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Elfin Forest Natural Preserve
Coastal salt & brackish water marsh, reparian woodland, oak Morro manzanita complex, coastal dune scrub, maritime chaparrel and more in a compact easily accessable area. San Luis Obispo County |
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| 205 PLANTS |
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Abronia maritima Red sand verbena, Sticky sand verbena
• rare native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Irene Rosen 
© 2020 David Krause |
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Abronia umbellata Beach sand verbena, Pink sand verbena, Purple sand verbena
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Meghan Lindt 
© 2018 Ken Hickman 
© 2018 Mary Conway |
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Achillea millefolium Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Andy Ford 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt 
© 2018 Gary McDonald |
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Adenostoma fasciculatum Chamise
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2019 Steve Matson 
© 2019 Steve Matson 
© 2019 Steve Matson |
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Alnus rhombifolia White alder
native
Tree 
© 2005 BOB CASE 
© 2014 Garth Wadsworth 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Amsinckia spectabilis Seaside amsinckia, Seaside fiddleneck, Woolly breeches
native
Annual herb 
© 2017 David Greenberger 
© 2023 Toni Corelli 
© 2020 Ken Hickman |
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Anagallis arvensis Scarlet pimpernel
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2017 B.J. Dion 
© 2022 Chris McDonald 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Anaphalis margaritacea Pearly everlasting
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt 
© 2021 Ken Lunders 
© 2014 James Gonsman |
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Apiastrum angustifolium Mock parsley, Wild celery, Wild parsley
native
Annual herb 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Arctostaphylos morroensis Morro manzanita
• rare native
Shrub 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2020 David Greenberger |
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Artemisia californica California sagebrush, Coast sagebrush, Coastal sage brush
native
Shrub 
© 2018 James Gonsman 
© 2019 Aaron Echols 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Artemisia dracunculus Herbaceous sagewort, Pinon wormwood, Tarragon
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson |
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Asparagus asparagoides African asparagus fern
• invasive non-native
Vine 
© 2023 Cynthia Powell 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Joan Miller |
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Astragalus pomonensis Pomona milk vetch, Pomona milkvetch
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Atriplex patula Fat hen, Fathen saltweed, Spear orache
native
Annual herb 
© 2017 Vanessa Yava 
© 2017 Vanessa Yava 
© 2017 Vanessa Yava |
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Atriplex watsonii Matscale, Watson's saltbush
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2016 Keir Morse |
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Avena barbata Slender oat, Slim oat
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
© 2018 Julian Geoghegan 
© 2023 David popp 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Avena fatua Wild oat, Wildoat
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
© 2018 Gary McDonald 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 Matt Berger |
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Baccharis pilularis Coyote brush, Dwarf chaparral broom
native
Shrub 
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff: Staminate and pistillate plants in flower. 
© 2018 Cynthia Powell |
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Brachypodium distachyon False brome, Purple false brome
• invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial grass 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 John Rawlings 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Brassica nigra Black mustard
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Brassica rapa Common mustard, Field mustard, Rape mustard
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
© 2024 David Wolfson 
© 2021 Diane Etchison 
© 2018 Angelique Herman |
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Bromus carinatus California brome
native
Perennial grass 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 David popp 
© 2014 Vertin Alvarez |
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Bromus diandrus Bromegrass, Ripgut brome, Ripgut grass
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Richard Spjut 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Bromus hordeaceus Soft brome, Soft chess
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Gary McDonald 
© 2018 Gary McDonald |
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Bromus madritensis Foxtail chess, foxtail brome, Madrid brome, Spanish brome
non-native
Annual grass 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2023 Stephen H Siemsen 
© 2015 Chris Jaster |
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Bromus tectorum Cheatgrass, downy brome, Downy brome grass, Downy chess
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Calandrinia ciliata red maids, Calandrinia
native
Annual herb 
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Calyptridium monandrum Common pussypaws, Pussy paws
native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Stacie Wolny 
© 2023 Maisie Borg 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Calystegia macrostegia Island false bindweed, Island morning glory
native
Perennial herb, Vine 
© 2020 Steven M Norris 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Camissonia cheiranthifolia Beach evening-primrose
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2021 Meghan Lindt 
© 2021 Rosaleen Murphy |
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Camissonia micrantha Spencer primrose
native
Annual herb 
© 2024 Mike Russler 
© 2021 Cara Wilcox 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Cardamine californica California toothwort, milkmaids
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Barbara Peck 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Cardamine oligosperma Bitter cress, Idaho bittercress
native
Annual, Perennial herb 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson |
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Cardaria draba Whitetop
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Mike Russler 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Cardionema ramosissimum Sand mat, Sandcarpet
native
Perennial herb 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2015 Michael Mitchell 
© 2019 John Rawlings |
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Carduus pycnocephalus Italian thistle
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Gary McDonald 
© 2023 Diana Wahl 
© 2017 Gary McDonald |
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Carex barbarae Santa barbara sedge, Valley sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2024 R.A. Chasey 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Carex obnupta Coast carex, Slough sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2017 Steve Matson |
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Carpobrotus chilensis Sea fig
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Nicole Leatherman 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Cynthia Powell |
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Carpobrotus edulis Hottentot fig, Iceplant, Sea fig
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Michelle Karle 
© 2017 Lisa Miller 
© 2018 Cynthia Powell |
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Ceanothus cuneatus Buck brush, Wedgeleaf ceanothus
native
Shrub 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson |
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Centaurea melitensis Maltese star thistle, Napa star thistle, Tocalote
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Laura Anna Arellano |
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Cerastium glomeratum Large mouse ears, Mouseear chickweed, Sticky chickweed
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2024 Dana York 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey |
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Chamomilla suaveolens Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2018 Stacie Wolny |
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Chenopodium album Lamb's quarters, Lambs quarters, White goosefoot
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2014 Toni Corelli 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Chenopodium californicum California goosefoot, Pigweed, Soaproot
native
Perennial herb 
© 2023 Mike Russler 
© 2023 Mike Russler 
© 2023 Mike Russler |
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Chorizanthe angustifolia Narrow leaf spineflower, Narrowleaf spineflower
native
Annual herb 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2024 Mike Russler 
© 2020 David Greenberger |
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Chorizanthe diffusa Diffuse spineflower
native
Annual herb 
© 2022 Irene Rosen 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2022 Irene Rosen |
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Cirsium occidentale Cobweb thistle, Western thistle
native
Perennial herb 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2011 Steve Matson |
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Cirsium vulgare Bull thistle
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2017 James Bailey 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt |
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Claytonia perfoliata Miners lettuce, Miner's lettuce, Rooreh (Ohlone)
native
Annual herb 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2019 Gary McDonald 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Conicosia pugioniformis False ice plant, Narrow leaved iceplant
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Mike Russler 
© 2022 Mike Russler 
© 2022 Mike Russler |
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Corethrogyne filaginifolia Common sandaster
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Mike Russler 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Diane Etchison |
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Cotula coronopifolia Brass buttons, Common brassbuttons
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2018 Adam Chasey |
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Crassula connata Pigmy weed, Sand pygmy weed, Sand pygmyweed
native
Annual herb 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Croton californicus California croton, Desert croton
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Dianne Lake 
© 2022 Aaron Echols 
© 2022 Aaron Echols |
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Cryptantha clevelandii Cleveland's cryptantha, Common cryptantha
native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2019 Diane Etchison |
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Cuscuta salina Saltmarsh dodder
native
Annual herb, Vine (parasitic) 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Cynodon dactylon Bermuda grass, Bermudagrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Daucus pusillus American wild carrot, Rattlesnake weed
native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2022 David Wolfson 
© 2021 Ken Lunders |
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Deinandra corymbosa Coastal tarweed
native
Annual herb 
© 2016 Michael Mitchell 
© 2018 Zachariah Jordan 
© 2015 Tim Miller |
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Delairea odorata Cape ivy
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Descurainia pinnata Western tansy mustard, Western tansymustard, Yellow tansy mustard
native
Annual herb 
© 2018 Nancy Hamlett 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson |
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Dichelostemma capitatum Blue dicks
native
Perennial herb 
© 2023 Steve Matson 
© 2023 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson |
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Distichlis spicata Inland saltgrass, Salt grass, Saltgrass
native
Perennial grass 
© 2020 Matt Berger 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Donald Burk |
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Dryopteris arguta California wood fern, Coastal wood fern, Shield fern
native
Fern 
© 2018 James Gonsman 
© 2019 Rebecca Crowe 
© 2023 Julia Markey |
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Dudleya caespitosa Coast dudleya, Sand lettuce
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Mary Conway 
© 2022 Mary Conway 
© 2022 Cynthia Powell |
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Dudleya lanceolata Lanceleaf liveforever, Southern california dudleya
