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Alpine Meadows
Lake Tahoe Region; Slope immed. W of Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, just to W of Chalet Rd.

Placer County

Hrusa, G.F.; J. Glazner  / G.F. Hrusa checklists  (2001-01-01)

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100 PLANTS
Abies concolor    Balsam fir,  White fir,  White silver fir
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Abies concolor
© 2016 Richard Spjut
Abies concolor
© Geoff Burleigh
Abies concolor
© 2021 David popp

Abies magnifica    Balsam fir,  California red fir,  Magnificent silver fir
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Abies magnifica
© 2022 Lizzy Wenk
Abies magnifica
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Abies magnifica
© 2019 Bob Sweatt

Acer glabrum    Mountain Maple
native
Tree, Shrub

SAPINDACEAE

Acer glabrum
© 2013 Steve Matson
Acer glabrum
© 2013 Steve Matson
Acer glabrum
© 2018 Matt Berger

Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Agastache urticifolia    Horse mint,  Horsemint giant hyssop,  Nettle leaf giant hyssop
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Agastache urticifolia
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Agastache urticifolia
© 2010 Gerald Carr
Agastache urticifolia
© 2010 Gerald Carr

Ageratina occidentalis    Western eupatorium,  Western joepiweed,  Western snakeroot
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Ageratina occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson
Ageratina occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson
Ageratina occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson

Agrostis sp.    Small Tree-Mallow


Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia    Creek alder,  Mountain alder
native
Tree, Shrub

BETULACEAE

Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia
© 2019 Richard Spjut
Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia
© 2013 BOB CASE
Alnus incana ssp. tenuifolia
© 2019 R.A. Chasey

Amelanchier alnifolia    Saskatoon serviceberry,  Service berry
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Amelanchier alnifolia
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Amelanchier alnifolia
© 2018 Chico Hiking Association
Amelanchier alnifolia
© 2022 David Strauch

Anaphalis margaritacea    Pearly everlasting
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Angelica breweri    Brewer's angelica
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Angelica breweri
© 2004 Steve Matson
Angelica breweri
© 2004 Steve Matson
Angelica breweri
© 2022 Steve Matson

Apocynum androsaemifolium    Bitter dogbane,  Spreading dogbane
native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

Apocynum androsaemifolium
© 2003 Steve Matson
Apocynum androsaemifolium
© 2003 Steve Matson
Apocynum androsaemifolium
© 2003 Steve Matson

Aquilegia formosa    Crimson columbine,  Sitka columbine,  Western columbine
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Aquilegia formosa
© 2022 Charles Russell
Aquilegia formosa
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Aquilegia formosa
© 2022 David Strauch

Arabis holboellii    Holboell's rock cress,  Holboell's rockcress
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Arabis holboellii
© 2007 Dr. Mark S. Brunell
Arabis holboellii
© 2007 Norman Jensen
Arabis holboellii
© 2009 Gary A. Monroe

Arctostaphylos nevadensis    Pine mat manzanita,  Pinemat manzanita
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos nevadensis
© 2024 Alaine Arslan
Arctostaphylos nevadensis
© 2019 David Greenberger
Arctostaphylos nevadensis
© 2023 Dana York

Arctostaphylos patula    Green leaf manzanita,  Greenleaf manzanita
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos patula
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Arctostaphylos patula
© 2017 Elysa DuCharme
Arctostaphylos patula
© 2019 David Magney

Aster breweri    Brewer's aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Aster breweri
© 2009 Keir Morse
Aster breweri
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Aster breweri
© 2017 David popp

Aster eatonii    Eaton's aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Aster eatonii
© 2002 Steve Matson
Aster eatonii
© 2002 Steve Matson
Aster eatonii
© 2019 David popp

Aster integrifolius    Thickstem aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Aster integrifolius
© 2022 Steve Matson
Aster integrifolius
© 2022 Steve Matson
Aster integrifolius
© 2012 Steve Matson

Athyrium filix-femina var. cyclosorum    Common lady fern,  Subarctic lady fern,  Western lady fern
native
Fern

ATHYRIACEAE

Athyrium filix-femina var. cyclosorum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Athyrium filix-femina var. cyclosorum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Athyrium filix-femina var. cyclosorum
© 2021 John Rawlings

Balsamorhiza sagittata    Arrow leaved balsam root,  Arrow leaved balsamroot,  Arrowleaf balsamroot
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Balsamorhiza sagittata
© 2020 Mark Kircher
Balsamorhiza sagittata
© 2018 Adam Chasey
Balsamorhiza sagittata
© 2018 David popp

Bromus sp.    Small Tree-Mallow


Carex sp.    Small Tree-Mallow


Ceanothus cordulatus    Mountain whitethorn
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus cordulatus
© 2021 Bob Sweatt
Ceanothus cordulatus
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo
Ceanothus cordulatus
© 2019 Bob Sweatt

Chaenactis douglasii    Chaenactis,  Hoary chaenactis
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Chaenactis douglasii
© 2011 Steve Matson
Chaenactis douglasii
© 2011 Steve Matson
Chaenactis douglasii
© 2007 Steve Matson

Chimaphila menziesii    Little prince's pine,  Pipsissewa
native
Perennial herb

ERICACEAE

Chimaphila menziesii
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Chimaphila menziesii
© 2023 Alaine Arslan
Chimaphila menziesii
© 2019 Jacob Smith

Chimaphila umbellata    Blake's prince's pine,  Pipsissewa,  Prince's Pine
native
Perennial herb

ERICACEAE

Chimaphila umbellata
© 2015 Steve Matson
Chimaphila umbellata
© 2021 Steve Conger
Chimaphila umbellata
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Cirsium andersonii    Anderson's thistle,  Rose thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium andersonii
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Cirsium andersonii
© 2023 Mike Russler
Cirsium andersonii
© 2019 R.A. Chasey

Cornus sericea    American dogwood,  Creek dogwood,  Redosier dogwood
native
Shrub

CORNACEAE

Cornus sericea
© 2023 Ellen Uhler
Cornus sericea
© 2016 Suzanne L. Weakley
Cornus sericea
© 2023 Ellen Uhler

Delphinium nuttallianum    Low larkspur,  Meadow larkspur,  Dwarf, Meadow, Slim or Sonne's Larkspur
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Delphinium nuttallianum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Delphinium nuttallianum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Delphinium nuttallianum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Elymus elymoides    Bottlebrush squirreltail,  Squirrel tail grass,  Squirreltail
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus elymoides
© 2022 Steve Matson
Elymus elymoides
© 2012 Robert L. Carr
Elymus elymoides
© 2012 Robert L. Carr

Elymus glaucus    Blue wildrye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium angustifolium ssp. circumvagum
© 2022 Mike Russler
Epilobium angustifolium ssp. circumvagum
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Epilobium angustifolium ssp. circumvagum
© 2022 Mike Russler

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. glandulosum    Fringed willowherb,  Glandular willowherb
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. glandulosum
© 2023 Steve Conger
Epilobium ciliatum ssp. glandulosum
© 2024 Steve Conger
Epilobium ciliatum ssp. glandulosum
© 2024 Steve Conger

Eriogonum nudum var. deductum    Naked buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum nudum var. deductum
© 2008 Steve Matson
Eriogonum nudum var. deductum
© 2008 Steve Matson
Eriogonum nudum var. deductum
© 2008 Steve Matson

Eriogonum umbellatum var. nevadense    Nevada buckwheat,  Sierra sulfur flower,  Sulphur flower buckwheat
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum umbellatum var. nevadense
© 2006 Steve Matson
Eriogonum umbellatum var. nevadense
© 2006 Steve Matson
Eriogonum umbellatum var. nevadense
© 2006 Steve Matson

Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum    Bastardsage,  Wright's buckwheat
native
Perennial herb, Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum
© 2014 Steve Matson

Erysimum capitatum ssp. perenne    Sanddune wallflower,  Western wallflower
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Erysimum capitatum ssp. perenne
© 2018 Janith Johnson
Erysimum capitatum ssp. perenne
© 2023 Julia Markey
Erysimum capitatum ssp. perenne
© 2019 Mary Conway

Festuca viridula    Greenleaf fescue,  Mountain bunch fescue
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca viridula
© 2022 John Rawlings
Festuca viridula
© 2022 John Rawlings
Festuca viridula
© 2017 John Rawlings

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

RUBIACEAE

Galium aparine
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium aparine
© 2023 Julia Markey
Galium aparine
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Geum macrophyllum    Large leaved avens,  Largeleaf avens
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Geum macrophyllum
© 2022 Mike Russler
Geum macrophyllum
© 2022 Mike Russler
Geum macrophyllum
© 2019 Julie A. Kierstead

Glyceria elata    Fowl mannagrass,  Tall mannagrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Glyceria elata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Glyceria elata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Glyceria elata
© 2020 Susan McDougall

Hackelia nervosa    Sierra stickseed,  Sierran stickseed
native
Perennial herb

BORAGINACEAE

Hackelia nervosa
© 2023 Mike Russler
Hackelia nervosa
© 2023 Mike Russler
Hackelia nervosa
© 2019 Talila Golan

Heracleum lanatum    Common cow parsnip
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

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

Hieracium albiflorum    White flowered hawkweed,  White hawkweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Hieracium albiflorum
© 2003 Steve Matson
Hieracium albiflorum
© 2003 Steve Matson
Hieracium albiflorum
© 2003 Steve Matson

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

Juncus tenuis    Poverty rush,  Slender rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus tenuis
© 2020 Peter Warner
Juncus tenuis
© 2020 Peter Warner
Juncus tenuis
© 2018 Emily Allen

Ligusticum grayi    Gray's licorice root,  Gray's lovage,  Gray's wild lovage
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Ligusticum grayi
© 2006 Steve Matson
Ligusticum grayi
© 2006 Steve Matson
Ligusticum grayi
© 2006 Steve Matson

Lilium parvum    Alpine lily,  Sierra tiger lily
native
Perennial herb

LILIACEAE

Lilium parvum
© 2019 Timothy Boomer
Lilium parvum
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Lilium parvum
© 2018 Cynthia Powell

Lonicera conjugialis    Double honeysuckle,  Purpleflower honeysuckle
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Lonicera conjugialis
© 2011 Steve Matson
Lonicera conjugialis
© 2011 Steve Matson
Lonicera conjugialis
© 2011 Steve Matson

Lupinus argenteus    Silvery lupine
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus argenteus
© 2024 Dana York
Lupinus argenteus
© 2011 Steve Matson
Lupinus argenteus
© 2011 Steve Matson

Lupinus polyphyllus    Bigleaf lupine,  Bog lupine,  Meadow lupine
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus polyphyllus
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Lupinus polyphyllus
© 2019 Steve Matson
Lupinus polyphyllus
© 2023 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

Mitella breweri    Brewer's miterwort
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Mitella breweri
© 2021 Charles Russell
Mitella breweri
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Mitella breweri
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Monardella odoratissima ssp. pallida    Pale mountain monardella,  Pallid mountain monardella
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella odoratissima ssp. pallida
© 2019 Steve Matson
Monardella odoratissima ssp. pallida
© 2019 Steve Matson
Monardella odoratissima ssp. pallida
© 2019 Steve Matson

Osmorhiza sp.    Small Tree-Mallow


Penstemon newberryi var. newberryi    Newberry's penstemon
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Penstemon newberryi var. newberryi
© 2016 Steve Matson
Penstemon newberryi var. newberryi
© 2016 Steve Matson
Penstemon newberryi var. newberryi
© 2011 Steve Matson

Penstemon roezlii    Regel's mountain penstemon
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Penstemon roezlii
© 2011 Steve Matson
Penstemon roezlii
© 2024 Mike Russler
Penstemon roezlii
© 2019 Matt Berger

Perideridia sp.    Small Tree-Mallow


Phacelia hastata    Mountain phacelia,  Silverleaf phacelia,  Timberline phacelia
native
Perennial herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia hastata
© 2007 Steve Matson
Phacelia hastata
© 2007 Steve Matson
Phacelia hastata
© 2012 Steve Matson

Phleum pratense    Common timothy,  Cultivated timothy,  Timothy
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Phleum pratense
© 2013 BOB CASE
Phleum pratense
© 2019 Julie Kierstead Nelson
Phleum pratense
© 2021 Emily R. Allen

Phlox diffusa    Spreading phlox
native
Perennial herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Phlox diffusa
© 2024 Alaine Arslan
Phlox diffusa
© 2023 Dana York
Phlox diffusa
© 2023 Jamie Spielmann

Pinus contorta ssp. murrayana    Lodgepole pine,  Tamarack
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus contorta ssp. murrayana
© 2022 Arlee Montalvo
Pinus contorta ssp. murrayana
© 2021 Mike Russler
Pinus contorta ssp. murrayana
© 2021 Mike Russler

Pinus jeffreyi    Jeffrey pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus jeffreyi
© 2019 Susan McDougall
Pinus jeffreyi
© 2016 Dave Brandt
Pinus jeffreyi
© 2016 Jim Moore

Pinus monticola    Mountain pine,  Western white pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus monticola
© 2019 Saskia Raether
Pinus monticola
© 2020 David popp
Pinus monticola
© 2021 Christopher Collier

Poa sp.    Small Tree-Mallow


Polygonum phytolaccifolium    Pokeweed knotweed
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum phytolaccifolium
© 2008 Gerald Carr
Polygonum phytolaccifolium
© 2008 Gerald Carr
Polygonum phytolaccifolium
© 2022 Mike Russler

Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa    Black cottonwood
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa
© 2012 Steve Matson
Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Populus tremuloides    Quaking aspen
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Populus tremuloides
© 2022 Maisie Borg
Populus tremuloides
© 2022 Maisie Borg
Populus tremuloides
© 2022 Paul Watts

Potentilla glandulosa    Sticky cinquefoil
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Potentilla glandulosa
© 2020 Mary Conway
Potentilla glandulosa
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Potentilla glandulosa
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Potentilla gracilis    Northwest cinquefoil,  Slender cinquefoil
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Potentilla gracilis
© 2023 Steve Conger
Potentilla gracilis
© 2022 Mike Russler
Potentilla gracilis
© 2019 Bob Sweatt

Prunus emarginata    Bitter cherry
native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Prunus emarginata
© 2020 Belinda Lo
Prunus emarginata
© 2004 Steve Matson
Prunus emarginata
© 2006 Steve Matson

Pterospora andromedea    Pine drops,  Pine drops,  Woodland pinedrops
native
Perennial herb (parasitic)

ERICACEAE

Pterospora andromedea
© 2006 Steve Matson
Pterospora andromedea
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Pterospora andromedea
© 2006 Steve Matson

Pyrola picta    White veined shinleaf,  White veined wintergreen,  Whitevein shinleaf
native
Perennial herb

ERICACEAE

Pyrola picta
© 2024 Alaine Arslan
Pyrola picta
© 2023 Jamie Spielmann
Pyrola picta
© 2015 Steve Matson

Quercus vacciniifolia    Huckleberry oak
native
Shrub

FAGACEAE

Quercus vacciniifolia
© 2003 Steve Matson
Quercus vacciniifolia
© 2010 Steve Matson
Quercus vacciniifolia
© 2022 Steve Matson

Ribes nevadense    Mountain pink currant,  Sierra currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes nevadense
© 2004 Steve Matson
Ribes nevadense
© 2004 Steve Matson
Ribes nevadense
© 2003 Steve Matson

Ribes roezlii    Sierra gooseberry,  Sierran Gooseberry
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes roezlii
© 2020 Robert Langellier
Ribes roezlii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Ribes roezlii
© 2009 BOB CASE

native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

BRASSICACEAE

Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
© 2012 Steve Matson
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
© 2012 Steve Matson
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
© 2012 Steve Matson

Rubus parviflorus    Western thimbleberry,  Thimbleberry
native
Vine, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rubus parviflorus
© 2022 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Rubus parviflorus
© 2020 Mary Sue Ittner
Rubus parviflorus
© 2018 Abbot Chambers

Rumex salicifolius    Willow dock,  Willow leaved dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Salix lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

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

Sambucus racemosa    Red elderberry
native
Shrub

VIBURNACEAE

Sambucus racemosa
© 2017 James Gonsman
Sambucus racemosa
© 2014 James Gonsman
Sambucus racemosa
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Sarcodes sanguinea    Snow plant,  Snowplant
native
Perennial herb (mycoparasitic)

ERICACEAE

Sarcodes sanguinea
© 2020 Matt Berger
Sarcodes sanguinea
© 2020 Matt Berger
Sarcodes sanguinea
© 2013 Brent Morgan

Saxifraga odontoloma    Brook saxifrage
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Saxifraga odontoloma
© 2004 Steve Matson
Saxifraga odontoloma
© 2004 Steve Matson
Saxifraga odontoloma
© 2004 Steve Matson

Senecio integerrimus    Lambstongue ragwort,  Mountain butterweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio integerrimus
© 2022 Steve Conger
Senecio integerrimus
© 2022 Steve Conger
Senecio integerrimus
© 2019 Matt Berger

Senecio triangularis    Arrow leaved ragwort,  Arrowhead butterweed,  Arrowleaf ragwort
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio triangularis
© 2019 Charles Russell
Senecio triangularis
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Senecio triangularis
© 2003 Steve Matson

Sidalcea malviflora ssp. asprella    Harsh checkerbloom, sierra foothills checkerbloom
native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Sidalcea malviflora ssp. asprella
© 2019 Verna Jigour
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. asprella
© 2019 Verna Jigour
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. asprella
© 2023 David popp

Sidalcea oregana    Oregon checker mallow,  Oregon checkerbloom
native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Sidalcea oregana
© 2020 Cheryl Ballantyne
Sidalcea oregana
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Sidalcea oregana
© 2020 Cynthia Powell

Smilacina stellata    Starry false lily of the valley
native
Perennial herb

RUSCACEAE

Smilacina stellata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Smilacina stellata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Smilacina stellata
© 2003 Steve Matson

Solidago californica    California goldenrod,  Oreja de liebre
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Solidago californica
© 2013 Steve Matson
Solidago californica
© 2008 Steve Matson
Solidago californica
© 2008 Steve Matson

Sorbus californica    California mountain ash
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Sorbus californica
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Sorbus californica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Sorbus californica
© 2015 Steve Matson

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

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Sphenosciadium capitellatum    Ranger's Buttons, Swamp White Heads
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Sphenosciadium capitellatum
© 2007 Steve Matson
Sphenosciadium capitellatum
© 2007 Steve Matson
Sphenosciadium capitellatum
© 2007 Steve Matson

Symphoricarpos sp.    Small Tree-Mallow


Thalictrum fendleri    Fendler's meadow rue,  Meadow rue
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Thalictrum fendleri
© 2006 Steve Matson
Thalictrum fendleri
© 2006 Steve Matson
Thalictrum fendleri
© 2006 Steve Matson

Tsuga mertensiana    Mountain hemlock
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Tsuga mertensiana
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Tsuga mertensiana
© 2018 Matt Berger
Tsuga mertensiana
© 2018 Eric Waller

Valeriana californica    California valerian
native
Perennial herb

VALERIANACEAE

Valeriana californica
© 2019 Matt Berger
Valeriana californica
© 2021 Mike Russler
Valeriana californica
© 2021 Jamie Spielmann

Veratrum californicum var. californicum    California corn lily,  California false hellebore,  Western false hellebore
native
Perennial herb

MELANTHIACEAE

Veratrum californicum var. californicum
© 2006 Steve Matson
Veratrum californicum var. californicum
© 2018 Richard Spjut
Veratrum californicum var. californicum
© 2021 Mike Russler

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
© 2016 Cynthia Powell

Wyethia mollis    Mountain mule ears,  Mule ears,  Woolly mule ears
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Wyethia mollis
© 2016 James Gonsman
Wyethia mollis
© 2023 Mike Russler
Wyethia mollis
© 2023 Julie A. Kierstead