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Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
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San Luis Obispo County

Elihu Gevirtz  / Elihu Gevirtz http://www.elihugevirtz.com/  (2006-08-01)

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292 PLANTS
Abronia maritima    Red sand verbena,  Sticky sand verbena
rare native
Perennial herb

NYCTAGINACEAE

Abronia maritima
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Abronia maritima
© 2022 Irene Rosen
Abronia maritima
© 2020 David Krause

Abronia umbellata    Beach sand verbena,  Pink sand verbena,  Purple sand verbena
native
Perennial herb

NYCTAGINACEAE

Abronia umbellata
© 2021 Meghan Lindt
Abronia umbellata
© 2018 Ken Hickman
Abronia umbellata
© 2024 Mike Russler

native
Tree

SAPINDACEAE

Acer negundo var. californicum
© 2019 Robert Sweet
Acer negundo var. californicum
© 2016 John H Malpas
Acer negundo var. californicum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Agrostis viridis    Water beard grass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis viridis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Agrostis viridis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Agrostis viridis
© 2019 Friends of Five Creeks volunteers

Amaranthus   


Ambrosia chamissonis    Beach bur,  Silver beachweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

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

POACEAE

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

Amsinckia   


Amsinckia menziesii ssp. intermedia    Common fiddleneck
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Amsinckia menziesii ssp. intermedia
© 2020 Matt Berger
Amsinckia menziesii ssp. intermedia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Amsinckia menziesii ssp. intermedia
© 2021 David popp

Anagallis arvensis    Scarlet pimpernel
non-native
Annual herb

MYRSINACEAE

Anagallis arvensis
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Anagallis arvensis
© 2018 Stacie Wolny
Anagallis arvensis
© 2017 B.J. Dion

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

Apium graveolens    Smallage,  Garden celery
non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

APIACEAE

Apium graveolens
© 2016 Joan Hampton
Apium graveolens
© 2019 Nathan Taxel
Apium graveolens
© 2016 Joan Hampton

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

Aster   


Astragalus nuttallii var. nuttallii    Nuttall's milkvetch,  Ocean bluff milk vetch
rare native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus nuttallii var. nuttallii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Astragalus nuttallii var. nuttallii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Astragalus nuttallii var. nuttallii
© 2006 Steve Matson

Atriplex triangularis    Fat-hen
non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex triangularis
© 2013 Michael Mitchell
Atriplex triangularis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex triangularis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POACEAE

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

Baccharis douglasii    Mule fat
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis douglasii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis douglasii
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis douglasii
© 2024 Holly Gray

Baccharis pilularis    Coyote brush,  Dwarf chaparral broom
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis pilularis
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Baccharis pilularis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff: Staminate and pistillate plants in flower.
Baccharis pilularis
© 2018 Cynthia Powell

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

POACEAE

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

Brassica nigra    Black mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica nigra
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Brassica nigra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Brassica nigra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Brassica rapa    Common mustard,  Field mustard,  Rape mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica rapa
© 2024 David Wolfson
Brassica rapa
© 2021 Diane Etchison
Brassica rapa
© 2018 Angelique Herman

Brassica tournefortii    Saharan mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica tournefortii
© 2023 Julia Markey
Brassica tournefortii
© 2018 Jeffrey Black
Brassica tournefortii
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POACEAE

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

Bromus carinatus    California brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Bromus catharticus    Rescue grass,  Rescuegrass
non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus catharticus
© 2016 Andrew Longman
Bromus catharticus
© 2020 Ramona Robison
Bromus catharticus
© 2011 Toni Corelli

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

POACEAE

Bromus diandrus
© Alize
Bromus diandrus
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Bromus diandrus
© 2024 David popp

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

POACEAE

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

invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens
© 2015 Chris Jaster
Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens
© 2015 jamie smith
Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens
© 2018 Gary McDonald

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

Calyptridium monandrum    Common pussypaws,  Pussy paws
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Calyptridium monandrum
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Calyptridium monandrum
© 2021 Mike Russler
Calyptridium monandrum
© 2023 Maisie Borg

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

Calystegia macrostegia ssp. cyclostegia    Coast morning glory,  Island false bindweed
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CONVOLVULACEAE

Calystegia macrostegia ssp. cyclostegia
© 2017 Michael Mitchell
Calystegia macrostegia ssp. cyclostegia
© 2020 James Gonsman
Calystegia macrostegia ssp. cyclostegia
© 2017 Michael Mitchell

Camissonia   


native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissonia cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2024 Mary Conway
Camissonia cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2021 Cara Wilcox
Camissonia cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2019 Mary Conway

