019 Matt Berger
Tauschia arguta
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Tauschia arguta
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Thysanocarpus laciniatus    Common lace pod,  Mountain fringepod,  Narrow leaved fringe pod
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Thysanocarpus laciniatus
© 2021 Helen Hancock
Thysanocarpus laciniatus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Thysanocarpus laciniatus
© 2021 Helen Hancock

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

Umbellularia californica    Bay laurel,  California bay,  California laurel, bay tree
native
Tree

LAURACEAE

Umbellularia californica
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Umbellularia californica
© 2016 Steve Matson
Umbellularia californica
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi

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

URTICACEAE

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

Verbascum blattaria    Moth mullein
non-native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Verbascum blattaria
© 2023 Alaine Arslan
Verbascum blattaria
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Verbascum blattaria
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Verbascum thapsus    Common mullein,  Woolly mullein
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Verbascum thapsus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Verbascum thapsus
© 2020 Kim Cabrera
Verbascum thapsus
© 2019 Marisa Persaud

Veronica anagallis-aquatica    Water speedwell
non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Veronica anagallis-aquatica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Veronica anagallis-aquatica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Veronica anagallis-aquatica
© 2022 Bob Sweatt

Vinca major    Bigleaf periwinkle,  Greater periwinkle,  Vinca
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

Vinca major
© 2020 Julia Markey
Vinca major
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Vinca major
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

VITACEAE

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

Xanthium strumarium    Rough cockleburr
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Yucca whipplei    Chaparral yucca
native
Shrub

AGAVACEAE

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