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Steven M Norris 
© 2020 Steven M Norris |
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Ehrharta calycina Perennial veldt grass, Perennial veldtgrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Ehrharta erecta Panic veldtgrass, Upright veldt grass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
© 2023 Rachel Suding 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Epilobium ciliatum Fringed willowherb, Northern willow herb, Slender willow herb
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 stephen rosenthal 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2019 Gary McDonald |
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Equisetum telmateia Giant horsetail
native
Fern 
© 2021 Jennifer Mo 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Mary Conway |
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Eriastrum densifolium Giant eriastrum, Giant woollystar, Perennial woodstar
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson |
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Ericameria ericoides California goldenbush, Mock heather
native
Shrub 
© 2021 Mike Russler 
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Eriogonum parvifolium Dune eriogonum, Sea cliff buckwheat, Seacliff buckwheat
native
Shrub 
© 2022 Mary Conway 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Eriophyllum confertiflorum Golden yarrow, Yellow yarrow
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Stacie Wolny 
© 2022 Mojgan Mahdizadeh 
© 2019 Marisa Persaud |
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Eriophyllum multicaule Branched woolly sunflower, Many stemmed eriophyllum, Manystem woolly sunflower
native
Annual herb 
© 2020 David Wolfson 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2022 David Wolfson |
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Eriophyllum staechadifolium Lizard tail, Seaside golden yarrow, Seaside woolly sunflower
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Steve Conger 
© 2014 James Gonsman 
© 2019 Mary Conway |
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Erodium botrys Big heron bill, Broad leaf filaree, Long beaked filaree
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson |
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Erodium cicutarium Coastal heron's bill, Red stemmed filaree, Redstem stork's bill
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson |
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Erysimum insulare Island wallflower
• rare native
Perennial herb 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson |
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Eschscholzia californica California poppy
native
Annual, Perennial herb 
© 2019 Dee Shea Himes 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Amy Rapport |
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Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia Common eucrypta, Spotted eucrypta, Spotted hideseed
native
Annual herb 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |
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Euphorbia peplus Petty spurge
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Alice Cummings  © 2005 Luigi Rignanese |
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Festuca arundinacea Alta fescue, Reed fescue, Tall fescue
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass 
© 2022 Cynthia Powell 
© 2020 Robert Steers 
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR |
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Festuca californica California fescue
native
Perennial grass 
© 2019 Justin Luong 
© 2022 Justin Luong  © 2012 Aaron Arthur |
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Festuca pratensis Meadow fescue
non-native
Perennial grass 
© 2023 Elliot Gunnison  © 2012 Al Keuter  © 2012 Al Keuter |
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Foeniculum vulgare Biscuit root, Sweet fennel
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Nicole Leatherman 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Henry DiRocco |
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Frankenia salina Alkali heath, Alkali seaheath, Yerba reuma, alkali heath
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2021 Cynthia Powell 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Galium nuttallii Climbing bedstraw
native
Perennial herb 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2019 Diane Etchison |
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Geranium dissectum Cranesbill, Cut leaved geranium, Cutleaf geranium
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
© 2021 Al Keuter 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2014 Bryan Derr |
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Gnaphalium bicolor Two-color rabbit-tobacco
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 David Greenberger 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Gnaphalium californicum Ladies' tobacco
native
Annual, Perennial herb 
© 2019 Gary McDonald 
© 2020 Steven M Norris 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Gnaphalium ramosissimum Pink cudweed
native
Annual, Biennial herb 
© 2021 R.A. Chasey 
© 2021 R.A. Chasey 
© 2017 Gary McDonald |
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Hedera helix English ivy
• invasive non-native
Vine, Shrub 
© 2019 Claire Mallen 
© 2017 Allison Titus 
© 2022 Catherine Talbot |
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Helianthemum scoparium Peak Rushrose
native
Shrub 
© 2018 Amy Rapport 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 R.A. Chasey |
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Hesperocnide tenella Western nettle, Western stinging nettle, Western stingingnettle
native
Annual herb 
© 2023 Ken-ichi Ueda 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2020 Ken Hickman |
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Heteromeles arbutifolia Christmas berry, Toyon
native
Shrub 
© 2015 James Gonsman 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2017 Gary McDonald |
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Heterotheca grandiflora Telegraph weed, Telegraphweed
native
Annual, Perennial herb 
© 2021 Mike Russler 
© 2021 Mike Russler 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Hirschfeldia incana Mediterranean hoary mustard, Short podded mustard, Summer mustard
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Hordeum murinum Farmer's foxtail, Foxtail barley, Mouse barley
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
© 2018 Gary McDonald 
© 2019 Gary McDonald 