Camissonia micrantha    Spencer primrose
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissonia micrantha
© 2024 Mike Russler
Camissonia micrantha
© 2021 Cara Wilcox
Camissonia micrantha
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Camissonia strigulosa    Contorted primrose,  Sandysoil suncup,  Strigose sun cup
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissonia strigulosa
© 2022 Mike Russler
Camissonia strigulosa
© 2024 Jacob A
Camissonia strigulosa
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

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

BRASSICACEAE

Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2008 Steve Matson
Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2008 Steve Matson
Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

Cardaria draba    Whitetop
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

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

Cardionema ramosissimum    Sand mat,  Sandcarpet
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Cardionema ramosissimum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cardionema ramosissimum
© 2015 Michael Mitchell
Cardionema ramosissimum
© 2019 John Rawlings

Carduus pycnocephalus    Italian thistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2023 Diana Wahl
Carduus pycnocephalus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Carex   


Carpobrotus chilensis    Sea fig
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

AIZOACEAE

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

Carpobrotus edulis    Hottentot fig,  Iceplant,  Sea fig
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

AIZOACEAE

Carpobrotus edulis
© 2021 Michelle Karle
Carpobrotus edulis
© 2017 Lisa Miller
Carpobrotus edulis
© 2018 Michael Chasse

Castilleja affinis    Indian paintbrush
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja affinis
© 2021 Dylan Neubauer
Castilleja affinis
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Castilleja affinis
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Castilleja affinis ssp. affinis    Coast indian paintbrush
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

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

Castilleja densiflora    Dense flower owl's clover,  Denseflower indian paintbrush
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja densiflora
© 2023 Caitlin Kreutz
Castilleja densiflora
© 2019 David Greenberger
Castilleja densiflora
© 2018 Margarita Orlova

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Cerastium glomeratum    Large mouse ears,  Mouseear chickweed,  Sticky chickweed
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Cerastium glomeratum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cerastium glomeratum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cerastium glomeratum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Chaenactis glabriuscula var. lanosa    Pincushion flower,  Woolly yellow chaenactis
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Chaenactis glabriuscula var. lanosa
© 2019 Susan McDougall
Chaenactis glabriuscula var. lanosa
© 2019 Susan McDougall
Chaenactis glabriuscula var. lanosa
© 2008 Keir Morse

Chamomilla suaveolens    Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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


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 californicum    California goosefoot,  Pigweed,  Soaproot
native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Chenopodium californicum
© 2023 Mike Russler
Chenopodium californicum
© 2023 Mike Russler
Chenopodium californicum
© 2023 Mike Russler

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

CHENOPODIACEAE

Chenopodium murale
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Chenopodium murale
© 2023 Keir Morse
Chenopodium murale
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Chorizanthe angustifolia    Narrow leaf spineflower,  Narrowleaf spineflower
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe angustifolia
© 2020 David Greenberger
Chorizanthe angustifolia
© 2024 Mike Russler
Chorizanthe angustifolia
© 2020 David Greenberger

Chrysanthemum coronarium    Crown daisy
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Chrysanthemum coronarium
© 2019 Nicole Leatherman
Chrysanthemum coronarium
© 2018 Rachelle Gray
Chrysanthemum coronarium
© 2022 Jennifer Mo

Cirsium californicum    Bigelow thistle,  California thistle,  Cobwebby thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium californicum
© 2021 Amber Bedgood
Cirsium californicum
© 2021 Mike Russler
Cirsium californicum
© 2013 James Gonsman

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

Cirsium occidentale var. ?    Cobweb thistle,  Western thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium occidentale var. ?
© 2011 Steve Matson
Cirsium occidentale var. ?
© 2011 Steve Matson
Cirsium occidentale var. ?
© 2011 Steve Matson

Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale    Cobweb thistle,  Cobwebby thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale
© 2020 Coty Sifuentes-Winter
Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale
© 2019 Randy Huey

Cirsium vulgare    Bull thistle
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium vulgare
© 2017 James Bailey
Cirsium vulgare
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Cirsium vulgare
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

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

MONTIACEAE

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

Claytonia perfoliata ssp. mexicana    Southern miner's lettuce
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia perfoliata ssp. mexicana
© 2021 John Rawlings
Claytonia perfoliata ssp. mexicana
© 2002 Dean Wm. Taylor
Claytonia perfoliata ssp. mexicana
© 2014 Susan McDougall

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

MONTIACEAE

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

Clematis ligusticifolia    Creek clematis,  Western white clematis,  Yerba de chiva
native
Perennial herb, Vine

RANUNCULACEAE

Clematis ligusticifolia
© 2018 Diane Etchison
Clematis ligusticifolia
© 2012 Steve Matson
Clematis ligusticifolia
© 2012 Steve Matson

Conicosia pugioniformis    False ice plant,  Narrow leaved iceplant
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

AIZOACEAE

Conicosia pugioniformis
© 2022 Mike Russler
Conicosia pugioniformis
© 2022 Mike Russler
Conicosia pugioniformis
© 2022 Mike Russler

Conium maculatum    Poison hemlock
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Conium maculatum
© 2024 Cynthia Powell
Conium maculatum
© 2013 Toni Corelli
Conium maculatum
© 2016 Cynthia Powell

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

Coreopsis gigantea    Giant coreopsis
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Coreopsis gigantea
© 2020 David Greenberger
Coreopsis gigantea
© 2017 David Wolfson
Coreopsis gigantea
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Corethrogyne filaginifolia    Common sandaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Corethrogyne filaginifolia
© 2022 Mike Russler
Corethrogyne filaginifolia
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Corethrogyne filaginifolia
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Cortaderia selloana    Uruguayan pampas grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Cortaderia selloana
© 2023 Cynthia Powell
Cortaderia selloana
© 2023 Randall English
Cortaderia selloana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Cotoneaster pannosa    Small Tree-Mallow


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

ASTERACEAE

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

Cotula coronopifolia    Brass buttons,  Common brassbuttons
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cotula coronopifolia
© 2022 Steve Matson
Cotula coronopifolia
© 2022 Steve Matson
Cotula coronopifolia
© 2018 Adam Chasey

Crassula aquatica    Aquatic pygmy weed,  Pigmy weed,  Water pygmyweed
native
Annual herb

CRASSULACEAE

Crassula aquatica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula aquatica
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Crassula aquatica
© 2022 Catherine Chang

Crassula connata    Pigmy weed,  Sand pygmy weed,  Sand pygmyweed
native
Annual herb

CRASSULACEAE

Crassula connata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula connata
© 2022 Sameer Saroa
Crassula connata
© 2019 Adam Chasey

Croton californicus    California croton,  Desert croton
native
Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Croton californicus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Croton californicus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Croton californicus
© 2017 Steve Matson

Cryptantha   


Cuscuta   


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   


Daucus pusillus    American wild carrot,  Rattlesnake weed
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

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

Deinandra increscens ssp. increscens    Grassland tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Deinandra increscens ssp. increscens
© 2024 Kyle Suchy
Deinandra increscens ssp. increscens
© 2011 George Williams
Deinandra increscens ssp. increscens
© 2003 Lynn Watson

Delairea odorata    Cape ivy
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Delphinium parishii    Desert larkspur,  Parish's larkspur
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Delphinium parishii
© 2008 Steve Matson
Delphinium parishii
© 2017 Steve Matson
Delphinium parishii
© 2017 Steve Matson

Descurainia pinnata    Western tansy mustard,  Western tansymustard,  Yellow tansy mustard
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Descurainia pinnata
© 2018 Nancy Hamlett
Descurainia pinnata
© 2022 Steve Matson
Descurainia pinnata
© 2022 Steve Matson

Dichelostemma capitatum    Blue dicks
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Dichelostemma capitatum
© 2023 Steve Matson
Dichelostemma capitatum
© 2022 Steve Matson
Dichelostemma capitatum
© 2019 Steve Matson

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

POACEAE

Distichlis spicata
© 2020 Matt Berger
Distichlis spicata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Distichlis spicata
© 2018 Emily Allen

Dudleya caespitosa    Coast dudleya,  Sand lettuce
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya caespitosa
© 2022 Mary Conway
Dudleya caespitosa
© 2022 Mary Conway
Dudleya caespitosa
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

Ehrharta calycina    Perennial veldt grass,  Perennial veldtgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Ehrharta calycina
© 2020 David Greenberger
Ehrharta calycina
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Ehrharta calycina
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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

EQUISETACEAE

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

Ericameria ericoides    California goldenbush,  Mock heather
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Erigeron blochmaniae    Blochman's erigeron,  Blochman's leafy daisy
rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron blochmaniae
© 2003 Christopher L. Christie
Erigeron blochmaniae
© 2010 Chris Winchell

Erigeron foliosus    Leafy daisy,  Leafy fleabane
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron foliosus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Erigeron foliosus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Erigeron foliosus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Eriogonum parvifolium    Dune eriogonum,  Sea cliff buckwheat,  Seacliff buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum parvifolium
© 2022 Mary Conway
Eriogonum parvifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum parvifolium
© 2021 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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