© 2017 Gary McDonald |
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Horkelia cuneata Wedge leaf horkelia, Wedge leaved horkelia, Wedgeleaf horkelia
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Hydrocotyle verticillata Whorled marsh pennywort, Whorled marshpennywort
native
Perennial herb 
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Robert Byrnes 
© 2019 David Greenberger |
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Hypochaeris glabra Smooth cat's ear
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Isocoma menziesii Menzies' goldenbush
native
Shrub 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |
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Jaumea carnosa Fleshy jaumea, Marsh jaumea
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Angelique Herman 
© 2020 R.A. Chasey |
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Juncus acutus Spiny rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb (rhizomatous) 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Susan McDougall |
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Juncus bufonius Common toad rush, Toad rush
native
Annual grasslike herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson |
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Juncus effusus Bog rush, Common bog rush, Common rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2021 R.A. Chasey |
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Juncus patens Common rush, Spreading rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2022 R.A. Chasey 
© 2022 R.A. Chasey 
© 2018 Emily Allen |
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Koeleria macrantha June grass, Prairie junegrass
native
Perennial grass 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2015 Steve Matson |
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Lamarckia aurea Goldentop grass
non-native
Annual grass 
© 2017 B.J. Dion 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2015 James Gonsman |
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Layia hieracioides Hawkweed layia, Tall layia, Tall tidytips
native
Annual herb 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2021 R.A. Chasey 
© 2022 R.A. Chasey |
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Layia platyglossa Coastal tidytips
native
Annual herb 
© 2015 Amy Rapport 
© 2019 Jenna T. B. Ekwealor 
© 2017 Chris Mo |
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Lepidium lasiocarpum Shaggyfruit pepperweed
native
Annual herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2023 Steve Matson |
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Limonium californicum California sealavender, Marsh rosemary, Sea lavender
native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Saskia Raether  © 2010 Jorg Fleige & Mimi Fleige 
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR |
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Linaria canadensis Canada toadflax
native
Annual, Biennial herb  © 2016 Keir Morse 
© 2019 Mary Conway 
© 2019 Mary Conway |
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Lobularia maritima Sweet alyssum
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2016 Michael Mitchell 
© 2016 Michael Mitchell 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado |
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Lolium perenne Italian rye grass
• invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial grass 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Lonicera hispidula Pink honeysuckle
native
Vine, Shrub 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2021 Cara Wilcox 
© 2018 Diana Wahl |
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Lotus corniculatus Bird's foot trefoil, Birdfoot deervetch, Broadleaf birdsfoot trefoil
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2005 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |
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Lotus junceus Rush lotus
native
Perennial herb 
© 2016 John Doyen 
© 2021 Toni Corelli 
© 2016 John Doyen |
|
Lotus scoparius Deerweed
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Lupinus arboreus Coastal bush lupine, Yellow bush lupine
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2020 Steve Matson |
|
Lupinus bicolor Annual lupine, Bicolored lupine, Miniature lupine
native
Annual, Perennial herb 
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2022 Mike Russler 
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi |
|
Lupinus chamissonis Beach blue lupine, Chamisso bush lupine, Dune bush lupine
native
Shrub 
© 2020 Susan McDougall 
© 2022 Mike Russler 
© 2021 Cara Wilcox |
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Madia sativa Chile tarweed, Coast tarweed, Coastal tarweed
native
Annual herb 
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 David Wolfson 
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow |
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Malva parviflora Cheeseweed mallow
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2022 Mike Russler 
© 2022 Donald Burk 
© 2022 Mike Russler |
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Marah fabaceus California man-root
native
Perennial herb, Vine 
© 2018 Gary McDonald 
© 2018 MCOSD EDRR 
© 2021 Cyril Guyot |
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Medicago polymorpha Bur clover, Bur medic, California burclover
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Gary McDonald 
© 2019 Gary McDonald 
© 2019 Gary McDonald |
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Melica imperfecta California melic, Coast range melic, Small flowered melica
native
Perennial grass 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Melilotus alba Yellow sweetclover
• invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt |
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Melilotus indica Annual yellow sweetclover, Sourclover
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Randy Huey 
© 2019 Randy Huey 
© 2017 Rosalie Benitez |
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Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Common iceplant, Crystalline ice plant
• invasive non-native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Naomi Goegan 
© 2019 Nathan Taxel 
© 2022 David Strauch |
|
Mimulus aurantiacus Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub 
© 2024 Steve Conger 
© 2024 Steve Conger 
© 2019 Gary McDonald |
|
Mucronea californica California spineflower
• rare native
Annual herb 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2023 Matt Berger 
© 2023 Matt Berger |
|
Myrica californica California wax myrtle
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2019 Michelle Karle 
© 2020 Kim Cabera 
© 2020 Susan McDougall |
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Oenanthe sarmentosa Pacific oenanthe, Water parsley
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Don Hollander 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Rosaleen |
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Orobanche fasciculata Clustered broomrape
native
Perennial herb (parasitic) 
© 2016 Jim Xerogeanes 
© 2016 Jim Xerogeanes 
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi |
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Paeonia californica California peony
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Susan McDougall |
|
Parietaria hespera Pelitory, Pellitory, Rillita pellitory
native
Annual herb 
© 2022 Matt Berger 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Pholisma arenarium Desert christmas tree, Desert pholisma, Dune food
native
Perennial herb (parasitic) 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2019 Matt Berger 
© 2018 Peri Lee |
|
Pholistoma auritum Blue fiestaflower, Fiesta flower
native
Annual herb 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |
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Piperia elegans Coast piperia, Elegant piperia, Elegant rein orchid
native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Alexandra Kookootsedes 
© 2023 Steve Conger 
© 2022 Hunter Breck |
|
Plagiobothrys nothofulvus Rusty haired popcorn flower, Rusty popcorn flower, Rusty popcornflower
native
Annual herb 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2015 Steve Matson |
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Plantago lanceolata English plantain, Narrow leaved plantain, Ribgrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2019 Joe Engelbrecht 
© 2021 Ken Lunders |
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Platanus racemosa California sycamore, Western sycamore
native
Tree 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Rachelle Gray |
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Polycarpon depressum California allseed, California manyseed, California polycarpon
native
Annual herb 
© 2023 James Bailey 
© 2023 James Bailey  © 2011 Neal Kramer |
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Polygonum arenastrum Prostrate knotweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb 
© 2016 Barbara Boethling 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2014 Richard Chasey |
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Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa Black cottonwood
native
Tree 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2012 Steve Matson 
© 2012 Steve Matson |
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Potentilla anserina Silver weed cinquefoil, Silverweed
native
Perennial herb 
© 2015 James Gonsman 
© 2021 Rosaleen 
© 2019 Joerg Lohse |
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Prunus fasciculata Desert almond, Desert range almond
native
Shrub 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2015 Steve Matson |
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Prunus ilicifolia Holly leaf cherry, Holly leaved cherry, Hollyleaf cherry
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2022 David Strauch 
© 2019 Marisa Persaud 
© 2019 Bryant Baker |
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Pteridium aquilinum Western brackenfern
native
Fern 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Cynthia Powell 
© 2020 Cara Wilcox |
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Quercus agrifolia California live oak, Coast live oak
native
Tree 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2022 Andy Ford 
© 2018 Marcyn Del Clements |
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Raphanus sativus Cultivated radish, Jointed charlock, Wild radish
• invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb 
© 2017 Lisa Miller 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 Julia Markey |
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Rhamnus californica California coffeeberry
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Talila Golan 
© 2018 Mary Conway 
© 2015 Steve Matson |
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Rhamnus crocea Redberry buckthorn
native
Shrub 
© 2011 Michael Mitchell 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Ribes menziesii Canyon gooseberry, Gooseberry
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Michael Mitchell 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson |
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Ribes speciosum Fuchsia flowered gooseberry, Fuchsiaflower gooseberry
native
Shrub 
© 2022 David Chipping 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Rosa californica California wild rose, California wildrose
native
Shrub 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2021 Sue Graue |
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Rubus ursinus California blackberry, Pacific blackberry
native
Vine, Shrub 
© 2018 Ken Lunders 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2015 Kelli Kallenborn |
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Rumex acetosella Common sheep sorrel
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado |
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Rumex crispus Curly dock, Curly leaved dock, Rhubarb
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Tim Lewis 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Ruppia maritima Ditch grass, Ditchgrass or wigeon grass, Widgeongrass
native
Perennial herb (aquatic) 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff  © 2011 Sangeet Khalsa 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Salicornia virginica Virginia glasswort
native
Annual herb  © 2012 Jason Matthias Mills 
© 2014 Cuyler Stapelmann  © 2006 Doreen L. Smith |
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Salix lasiolepis Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Steve Matson |
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Salix lucida Pacific willow
native
Tree 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Richard Spjut |
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Salvia columbariae Chia sage
native
Annual herb 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Mike Russler 
© 2022 Mike Russler |
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Salvia mellifera Black sage
native
Shrub 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2019 Diane Etchison |