Erodium 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

Erysimum insulare ssp. suffrutescens    Suffrutescent wallflower
rare native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Erysimum insulare ssp. suffrutescens
© 2020 David Greenberger
Erysimum insulare ssp. suffrutescens
© 2020 David Greenberger
Erysimum insulare ssp. suffrutescens
© 2024 Mike Russler

Eschscholzia californica    California poppy
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PAPAVERACEAE

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

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

MYRTACEAE

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

Euphorbia peplus    Petty spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia peplus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Euphorbia peplus
© 2022 Alice Cummings
Euphorbia peplus
© 2018 MCOSD EDRR

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Filago californica    California cottonrose
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Filago californica
© 2019 Steve Matson
Filago californica
© 2019 Steve Matson
Filago californica
© 2019 Steve Matson

Filago gallica    Narrowleaf cottonrose
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Filago gallica
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Filago gallica
© 2024 Mike Russler
Filago gallica
© 2017 Barbara Boethling

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

APIACEAE

Foeniculum vulgare
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Foeniculum vulgare
© 2023 Fred Roberts
Foeniculum vulgare
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell

Fragaria chiloensis    Beach strawberry
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

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

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

Galium californicum    California bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium californicum
© 2006 Steve Matson
Galium californicum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Galium californicum
© 2022 Irene Rosen

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

GERANIACEAE

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

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 luteo-album    Jersey cudweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium luteo-album
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Gnaphalium luteo-album
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Gnaphalium luteo-album
© 2015 Chris Jaster

Gnaphalium purpureum    Featherweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium purpureum
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Gnaphalium purpureum
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Gnaphalium purpureum
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Gnaphalium ramosissimum    Pink cudweed
native
Annual, Biennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Gnaphalium stramineum    Cottonbatting plant
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Gnaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Gnaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Hedera canariensis    Canary ivy,  Algerian ivy
invasive non-native
Vine

ARALIACEAE

Hedera canariensis
© 2018 Sara Witt
Hedera canariensis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Hedera canariensis
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff

Hedera helix    English ivy
invasive non-native
Vine, Shrub

ARALIACEAE

Hedera helix
© 2019 Claire Mallen
Hedera helix
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
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

Helenium puberulum    Rosilla,  Sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Heliotropium curassavicum    Chinese parsley,  Heliotrope,  Salt heliotrope
native
Perennial herb

HELIOTROPIACEAE

Heliotropium curassavicum
© 2022 Mike Russler
Heliotropium curassavicum
© 2022 Fern Zalin Jones
Heliotropium curassavicum
© 2022 Mike Russler

non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Herniaria hirsuta ssp. cinerea
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Herniaria hirsuta ssp. cinerea
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Herniaria hirsuta ssp. cinerea
© 2016 Michael Mitchell

Herniaria hirsuta ssp. cinerea?    Hairy rupturewort,  Herniaria
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Herniaria hirsuta ssp. cinerea?
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Herniaria hirsuta ssp. cinerea?
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Herniaria hirsuta ssp. cinerea?
© 2022 Donald Burk

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

Heterotheca grandiflora    Telegraph weed,  Telegraphweed
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Heterotheca grandiflora
© 2021 Mike Russler
Heterotheca grandiflora
© 2021 Mike Russler
Heterotheca grandiflora
© 2023 Cat Chang

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
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Hordeum murinum
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Horkelia cuneata ssp. cuneata    Wedge leaved horkelia
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Horkelia cuneata ssp. cuneata
© 2020 David Greenberger
Horkelia cuneata ssp. cuneata
© 2019 David Greenberger
Horkelia cuneata ssp. cuneata
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides    Floating marsh pennywort,  Floating marshpennywort,  Marsh pennywort
native
Perennial herb

ARALIACEAE

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides
© 2019 R.A. Chasey
Hydrocotyle ranunculoides
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Hydrocotyle ranunculoides
© 2017 Michael Mitchell

Hydrocotyle verticillata    Whorled marsh pennywort,  Whorled marshpennywort
native
Perennial herb

ARALIACEAE

Hydrocotyle verticillata
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff
Hydrocotyle verticillata
© 2020 Robert Byrnes
Hydrocotyle verticillata
© 2019 David Greenberger

Hypochaeris glabra    Smooth cat's ear
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hypochaeris glabra
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Hypochaeris glabra
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Hypochaeris glabra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Isocoma menziesii    Menzies' goldenbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Isocoma menziesii
© 2014 Steve Matson
Isocoma menziesii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Isocoma menziesii
© 2014 Steve Matson

Jaumea carnosa    Fleshy jaumea,  Marsh jaumea
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Juncus   


Juncus acutus    Spiny rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb (rhizomatous)

JUNCACEAE

Juncus acutus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Juncus acutus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Juncus acutus
© 2019 Susan McDougall

Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii    Leopold's rush,  Southwestern spiny rush,  Wire grass
rare native
Perennial grasslike herb (rhizomatous)

JUNCACEAE

Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii
© 2019 Susan McDougall
Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Juncus bufonius    Common toad rush,  Toad rush
native
Annual grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus bufonius
© 2022 Steve Matson
Juncus bufonius
© 2022 Steve Matson
Juncus bufonius
© 2022 Steve Matson

Juncus lesueurii    Dune rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus lesueurii
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Juncus lesueurii
© 2008 Toni Corelli
Juncus lesueurii
© 2008 Toni Corelli

Koeleria   


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

Lastarriaea coriacea    Leather spineflower
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Lastarriaea coriacea
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lastarriaea coriacea
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lastarriaea coriacea
© 2021 Jacob Smith

Lasthenia glabrata ssp. glabrata?    Yellow rayed goldfields,  Yellow rayed lasthenia,  Yellowray goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia glabrata ssp. glabrata?
© 2022 Morgan Stickrod
Lasthenia glabrata ssp. glabrata?
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Lasthenia glabrata ssp. glabrata?
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Lasthenia gracilis    Needle goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia gracilis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lasthenia gracilis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lasthenia gracilis
© 2014 Steve Matson

rare native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Lavatera assurgentiflora ssp. assurgentiflora
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Lavatera cretica    Cretan mallow
non-native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Lavatera cretica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Lavatera cretica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Lavatera cretica
© 2022 Jennifer Mo

Layia glandulosa    White layia,  White tidy tips,  Whitedaisy tidytips
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Layia glandulosa
© 2016 James Gonsman
Layia glandulosa
© 2021 Mike Russler
Layia glandulosa
© 2021 Mike Russler

Layia hieracioides    Hawkweed layia,  Tall layia,  Tall tidytips
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Layia hieracioides
© 2020 David Greenberger
Layia hieracioides
© 2025 Mike Russler
Layia hieracioides
© 2025 Mike Russler

Lemna   


Lepidium didymum    Lesser swine cress
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

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

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

Leptodactylon californicum    Prickly phlox
native
Shrub

POLEMONIACEAE

Leptodactylon californicum
© 2020 Matt Berger
Leptodactylon californicum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Leptodactylon californicum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lessingia glandulifera var. pectinata
© 2024 Mike Russler
Lessingia glandulifera var. pectinata
© 2024 Mike Russler
Lessingia glandulifera var. pectinata
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Leymus condensatus    Giant wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Leymus condensatus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Leymus condensatus
© 2024 Mel Letterman
Leymus condensatus
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Linaria canadensis    Canada toadflax
native
Annual, Biennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Linaria canadensis
© 2016 Keir Morse
Linaria canadensis
© 2019 Mary Conway
Linaria canadensis
© 2019 Mary Conway

Loeflingia squarrosa    Spreading loeflingia,  Spreading pygmyleaf
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Loeflingia squarrosa
© 2010 Steve Matson
Loeflingia squarrosa
© 2010 Steve Matson
Loeflingia squarrosa
© 2010 Steve Matson

Lolium multiflorum    Italian rye grass
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Lolium multiflorum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lolium multiflorum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lolium multiflorum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

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

Lotus heermannii var. orbicularis    Round leaved heermann's lotus
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus heermannii var. orbicularis
© 2021 John Rawlings
Lotus heermannii var. orbicularis
© 2017 John Doyen
Lotus heermannii var. orbicularis
© 2014 Neal Kramer

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

FABACEAE

Lotus purshianus
© 2019 Rachelle Gray
Lotus purshianus
© 2013 Arcangelo Wessells
Lotus purshianus
© 2017 David Wolfson

native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus scoparius var. scoparius
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lotus scoparius var. scoparius
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lotus scoparius var. scoparius
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Lotus strigosus    Strigose lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lotus strigosus
© 2024 Mike Russler
Lotus strigosus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lotus strigosus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Lupinus arboreus    Coastal bush lupine,  Yellow bush lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

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

Lupinus chamissonis    Beach blue lupine,  Chamisso bush lupine,  Dune bush lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus chamissonis
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Lupinus chamissonis
© 2022 Mike Russler
Lupinus chamissonis
© 2021 Cara Wilcox

Lupinus nipomensis    Nipomo lupine,  Nipomo mesa lupine
rare native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus nipomensis
© 2022 Justin Luong
Lupinus nipomensis
© 2022 Justin Luong
Lupinus nipomensis
© 2018 Michaela Robbins

Malacothrix californica    California dandelion,  Desert dandelion
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Malacothrix californica
© 2023 David Wolfson
Malacothrix californica
© 2023 David Wolfson
Malacothrix californica
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Malacothrix glabrata    Desert dandelion,  Smooth desertdandelion
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Malacothrix glabrata
© 2022 Steve Matson
Malacothrix glabrata
© 2022 Steve Matson
Malacothrix glabrata
© 2022 Steve Matson

Malacothrix incana    Dunedelion
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Malacothrix incana
© 2020 David Greenberger
Malacothrix incana
© 2024 Mike Russler
Malacothrix incana
© 2006 Steve Matson

Malva nicaeensis    Bull mallow
non-native
Annual herb

MALVACEAE

Malva nicaeensis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Malva nicaeensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Malva nicaeensis
© 2020 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

Matricaria matricarioides    Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

Medicago polymorpha var. brevispina
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Medicago polymorpha var. brevispina
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Medicago polymorpha var. brevispina
© 2019 Gary McDonald

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

FABACEAE

Medicago polymorpha var. polymorpha
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Medicago polymorpha var. polymorpha
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Medicago polymorpha var. 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 albus    White sweetclover
invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

FABACEAE

Melilotus albus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Melilotus albus
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Melilotus albus
© 2022 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

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

FABACEAE

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

Micropus californicus    Cotton top,  Micropus,  Q tips
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Micropus californicus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Micropus californicus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Micropus californicus
© 2024 Diane Etchison

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

Monardella crispa    Crisp monardella
rare native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella crispa
© 2012 Terrence Gosliner
Monardella crispa
© Lyda Edge and CNPS
Monardella crispa
© 1999 Christopher L. Christie

Monardella frutescens    San luis obispo monardella
rare native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella frutescens
© 2012 Terrence Gosliner
Monardella frutescens
© 2012 John Sayers
Monardella frutescens
© 1972 California Native Plant Society

Morella californica    California wax myrtle
native
Tree, Shrub

MYRICACEAE

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

Mucronea californica    California spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Mucronea californica
© 2020 David Greenberger
Mucronea californica
© 2023 Matt Berger
Mucronea californica
© 2023 Matt Berger

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

SCROPHULARIACEAE

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

Nemacaulis denudata var. denudata    Coast woolly heads,  Cottonheads
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Nemacaulis denudata var. denudata
© 2014 David Varner
Nemacaulis denudata var. denudata
© 2017 Keir Morse
Nemacaulis denudata var. denudata
© 2019 Keir Morse

Oenanthe sarmentosa    Pacific oenanthe,  Water parsley
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

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

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

ONAGRACEAE

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

Orobanche californica ssp. grandis    California broomrape
native
Perennial herb (parasitic)

OROBANCHACEAE

Orobanche californica ssp. grandis
© 2022 Joel A. Germond, Psy.D.
Orobanche californica ssp. grandis
© 2022 Joel A. Germond, Psy.D.
Orobanche californica ssp. grandis
© 2002 Dean Wm. Taylor

Orthocarpus densiflorus    Dense flower owl's clover,  Denseflower indian paintbrush
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Orthocarpus densiflorus
© 2023 Caitlin Kreutz
Orthocarpus densiflorus
© 2019 David Greenberger
Orthocarpus densiflorus
© 2018 Margarita Orlova

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

OXALIDACEAE

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

Pennisetum clandestinum    Kikuyu grass,  Kikuyugrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Pennisetum clandestinum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Pennisetum clandestinum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Pennisetum clandestinum
© 2017 Josh Nuzzo

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

Pentagramma triangularis ssp. viscosa    Sticky gold back fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Pentagramma triangularis ssp. viscosa
© 2014 Keir Morse
Pentagramma triangularis ssp. viscosa
© 2025 Ron Vanderhoff
Pentagramma triangularis ssp. viscosa
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

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 douglasii    Douglas' phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia douglasii
© 2019 Michael Mitchell
Phacelia douglasii
© 2014 Michael Mitchell
Phacelia douglasii
© 2019 Michael Mitchell

Phacelia fremontii    Fremont's phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia fremontii
© 2022 Steve Matson
Phacelia fremontii
© 2022 Mike Russler
Phacelia fremontii
© 2014 Steve Conger

Phacelia ramosissima    Branching phacelia
native
Perennial herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

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

Phoenix canariensis    Canary island date palm
invasive non-native
Tree

ARECACEAE

Phoenix canariensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Phoenix canariensis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Phoenix canariensis
© 2021 James Bailey

Pholisma arenarium    Desert christmas tree,  Desert pholisma,  Dune food
native
Perennial herb (parasitic)

LENNOACEAE

Pholisma arenarium
© 2020 David Greenberger
Pholisma arenarium
© 2019 Matt Berger
Pholisma arenarium
© 2018 Peri Lee

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Pinus radiata    Monterey pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

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

Piptatherum miliaceum    Smilo grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Piptatherum miliaceum
© 2022 Donald Burk
Piptatherum miliaceum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Piptatherum miliaceum
© 2022 Donald Burk

Pittosporum tobira    Japanese cheesewood,  Mock orange
non-native
Tree, Shrub

PITTOSPORACEAE

Pittosporum tobira
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Pittosporum tobira
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Pittosporum tobira
© 2023 Aracely Lara

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

PLANTAGINACEAE

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

Plantago erecta    California plantain,  Dotseed plantain,  Foothill plantain
native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago erecta
© 2008 Steve Matson
Plantago erecta
© 2022 Steve Matson
Plantago erecta
© 2022 Steve Matson

Plantago lanceolata    English plantain,  Narrow leaved plantain,  Ribgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago lanceolata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Plantago lanceolata
© 2019 Joe Engelbrecht
Plantago lanceolata
© 2021 Ken Lunders

Plantago 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
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Poa   


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

Polygonum punctatum    Dotted smartweed
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum punctatum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Polygonum punctatum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Polygonum punctatum
© 2022 Helen Hancock

Polypogon monspeliensis    Annual beard grass,  Rabbitsfoot grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Polypogon monspeliensis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Polypogon monspeliensis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Polypogon monspeliensis
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

Portulaca oleracea    Common purslane,  Little hogweed,  Purslane
non-native
Annual herb

PORTULACACEAE

Portulaca oleracea
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Portulaca oleracea
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Portulaca oleracea
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

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

ROSACEAE

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

Prunus fasciculata var. punctata    Desert almond,  Sand almond
rare native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Prunus fasciculata var. punctata
© 2024 Mike Russler
Prunus fasciculata var. punctata
© 2024 Mike Russler
Prunus fasciculata var. punctata
© 2024 Mike Russler

Prunus persica    Peach
non-native
Tree

ROSACEAE

Prunus persica
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Prunus persica
© 2015 Keir Morse
Prunus persica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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
© 2015 Steve Matson
Rhamnus californica
© 2016 Steve Matson
Rhamnus californica
© 2015 Steve Matson

Ribes   


Ribes divaricatum var. pubiflorum    Spreading gooseberry,  Straggly gooseberry
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes divaricatum var. pubiflorum
© 2024 emmashelton
Ribes divaricatum var. pubiflorum
© 2024 emmashelton
Ribes divaricatum var. pubiflorum
© 2012 Terrence Gosliner

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

Rorippa palustris    Bog yellow cress,  Bog yellowcress
native
Annual, Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Rorippa palustris
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Rorippa palustris
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Rorippa palustris
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Annual, Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Rorippa palustris var. occidentalis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Rorippa palustris var. occidentalis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Rorippa palustris var. occidentalis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Rubus ursinus    California blackberry,  Pacific blackberry
native
Vine, Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Rumex acetosella    Common sheep sorrel
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Rumex 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

Sagina apetala    Annual pearlwort,  Dwarf pearlwort,  Sticky pearlwort
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Sagina apetala
© 2022 Donald Burk
Sagina apetala
© 2022 Donald Burk
Sagina apetala
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Salix lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

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

Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra    Pacific willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra
© 2021 Alice Cummings
Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra
© 2021 Diane Renshaw
Salix lucida ssp. lasiandra
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

Salvia   


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

Schinus   


Schismus arabicus    Arabian schismus,  Mediterranean grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Schismus arabicus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Schismus arabicus
© 2017 James Bailey
Schismus arabicus
© 2022 Katherine Stratton

Scirpus californicus    California bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Scirpus californicus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Scirpus californicus
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Scirpus californicus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Scirpus cernuus    Low bulrush
native
Annual grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Scirpus cernuus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Scirpus cernuus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Scirpus cernuus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Scirpus maritimus    Alkali bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Scirpus maritimus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Scirpus maritimus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Scirpus maritimus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

CYPERACEAE

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

Senecio blochmaniae    Dune ragwort
rare native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Senecio blochmaniae
© 2024 David Wolfson
Senecio blochmaniae
© 2020 David Greenberger
Senecio blochmaniae
© 2020 David Wolfson

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

ASTERACEAE

Senecio vulgaris
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Senecio vulgaris
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Senecio vulgaris
© 2021 Toni Corelli

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

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

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

Sinapis arvensis    Charlock mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Sinapis arvensis
© 2020 Randy Huey
Sinapis arvensis
© 2022 Mike Russler
Sinapis arvensis
© 2023 Andy Ford

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

SOLANACEAE

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

Solanum douglasii    Douglas' nightshade,  Greenspot nightshade
native
Perennial herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Solanum douglasii
© 2024 Mike Russler
Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson

Solidago confinis    Southern goldenrod
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Solidago confinis
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Solidago confinis
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo
Solidago confinis
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo

Sonchus asper    Spiny sowthistle
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Sonchus asper
© 2010 Michael Mitchell
Sonchus asper
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead
Sonchus asper
© 2017 MCOSD Restoration Crew

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

Sparganium eurycarpum    Broadfruit bur reed
native
Perennial herb

TYPHACEAE

Sparganium eurycarpum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Sparganium eurycarpum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Sparganium eurycarpum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Spergula arvensis    Corn spurry
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergula arvensis
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Spergula arvensis
© 2022 David Strauch
Spergula arvensis
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

Spergularia bocconei    Boccone's sand spurry
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia bocconei
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia bocconei
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia bocconei
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Spergularia villosa    Hairy sand spurrey,  Hairy sandspurry,  Villous sand spurry
non-native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia villosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia villosa
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Spergularia villosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Stellaria media    Chickweed
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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


Stephanomeria virgata    Rod wirelettuce,  Tall stephanomeria,  Twiggy wreath plant
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Stephanomeria virgata
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Stephanomeria virgata
© 2019 Steven M Norris
Stephanomeria virgata
© 2022 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
© 2025 Mike Russler

Trifolium hirtum    Rose clover
invasive non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium hirtum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Trifolium hirtum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Trifolium hirtum
© 2011 Steve Matson

Tropaeolum majus    Garden nasturtium,  Nasturtium
invasive non-native
Annual herb, Vine

TROPAEOLACEAE

Tropaeolum majus
© 2021 Julie A. Kierstead
Tropaeolum majus
© 2024 Mike Russler
Tropaeolum majus
© 2020 Jennifer Mo

Typha domingensis    Narrowleaf cattail,  Southern cattail
native
Perennial herb

TYPHACEAE

Typha domingensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Typha domingensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Typha domingensis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Typha latifolia    Broadleaf cattail,  Common cattail,  Soft flag
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

TYPHACEAE

Typha latifolia
© 2013 Steve Matson
Typha latifolia
© 2013 Steve Matson
Typha latifolia
© 2013 Steve Matson

Uropappus lindleyi    Silver puffs,  Uropappus
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Uropappus lindleyi
© 2019 Zack Abbey
Uropappus lindleyi
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Uropappus lindleyi
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff

Urtica dioica ssp. holosericea    Giant creek nettle,  Hoary nettle,  Mountain nettle
native
Perennial herb

URTICACEAE

Urtica dioica ssp. holosericea
© 2014 Steve Matson
Urtica dioica ssp. holosericea
© 2014 Steve Matson
Urtica dioica ssp. holosericea
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

Verbena lasiostachys var. lasiostachys    Vervain,  Western vervain
native
Perennial herb

VERBENACEAE

Verbena lasiostachys var. lasiostachys
© 2010 Steve Matson
Verbena lasiostachys var. lasiostachys
© 2010 Steve Matson
Verbena lasiostachys var. lasiostachys
© 2019 Mary Conway

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
© 2015 Steve Matson

Vicia   


Vicia sativa ssp. nigra?    Spring vetch
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia sativa ssp. nigra?
© 2022 David Wolfson
Vicia sativa ssp. nigra?
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Vicia sativa ssp. nigra?
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Vulpia bromoides    Brome fescue
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

Vulpia myuros var. hirsuta    Rattail sixweeks grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Vulpia myuros var. hirsuta
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Vulpia myuros var. hirsuta
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Vulpia myuros var. hirsuta
© 2022 John Rawlings

Vulpia octoflora    Sixweeks grass
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Vulpia octoflora
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Vulpia octoflora
© 2020 Sara Timby
Vulpia octoflora
© 2018 Ken Hickman

Xanthium strumarium    Rough cockleburr
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Yabea microcarpa    California hedge parsley,  False carrot
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Yabea microcarpa
© 2021 Helen Hancock
Yabea microcarpa
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Yabea microcarpa
© 2012 Toni Corelli

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

ARACEAE

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