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Sanicula arguta Sharp toothed sanicle, Sharp toothed snakeroot, Sharptooth blacksnakeroot
native
Perennial herb 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson |
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Schismus arabicus Arabian schismus, Mediterranean grass
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2017 James Bailey 
© 2022 Katherine Stratton |
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Scirpus acutus Hardstem bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2015 Steve Matson |
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Scirpus americanus Chairmaker's bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2016 Joan Hampton 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Scirpus californicus California bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2022 John Rawlings 
© 2022 John Rawlings 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Scirpus cernuus Low bulrush
native
Annual grasslike herb 
© 2021 R.A. Chasey 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Scirpus microcarpus Panicled bulrush, Small fruited bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2022 Doug Allshouse 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Scirpus robustus Sturdy bullrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2022 R.A. Chasey 
© 2022 R.A. Chasey 
© 2009 Toni Corelli |
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Scrophularia californica California bee plant, California figwort
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2019 Cynthia Powell |
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Scutellaria tuberosa Danny's skullcap, Scullcap
native
Perennial herb 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson |
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Senecio blochmaniae Dune ragwort
• rare native
Shrub 
© 2020 David Wolfson 
© 2020 David Greenberger  © 2013 Anuja Parikh and Nathan Gale |
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Senecio californicus California butterweed, California groundsel, California ragwort
native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Setaria viridis Green bristlegrass, Green foxtail
non-native
Annual grass 
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2012 Zoya Akulova-Barlow 
© 2021 David popp |
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Silene gallica Common catchfly, Windmill pink
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Mary Wloch 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2019 Gary McDonald |
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Silene laciniata Cardinal catchfly
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Diane Etchison |
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Solanum douglasii Douglas' nightshade, Greenspot nightshade
native
Perennial herb 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson |
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Solanum xanti Chaparral nightshade, Nightshade, Purple nightshade
native
Perennial herb, Shrub 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson |
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Solidago californica California goldenrod, Oreja de liebre
native
Perennial herb 
© 2013 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson |
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Sonchus asper Spiny sowthistle
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2010 Michael Mitchell 
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead 
© 2017 MCOSD Restoration Crew |
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Sonchus oleraceus Common sow thistle, Common sowthistle, Sow thistle
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2015 Jesse Rorabaugh 
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Sorghum halepense Johnsongrass
• invasive non-native
Perennial grass  © 2014 Robert F Norris 
© 2019 Jennifer Mo 
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead |
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Spergularia marina Salt marsh sand spurry
native
Annual herb 
© 2023 Mike Russler 
© 2021 R.A. Chasey 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Stachys bullata California hedge nettle, California hedgenettle, Southern hedge nettle
native
Perennial herb 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |
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Stephanomeria virgata Rod wirelettuce, Tall stephanomeria, Twiggy wreath plant
native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Steven M Norris 
© 2022 Helen Hancock 
© 2019 Steven M Norris |
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Symphoricarpos albus Common snowberry
native
Shrub 
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt  © 2007 Neal Kramer |
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Toxicodendron diversilobum Poison oak, Poisonoak, Western Poison Oak
native
Vine, Shrub 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Randy Huey 
© 2021 Bryant Baker |
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Triglochin concinna Arrow grass, Utah arrowgrass
native
Perennial herb (aquatic) 
© 2022 Julie A. Kierstead 
© 2022 Ken-ichi Ueda 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey |
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Typha latifolia Broadleaf cattail, Common cattail, Soft flag
native
Perennial herb (aquatic) 
© 2013 Steve Matson 
© 2013 Steve Matson 
© 2013 Steve Matson |
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Uropappus lindleyi Silver puffs, Uropappus
native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Zack Abbey 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Urtica dioica Stinging nettle
native
Perennial herb 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2006 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |
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Urtica urens Annual stinging nettle, Dwarf nettle
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Gary McDonald 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Vulpia myuros Rattail sixweeks grass
• invasive non-native
Annual grass 
© 2021 Aaron Echols 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 John Rawlings |
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Vulpia octoflora Sixweeks grass
native
Annual grass 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey 
© 2020 Sara Timby 
© 2018 Ken Hickman |
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Zostera marina Eel grass, Eelgrass, Seawrack
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Michelle Karle 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff |