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Ft Bragg, MacKerricher State Park
Mendocino County

Teresa Sholars  / Teresa Sholars & CNPS DKY  (2005-03-01)

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595 PLANTS
Abies grandis    Grand fir
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Abies grandis
© 2022 Asa B Spade
Abies grandis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Abies grandis
© 2022 Nicole Forte

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

NYCTAGINACEAE

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

Abronia umbellata ssp. breviflora    Pink sand-verbena
rare native
Perennial herb

NYCTAGINACEAE

Abronia umbellata ssp. breviflora
© 2021 Scot Loring
Abronia umbellata ssp. breviflora
© 2021 Scot Loring
Abronia umbellata ssp. breviflora
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi

Acaena pinnatifida var. californica    California sheepburr
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Acaena pinnatifida var. californica
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Acaena pinnatifida var. californica
© 2022 Ken-ichi Ueda
Acaena pinnatifida var. californica
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Acmispon americanus var. americanus    American bird's foot trefoil,  American trefoil,  Spanish lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon americanus var. americanus
© 2015 Steve Matson
Acmispon americanus var. americanus
© 2015 Steve Matson
Acmispon americanus var. americanus
© 2015 Steve Matson

Acmispon glaber    Deerweed
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon glaber
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon glaber
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Acmispon glaber
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Acmispon parviflorus    Hill lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon parviflorus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Acmispon parviflorus
© 2022 Dana York
Acmispon parviflorus
© 2008 Steve Matson

Agrostis blasdalei    Blasdale bentgrass,  Blasdale's bent grass
rare native
Perennial grass (rhizomatous)

POACEAE

Agrostis blasdalei
© 2013 James Gonsman
Agrostis blasdalei
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Agrostis blasdalei
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Agrostis capillaris    Colonial bentgrass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis capillaris
© 2005 Steve Matson
Agrostis capillaris
© 2005 Steve Matson
Agrostis capillaris
© 2005 Steve Matson

Agrostis densiflora    California bent grass,  California bentgrass,  Point reyes bent grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis densiflora
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Agrostis densiflora
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Agrostis densiflora
© 2016 Toni Corelli

Agrostis exarata    Spike bentgrass,  Spike redtop
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis exarata
© 2022 Teal Derrer
Agrostis exarata
© 2021 David popp
Agrostis exarata
© 2022 John Rawlings

Agrostis hallii    Hall redtop,  Hall's bent grass,  Hall's bentgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis hallii
© 2005 Steve Matson
Agrostis hallii
© 2005 Steve Matson
Agrostis hallii
© 2023 John Rawlings

Agrostis oregonensis    Oregon bentgrass,  Oregon redtop
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis oregonensis
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Agrostis oregonensis
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Agrostis oregonensis
© 2008 Keir Morse

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

POACEAE

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

Aira praecox    Yellow hairgrass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Aira praecox
© 2018 Ken Hickman
Aira praecox
© 2022 John Rawlings
Aira praecox
© 2010 National Park Service

Alcea rosea    Holly hock,  Hollyhock
non-native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Alcea rosea
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Alcea rosea
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Alcea rosea
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Allium dichlamydeum    Coast onion,  Coastal onion
native
Perennial herb (bulb)

ALLIACEAE

Allium dichlamydeum
© 2017 Mary Sue Ittner
Allium dichlamydeum
© 2020 Sara Timby
Allium dichlamydeum
© 2020 Mary Sue Ittner

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

ALLIACEAE

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

Allium unifolium    One leaf onion,  Oneleaf onion
native
Perennial herb (bulb)

ALLIACEAE

Allium unifolium
© 2021 Doug Allshouse
Allium unifolium
© 2020 stephen rosenthal
Allium unifolium
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi

Alnus rubra    Oregon alder,  Red alder
native
Tree, Shrub

BETULACEAE

Alnus rubra
© 2023 Michael Perlmutter
Alnus rubra
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Alnus rubra
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Amaryllis belladonna    Belladonna lily
non-native
Perennial herb

AMARYLLIDACEAE

Amaryllis belladonna
© 2016 Camille Nowell
Amaryllis belladonna
© 2020 Jacob Martin
Amaryllis belladonna
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia    Pacific serviceberry,  Service berry
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia
© 2021 Steve Matson
Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia
© 2021 Steve Matson
Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia
© 2021 Steve Matson

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

POACEAE

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

Amsinckia menziesii var. intermedia    Common fiddleneck
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

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

Amsinckia spectabilis    Seaside amsinckia,  Seaside fiddleneck,  Woolly breeches
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Amsinckia spectabilis
© 2017 David Greenberger
Amsinckia spectabilis
© 2023 Toni Corelli
Amsinckia spectabilis
© 2023 Toni Corelli

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

Anaphalis margaritacea    Pearly everlasting
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Angelica hendersonii    Coast angelica,  Henderson's angelica
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Angelica hendersonii
© 2020 Suzanne L. Weakley
Angelica hendersonii
© 2021 Jamie Spielmann
Angelica hendersonii
© 2022 Diana Wahl

Angelica lucida    Seacoast angelica,  Angelica,  Wild celery
rare native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Angelica lucida
© 2017 Steve Matson
Angelica lucida
© 2017 Steve Matson
Angelica lucida
© 2017 Steve Matson

Anthoxanthum odoratum    Sweet vernal grass,  Sweet vernalgrass
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Anthoxanthum odoratum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Anthoxanthum odoratum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Anthoxanthum odoratum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Anthriscus caucalis    Bur chervil
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

APIACEAE

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

Aphanes occidentalis    Western lady's mantle
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Aphanes occidentalis
© 2024 Mike Russler
Aphanes occidentalis
© 2025 Ron Vanderhoff
Aphanes occidentalis
© 2024 Mike Russler

Aphyllon californicum    California orobanche
native
Perennial herb (parasitic)

OROBANCHACEAE

Aphyllon californicum
© 2024 Neil Uelman
Aphyllon californicum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Aphyllon californicum
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

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

RANUNCULACEAE

Aquilegia formosa
© 2022 Charles Russell
Aquilegia formosa
© 2022 David Strauch
Aquilegia formosa
© 2009 Julie A. Kierstead

Arbutus menziesii    Madrono,  Pacific madrone,  Madrone
native
Tree

ERICACEAE

Arbutus menziesii
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Arbutus menziesii
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Arbutus menziesii
© 2021 Hunter Breck

Arctostaphylos columbiana    Hairy manzanita,  Redwood manzanita
native
Tree, Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos columbiana
© 2023 Caitlyn Allchin
Arctostaphylos columbiana
© 2023 Dana York
Arctostaphylos columbiana
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

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

PLUMBAGINACEAE

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

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

PLUMBAGINACEAE

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

Artemisia douglasiana    California mugwort,  Douglas' sagewort
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Artemisia pycnocephala    Beach sagewort,  Coastal sagewort
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia pycnocephala
© 2015 Toni Corelli
Artemisia pycnocephala
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Artemisia pycnocephala
© 2023 Cynthia Powell

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

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

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex leucophylla
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Atriplex leucophylla
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Atriplex leucophylla
© 2020 Ken Hickman

Atriplex prostrata    Fat-hen
non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

Azolla filiculoides    American water fern, mosquito fern,  Mosquito fern,  Pacific mosquitofern
native
Fern

AZOLLACEAE

Azolla filiculoides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Azolla filiculoides
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Azolla filiculoides
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow

Baccharis douglasii    Mule fat
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea
© 2022 John Doyen
Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea
© 2024 Mike Russler

Bellis perennis    English daisy,  English lawn daisy
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Bellis perennis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Bellis perennis
© 2023 Donald Burk
Bellis perennis
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Berberis darwinii    Darwin's berberis
invasive non-native
Shrub

BERBERIDACEAE

Berberis darwinii
© 2018 Abbot Chambers
Berberis darwinii
© 2016 Greg O'Connell
Berberis darwinii
© 2022 David Strauch

Berberis nervosa    Cascades oregon grape,  Oregongrape
native
Shrub

BERBERIDACEAE

Berberis nervosa
© 2011 Steve Matson
Berberis nervosa
© 2011 Steve Matson
Berberis nervosa
© 2011 Steve Matson

Blechnum spicant    Deer fern
native
Fern

BLECHNACEAE

Blechnum spicant
© 2023 Sam Abercrombie
Blechnum spicant
© 2022 Christine Kelly
Blechnum spicant
© 2018 Adam Chasey

Blennosperma nanum var. robustum    Point reyes blennosperma
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Blennosperma nanum var. robustum
© 2025 Mike Russler
Blennosperma nanum var. robustum
© 2025 Mike Russler
Blennosperma nanum var. robustum
© 2025 Mike Russler

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Bolboschoenus maritimus var. paludosus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Bolboschoenus maritimus var. paludosus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Bolboschoenus maritimus var. paludosus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Botrychium multifidum    Leather grape-fern
native
fern

OPHIOGLOSSACEAE

Botrychium multifidum
© 2023 Cynthia Powell
Botrychium multifidum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Botrychium multifidum
© 2020 Jonathan Lee

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 oleracea    Cabbage
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica oleracea
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Brassica oleracea
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Brassica oleracea
© 2009 Toni Corelli

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

POACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Brodiaea terrestris ssp. terrestris
© 2017 James Gonsman
Brodiaea terrestris ssp. terrestris
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Brodiaea terrestris ssp. terrestris
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

Bromus carinatus var. maritimus    Maritime brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus carinatus var. maritimus
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Bromus carinatus var. maritimus
© 2016 Richard Chasey
Bromus carinatus var. maritimus
© 2017 Toni Corelli

native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

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

Bromus maritimus    Maritime brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus maritimus
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Bromus maritimus
© 2016 Richard Chasey
Bromus maritimus
© 2017 Toni Corelli

Cakile edentula    American searocket,  Sea rocket
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Cakile edentula
© 2021 Friends of Five Creeks volunteers
Cakile edentula
© 2006 Louis-M. Landry
Cakile edentula
© 2010 Louis-M. Landry

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

Calamagrostis nutkaensis    Pacific reedgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Calamagrostis nutkaensis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Calamagrostis nutkaensis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Calamagrostis nutkaensis
© 2019 Ken Hickman

Calamagrostis stricta ssp. inexpansa    Narrow spiked reedgrass,  Northern reedgrass,  Thurber's reed grass
native
Perennial grass (rhizomatous)

POACEAE

Calamagrostis stricta ssp. inexpansa
© 2022 John Rawlings
Calamagrostis stricta ssp. inexpansa
© 2022 John Rawlings
Calamagrostis stricta ssp. inexpansa
© 2022 John Rawlings

Calandrinia ciliata    red maids,  Calandrinia
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Calandrinia ciliata
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi
Calandrinia ciliata
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Calandrinia ciliata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Calandrinia menziesii    red maids,  Calandrinia
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Calandrinia menziesii
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi
Calandrinia menziesii
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Calandrinia menziesii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Calypso bulbosa    Fairy slipper,  Fairyslipper orchid
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Calypso bulbosa
© 2023 Stephanie Penn
Calypso bulbosa
© 2022 Marcus Tamura
Calypso bulbosa
© 2020 Mary Ann Machi

Calystegia soldanella    Beach morning glory,  Beach morningglory
native
Perennial herb

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

Camassia quamash ssp. breviflora    Small camas,  Smallflowered camas
native
Perennial herb

AGAVACEAE

Camassia quamash ssp. breviflora
© 2015 John Schmidt
Camassia quamash ssp. breviflora
© 2005 Steve Matson
Camassia quamash ssp. breviflora
© 2005 Steve Matson

Camissonia cheiranthifolia    Beach evening-primrose
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

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

Camissonia ovata    Sun cup,  Goldeneggs
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissonia ovata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Camissonia ovata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Camissonia ovata
© 2017 Steve Matson

native
Annual, Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2024 Mike Russler
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2024 Mike Russler
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi

Campanula californica    Swamp harebell
rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

CAMPANULACEAE

Campanula californica
© 2023 Charles Russell
Campanula californica
© 2023 Suzanne L. Weakley
Campanula californica
© 2020 John Game

Cardamine californica    California toothwort,  milkmaids
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Cardamine californica
© 2020 Barbara Peck
Cardamine californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cardamine californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Cardamine californica var. sinuata    California toothwort,  milkmaids
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Cardamine californica var. sinuata
© 2020 Barbara Peck
Cardamine californica var. sinuata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cardamine californica var. sinuata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Carex aquatilis var. dives    Sitka sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex aquatilis var. dives
© 2023 John H. Bair
Carex aquatilis var. dives
© 2003 Steve Matson
Carex aquatilis var. dives
© 2003 Steve Matson

Carex brevicaulis    Short stem sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

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

Carex cusickii    Cusick's sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex cusickii
© 2023 Matt Berger
Carex cusickii
© 2023 Matt Berger
Carex cusickii
© 2024 Matt Berger

Carex densa    Dense sedge,  Sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex densa
© 2023 John Rawlings
Carex densa
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Carex densa
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex echinata ssp. phyllomanica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Carex echinata ssp. phyllomanica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Carex echinata ssp. phyllomanica
© 2017 Steve Matson

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex echinata var. phyllomanica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Carex echinata var. phyllomanica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Carex echinata var. phyllomanica
© 2017 Steve Matson

Carex lanuginosa    Woolly sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex lanuginosa
© 2019 Matt Berger
Carex lanuginosa
© 2019 Tristan K Cole
Carex lanuginosa
© 2019 Tristan K Cole

Carex obnupta    Coast carex,  Slough sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex obnupta
© 2017 Steve Matson
Carex obnupta
© 2017 Steve Matson
Carex obnupta
© 2017 Steve Matson

Carex pellita    Woolly sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex pellita
© 2019 Matt Berger
Carex pellita
© 2019 Tristan K Cole
Carex pellita
© 2019 Tristan K Cole

Carex saliniformis    Salt sedge
rare native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex saliniformis
© 2003 Steve Matson
Carex saliniformis
© 2003 Steve Matson
Carex saliniformis
© 2011 Halleh Paymard

Carex stipata var. stipata    Awl fruited sedge,  Owlfruit sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex stipata var. stipata
© 2008 Keir Morse
Carex stipata var. stipata
© 2002 Dean Wm. Taylor
Carex stipata var. stipata
© 2014 Trent M. Draper

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

native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja ambigua ssp. ambigua
© 2017 Toni Corelli
Castilleja ambigua ssp. ambigua
© 2023 Denise Defreese
Castilleja ambigua ssp. ambigua
© 2023 Kevin Sherrill

Castilleja attenuata    Narrow leaved owl's clover,  Valley tassels
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja attenuata
© 2024 Steve Conger
Castilleja attenuata
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Castilleja attenuata
© 2019 Timothy Boomer

Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta    Exserted indian paintbrush,  Pale purple owlclover,  Purple owl's clover
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta
© 2020 David Greenberger
Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

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

OROBANCHACEAE

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

Castilleja mendocinensis    Mendocino coast paintbrush
rare native
Perennial herb (hemiparasitic)

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja mendocinensis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Castilleja mendocinensis
© 2016 R. Adam Chasey
Castilleja mendocinensis
© 2016 Asa & Teresa Spade

Castilleja wightii    Wight's indian paint brush,  Wight's paintbrush
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja wightii
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Castilleja wightii
© 2023 Beth Reuter
Castilleja wightii
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Ceanothus gloriosus var. gloriosus    Point reyes ceanothus
rare native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus gloriosus var. gloriosus
© 2020 Hunter Breck
Ceanothus gloriosus var. gloriosus
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Ceanothus gloriosus var. gloriosus
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus    Blueblossom
native
Tree, Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
© 2020 David Greenberger
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Centaurium erythraea    Common centaury,  European centaury
non-native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

Centaurium erythraea
© 2022 Robin Harper
Centaurium erythraea
© 2011 Ryan Batten
Centaurium erythraea
© 2010 Dr.Thomas K. Voekler

Cerastium arvense    Field chickweed,  Meadow chickweed
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Cerastium arvense
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Cerastium arvense
© 2024 Steve Conger
Cerastium arvense
© 2017 Mary Sue Ittner

Cerastium arvense ssp. strictum    Field chickweed
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Cerastium arvense ssp. strictum
© 2023 Dana York
Cerastium arvense ssp. strictum
© 2023 Dana York
Cerastium arvense ssp. strictum
© 2023 Dana York

Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare    Big chickweed,  Common chickweed,  Mouseear chickweed
non-native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare
© 2021 Jacob Smith
Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare
© 2021 Jacob Smith
Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare
© 2021 Jacob Smith

Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare*    Common mouse ear chickweed
non-native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare*
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare*
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare*
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

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

native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

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

Chamomilla suaveolens    Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Chlorogalum pomeridianum    Amole,  Soap plant,  Soaproot
native
Perennial herb

AGAVACEAE

Chlorogalum pomeridianum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
© 2019 Mary Conway

Chorizanthe howellii    Howell's spineflower,  Mendocino spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe howellii
© 2022 Sara Timby
Chorizanthe howellii
© 2020 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Chorizanthe howellii
© Asa Spade

Chrysanthemum segetum    Corndaisy
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Chrysanthemum segetum
© 2025 Mike Russler
Chrysanthemum segetum
© 2025 Mike Russler
Chrysanthemum segetum
© 2025 Mike Russler

Cichorium intybus    Chicory
non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cichorium intybus
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Cichorium intybus
© 2022 David Strauch
Cichorium intybus
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Cicuta douglasii    Western water hemlock
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Cicuta douglasii
© 2015 Bob Case
Cicuta douglasii
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead
Cicuta douglasii
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Cirsium arvense    Canada thistle
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium arvense
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Cirsium arvense
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Cirsium arvense
© 2022 Donald Burk

Cirsium douglasii var. douglasii    Douglas' swamp thistle,  Douglas' thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium douglasii var. douglasii
© 2011 Neal Kramer
Cirsium douglasii var. douglasii
© 2011 Neal Kramer
Cirsium douglasii var. douglasii
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Cirsium vulgare    Bull thistle
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Clarkia davyi    Davy's clarkia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia davyi
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley
Clarkia davyi
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Clarkia davyi
© 2020 Steve Laymon

Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera    Four-spot,  Purple clarkia,  Purple godetia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera
© 2014 Steve Matson
Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera
© 2016 Steve Matson
Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera
© 2016 Steve Matson

Claytonia exigua ssp. exigua    Little spring beauty,  Serpentine springbeauty,  Viridis
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia exigua ssp. exigua
© 2019 Steve Matson
Claytonia exigua ssp. exigua
© 2019 Steve Matson
Claytonia exigua ssp. exigua
© 2019 Steve Matson

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

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Claytonia perfoliata
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Claytonia perfoliata
© 2020 Matt Berger

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

MONTIACEAE

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

Clinopodium douglasii    Yerba buena
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Clinopodium douglasii
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Clinopodium douglasii
© 2012 Gary McDonald
Clinopodium douglasii
© 2012 Gary McDonald

Collinsia corymbosa    Round headed chinese houses,  Roundhead chinese houses
rare native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Collinsia corymbosa
© 2007 Steve Matson
Collinsia corymbosa
© 2007 Steve Matson
Collinsia corymbosa
© 2007 Steve Matson

Comarum palustre    Marsh cinquefoil
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Comarum palustre
© 2006 Steve Matson
Comarum palustre
© 2006 Steve Matson
Comarum palustre
© 2006 Steve Matson

Conioselinum pacificum    Hemlock parsley
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Conioselinum pacificum
© 2019 Joaquin Hale
Conioselinum pacificum
© 2019 Joaquin Hale
Conioselinum pacificum
© 2019 joaquin hale

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

Convolvulus arvensis    Field bindweed,  Orchard morningglory
invasive non-native
Perennial herb, Vine

CONVOLVULACEAE

Convolvulus arvensis
© 2022 Steve Matson
Convolvulus arvensis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Convolvulus arvensis
© 2022 Steve Matson

Corethrogyne filaginifolia    Common sandaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

Corylus cornuta ssp. californica    Beaked hazelnut
native
Shrub

BETULACEAE

Corylus cornuta ssp. californica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Corylus cornuta ssp. californica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Corylus cornuta ssp. californica
© 2017 Steve Matson

Corylus cornuta var. californica    Beaked hazelnut
native
Shrub

BETULACEAE

Corylus cornuta var. californica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Corylus cornuta var. californica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Corylus cornuta var. californica
© 2017 Steve Matson

Cotoneaster franchetii    Cotoneaster,  Francheti cotoneaster,  Orange cotoneaster
invasive non-native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cotoneaster franchetii
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Cotoneaster franchetii
© 2021 Lenihan Mazur
Cotoneaster franchetii
© 2024 Morgan Stewart

Cotoneaster lacteus    Milkflower cotoneaster
invasive non-native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cotoneaster lacteus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cotoneaster lacteus
© 2022 John Doyen
Cotoneaster lacteus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

CRASSULACEAE

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

Crassula tillaea    Mediterranean pygmy weed,  Moss pygmyweed
non-native
Annual herb

CRASSULACEAE

Crassula tillaea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula tillaea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula tillaea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Crocosmia Xcrocosmiiflora    Coppertips,  Montbretia,  Falling stars
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Crocosmia Xcrocosmiiflora
© 2014 Andrea Williams
Crocosmia Xcrocosmiiflora
© 2023 Leah Lord
Crocosmia Xcrocosmiiflora
© 2019 George Wing

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

BORAGINACEAE

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

Cupressus macrocarpa    Monterey cypress
native
Tree

CUPRESSACEAE

Cupressus macrocarpa
© 2017 Bryant Baker
Cupressus macrocarpa
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Cupressus macrocarpa
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

Cuscuta occidentalis    California dodder
native
Annual herb, Vine (parasitic)

CONVOLVULACEAE

Cuscuta occidentalis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Cuscuta occidentalis
© 2018 David popp
Cuscuta occidentalis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Cynoglossum grande    Hound's tongue,  Western houndstongue,  Adelinia
native
Perennial herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cynoglossum grande
© 2022 David Strauch
Cynoglossum grande
© 2007 Steve Matson
Cynoglossum grande
© 2021 Dee Shea Himes

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

POACEAE

Cynosurus echinatus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Cynosurus echinatus
© 2010 Julie A. Kierstead
Cynosurus echinatus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Cyperus eragrostis    Tall cyperus,  Tall flatsedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Cyperus eragrostis
© 2016 Joan Hampton
Cyperus eragrostis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Cyperus eragrostis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Cystopteris fragilis    Bladder fern,  Brittle bladder fern,  Brittle fern
native
Fern

CYSTOPTERIDACEAE

Cystopteris fragilis
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Cystopteris fragilis
© 2021 Mike Russler
Cystopteris fragilis
© 2023 Ken-ichi Ueda

Cytisus scoparius    Scotch broom,  Scotchbroom
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

Dactylis glomerata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Dactylis glomerata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Dactylis glomerata
© 2003 Steve Matson

Danthonia californica    California oatgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Danthonia pilosa    Purple awned wallaby grass ,  Hairy oat grass,  Poverty grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Danthonia pilosa
© 2019 Eric Wrubel
Danthonia pilosa
© 2024 Laura Booth
Danthonia pilosa
© 2018 Sarah Inman

Daucus carota    Queen Anne's lace,  Wild carrot
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Daucus carota
© 2023 Donald Burk
Daucus carota
© 2021 Charles Russell
Daucus carota
© 2021 Charles Russell

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

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 decorum ssp. decorum    Coastal larkspur
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Delphinium decorum ssp. decorum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Delphinium decorum ssp. decorum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Delphinium decorum ssp. decorum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Deschampsia cespitosa    California hairgrass,  Tufted hair grass,  Tufted hairgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Deschampsia cespitosa
© 2007 Keir Morse
Deschampsia cespitosa
© 2020 Matt Berger
Deschampsia cespitosa
© 2024 Matt Berger

Deschampsia danthonioides    Annual hairgrass
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Deschampsia danthonioides
© 2008 Keir Morse
Deschampsia danthonioides
© 2024 Matt Berger
Deschampsia danthonioides
© 2023 Matt Berger

Dicentra formosa    Pacific bleeding heart,  Pacific bleedinghearts
native
Perennial herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Dicentra formosa
© 2005 Steve Matson
Dicentra formosa
© 2005 Steve Matson
Dicentra formosa
© 2005 Steve Matson

Digitalis purpurea    Purple foxglove
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Digitalis purpurea
© 2016 Steve Matson
Digitalis purpurea
© 2016 Steve Matson
Digitalis purpurea
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

DIPSACACEAE

Dipsacus fullonum
© 2022 Morgan Stickrod
Dipsacus fullonum
© 2018 Alex Spencer
Dipsacus fullonum
© 2021 Amber Bedgood

Disporum smithii    Largeflower fairybells
native
Perennial herb

LILIACEAE

Disporum smithii
© 2021 Steve Matson
Disporum smithii
© 2021 Steve Matson
Disporum smithii
© 2021 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

Drosera rotundifolia    Round leaved sundew,  Roundleaf sundew
native
Perennial herb

DROSERACEAE

Drosera rotundifolia
© 2006 Steve Matson
Drosera rotundifolia
© 2006 Steve Matson
Drosera rotundifolia
© 2006 Steve Matson

Dudleya farinosa    Bluff lettuce,  North coast dudleya,  Powdery liveforever
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya farinosa
© 2022 Mike Russler
Dudleya farinosa
© 2019 Amy Rapport
Dudleya farinosa
© 2019 Heather Morrison

Dysphania ambrosioides    Mexican tea
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Dysphania ambrosioides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Dysphania ambrosioides
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Dysphania ambrosioides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Eleocharis macrostachya    Common spikerush,  Creeping spike rush,  Pale spikerush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Eleocharis macrostachya
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Eleocharis macrostachya
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Eleocharis macrostachya
© 2003 Steve Matson

Elymus glaucus ssp. virescens    Blue wildrye,  Virginia wildrye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus glaucus ssp. virescens
© 2023 John Rawlings
Elymus glaucus ssp. virescens
© 2020 John Rawlings
Elymus glaucus ssp. virescens
© 2023 John Rawlings

Elymus glaucus var. virescens    Blue wildrye,  Virginia wildrye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus glaucus var. virescens
© 2023 John Rawlings
Elymus glaucus var. virescens
© 2020 John Rawlings
Elymus glaucus var. virescens
© 2023 John Rawlings

Elymus mollis    American dune grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus mollis
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Elymus mollis
© 2017 Adam Chasey
Elymus mollis
© 2020 Ken Hickman

Elymus pacificus    Pacific wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus pacificus
© 2010 Toni Corelli
Elymus pacificus
© 2014 Eric Wrubel
Elymus pacificus
© 2022 John Rawlings

Elymus triticoides    Beardless wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus triticoides
© 2024 Erin Bergman
Elymus triticoides
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus triticoides
© 2018 Rachelle Gray

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 brachycarpum    Annual fireweed,  Autumn willowweed,  Panicled willow herb
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2019 Ramona Robison
Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ONAGRACEAE

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

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

ONAGRACEAE

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

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

EQUISETACEAE

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

Equisetum hyemale ssp. affine    Giant scouring rush
native
Fern

EQUISETACEAE

Equisetum hyemale ssp. affine
© 2013 Michael Mitchell
Equisetum hyemale ssp. affine
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Equisetum hyemale ssp. affine
© 2024 Robert Steers

Equisetum laevigatum    Horsetail,  Smooth horsetail,  Smooth scouring rush
native
Fern

EQUISETACEAE

Equisetum laevigatum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Equisetum laevigatum
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Equisetum laevigatum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Erechtites glomerata    Cutleaf burnweed
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Erechtites glomerata
© 2015 Lynn Overtree
Erechtites glomerata
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Erechtites glomerata
© 2021 Mary Conway

Erechtites minima    Coastal burnweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Erechtites minima
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Erechtites minima
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Erechtites minima
© 2012 Michael Mitchell

Erigeron canadensis    Canada horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Erigeron glaucus    Seaside daisy,  Seaside fleabane
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron glaucus
© 2023 Toni Corelli
Erigeron glaucus
© 2019 James Gonsman
Erigeron glaucus
© 2018 Asa B Spade

Erigeron sumatrensis    Tropical horseweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron sumatrensis
© 2021 Doug Allshouse
Erigeron sumatrensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Erigeron sumatrensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Eriogonum latifolium    Coast buckwheat,  Coast eriogonum,  Seaside buckwheat
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum latifolium
© 2016 Suzanne L. Weakley
Eriogonum latifolium
© 2021 Dylan Neubauer
Eriogonum latifolium
© 2024 Cynthia Powell

Eriophyllum lanatum var. arachnoideum    Common woolly sunflower,  Spiderweb sunflower,  Wooly sunflower
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Eriophyllum lanatum var. arachnoideum
© 2013 James Gonsman
Eriophyllum lanatum var. arachnoideum
© 2022 David Wolfson
Eriophyllum lanatum var. arachnoideum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

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 concinnum    Headland wallflower
rare native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Erysimum concinnum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Erysimum concinnum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Erysimum concinnum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Erysimum menziesii    Menzies' wallflower
rare native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Erysimum menziesii
© 2018 Jonathan Lee
Erysimum menziesii
© 2025 Mary Ann Machi
Erysimum menziesii
© 2023 Bryce Ryals

Erysimum menziesii ssp. concinnum    Headland wallflower
rare native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Erysimum menziesii ssp. concinnum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Erysimum menziesii ssp. concinnum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Erysimum menziesii ssp. concinnum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Erysimum menziesii ssp. menziesii    Menzies' wallflower
rare native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Erysimum menziesii ssp. menziesii
© 2018 Jonathan Lee
Erysimum menziesii ssp. menziesii
© 2025 Mary Ann Machi
Erysimum menziesii ssp. menziesii
© 2023 Bryce Ryals

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

PHRYMACEAE

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

Eschscholzia californica    California poppy
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PAPAVERACEAE

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

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

MYRTACEAE

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

Euchiton sphaericus    Tropical creeping cudweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Euchiton sphaericus
© © 2014 Richard Spellenberg
Euchiton sphaericus
© 2014 Richard Spellenberg
Euchiton sphaericus
© 2014 Richard Spellenberg

Euphorbia lathyris    Compass plant,  Gopher plant,  Moleplant
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia lathyris
© 2017 Aaron Echols
Euphorbia lathyris
© 2021 Mike Russler
Euphorbia lathyris
© adiantumluz

Euphorbia peplus    Petty spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

Euphorbia spathulata    Reticulate seeded spurge,  Warty spurge
native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia spathulata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Euphorbia spathulata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Euphorbia spathulata
© 2014 Steve Matson

Festuca bromoides    Brome fescue
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

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

Festuca californica    California fescue
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca californica
© 2019 Justin Luong
Festuca californica
© 2022 Justin Luong
Festuca californica
© 2021 Veronica Yates

Festuca idahoensis    Blue bunchgrass,  Blue fescue,  Idaho fescue
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca idahoensis
© 2016 Brett Dean
Festuca idahoensis
© 2020 Paul Aigner
Festuca idahoensis
© 2016 Andrew Longman

Festuca myuros    Rattail sixweeks grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Festuca myuros
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Festuca myuros
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca myuros
© 2022 John Rawlings

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

POACEAE

Festuca perennis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca perennis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca perennis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Festuca rubra    Red fescue
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca rubra
© 2012 Ove Anderson
Festuca rubra
© 2022 John Rawlings
Festuca rubra
© 2018 Alexandra Kookootsedes

Fragaria chiloensis    Beach strawberry
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

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

Fritillaria affinis    Checker lily,  Mission bells
native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Fritillaria affinis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Fritillaria affinis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Fritillaria affinis
© 2008 Steve Matson

Fritillaria affinis var. affinis    Checker lily,  Mission bells
native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Fritillaria affinis var. affinis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Fritillaria affinis var. affinis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Fritillaria affinis var. affinis
© 2008 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 trifidum    Three petaled bedstraw,  Threepetal bedstraw,  Trifid bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium trifidum
© 2022 Mike Russler
Galium trifidum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Galium trifidum
© 2005 Steve Matson

Galium trifidum var. pacificum    Threepetal bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium trifidum var. pacificum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Galium trifidum var. pacificum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Galium trifidum var. pacificum
© 2005 Steve Matson

Gamochaeta ustulata    Featherweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Garrya elliptica    Coast silk tassel,  Coast silktassel,  Silk tassel bush or quinine bush
native
Tree, Shrub

GARRYACEAE

Garrya elliptica
© 2004 Michael Charters
Garrya elliptica
© 2020 John Rawlings
Garrya elliptica
© 2020 Eliezer Margolis

Gaultheria shallon    Salal
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Gaultheria shallon
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Gaultheria shallon
© 2016 Steve Matson
Gaultheria shallon
© 2023 Kyle Suchy

Genista monspessulana    French broom
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

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

Gentiana sceptrum    King's scepter gentian
native
Perennial herb

GENTIANACEAE

Gentiana sceptrum
© 2012 Barry Rice
Gentiana sceptrum
© 2011 Ryan Batten
Gentiana sceptrum
© Charles Webber1998 California Academy of Sciences

Geranium carolinianum    Carolina geranium
native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Geranium carolinianum
© 2025 Ron Vanderhoff
Geranium carolinianum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Geranium carolinianum
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

GERANIACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

Geranium molle    Crane's bill geranium,  Dove's foot geranium,  Dovefoot geranium
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

GERANIACEAE

Geranium molle
© 2008 Steve Matson
Geranium molle
© 2008 Steve Matson
Geranium molle
© 2008 Steve Matson

Geranium retrorsum    New zealand geranium
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

GERANIACEAE

Geranium retrorsum
© 2012 Gary A. Monroe
Geranium retrorsum
© 2012 Gary A. Monroe
Geranium retrorsum
© 2012 Gary A. Monroe

Gilia clivorum    Many stemmed gilia,  Purple spot gilia,  Purplespot gilia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia clivorum
© 2013 Gary McDonald
Gilia clivorum
© 2013 Gary McDonald
Gilia clivorum
© 2021 Helen Hancock

Gilia millefoliata    Manyleaf gilia
rare native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia millefoliata
© 2024 Steve Conger
Gilia millefoliata
© 2024 Steve Conger
Gilia millefoliata
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi

Glebionis segetum    Corndaisy
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Glebionis segetum
© 2025 Mike Russler
Glebionis segetum
© 2025 Mike Russler
Glebionis segetum
© 2025 Mike Russler

Glyceria occidentalis    Western manna grass
non-native
Perennial grass (aquatic)

POACEAE

Glyceria occidentalis
© 2007 Gerald Carr
Glyceria occidentalis
© 2007 Gerald Carr
Glyceria occidentalis
© 2007 Gerald Carr

Glyceria Xoccidentalis    Western manna grass
non-native
Perennial grass (aquatic)

POACEAE

Glyceria Xoccidentalis
© 2007 Gerald Carr
Glyceria Xoccidentalis
© 2007 Gerald Carr
Glyceria Xoccidentalis
© 2007 Gerald Carr

Gnaphalium japonicum    Father and child plant
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium japonicum
© 2009 Zoya Akulova
Gnaphalium japonicum
© 2009 Zoya Akulova

Gnaphalium palustre    Lowland cudweed,  Western marsh cudweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Gnaphalium palustre
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Gnaphalium palustre
© 2005 Steve Matson
Gnaphalium palustre
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Gnaphalium purpureum    Featherweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Goodyera oblongifolia    Rattlesnake plantain,  Western rattlesnake plantain
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Goodyera oblongifolia
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Goodyera oblongifolia
© 2019 Glenn Fine
Goodyera oblongifolia
© 2019 Julie A. Kierstead

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

ASTERACEAE

Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2020 Mary Conway
Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2025 Mike Russler
Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2025 Mike Russler

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

Helenium bolanderi    Bolander's sneezeweed,  Coastal sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Helenium bolanderi
© 2020 Mary Sue Ittner
Helenium bolanderi
© 2020 Mary Sue Ittner
Helenium bolanderi
© 2020 Mary Sue Ittner

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

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

Heracleum maximum    Common cow parsnip
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

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

Hesperevax sparsiflora var. brevifolia    Short leaved evax,  Shortleaf dwarf cudweed
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hesperevax sparsiflora var. brevifolia
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Hesperevax sparsiflora var. brevifolia
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Hesperevax sparsiflora var. brevifolia
© 2021 Vernon Smith

Hesperevax sparsiflora var. sparsiflora    Erect dwarf cudweed,  Few flowered evax
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hesperevax sparsiflora var. sparsiflora
© 2020 Stacie Wolny
Hesperevax sparsiflora var. sparsiflora
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Hesperevax sparsiflora var. sparsiflora
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa    Monterey cypress
native
Tree

CUPRESSACEAE

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
© 2017 Bryant Baker
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

Heterotheca sessiliflora ssp. bolanderi    Bolander's goldenaster,  Golden aster,  Sessileflower false goldenaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Heterotheca sessiliflora ssp. bolanderi
© 2015 Tim Miller
Heterotheca sessiliflora ssp. bolanderi
© 2020 Mary Sue Ittner
Heterotheca sessiliflora ssp. bolanderi
© 2018 Julian Geoghegan

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

POACEAE

Holcus lanatus
© 2019 Bill Haley
Holcus lanatus
© 2024 David popp
Holcus lanatus
© 2019 Bill Haley

Hordeum brachyantherum    Meadow barley
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Hordeum brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Hordeum brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Hordeum brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson

Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum    California barley,  California meadow barley
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum
© 2021 John Rawlings
Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. californicum
© 2021 John Rawlings

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

POACEAE

Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum*
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum*
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum*
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Horkelia marinensis    Point reyes horkelia
rare native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Horkelia marinensis
© 2021 Vernon Smith
Horkelia marinensis
© 2013 James Gonsman
Horkelia marinensis
© 2023 Ryan O'Dell

Hosackia gracilis    Harlequin lotus
rare native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Hosackia gracilis
© 2023 Steve Conger
Hosackia gracilis
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Hosackia gracilis
© 2023 Steve Conger

Hosackia oblongifolia var. oblongifolia    Narrow leaved lotus
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Hosackia oblongifolia var. oblongifolia
© 2024 Charles Russell
Hosackia oblongifolia var. oblongifolia
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Hosackia oblongifolia var. oblongifolia
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

Hosackia pinnata    Pinnate lotus
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Hosackia pinnata
© 2015 Steve Matson
Hosackia pinnata
© 2015 Steve Matson
Hosackia pinnata
© 2015 Steve Matson

Hosackia rosea    Rose flowered lotus
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Hosackia rosea
© 2023 Steve Conger
Hosackia rosea
© 2023 Steve Conger
Hosackia rosea
© 2022 Mary Sue Ittner

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

Hypericum anagalloides    Creeping st. john's wort,  Tinker's penny
native
Annual, Perennial herb

HYPERICACEAE

Hypericum anagalloides
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Hypericum anagalloides
© 2020 Joaquin Hale
Hypericum anagalloides
© 2017 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

Ilex aquifolium    English holly,  Holly
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

AQUIFOLIACEAE

Ilex aquifolium
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Ilex aquifolium
© 2021 Donald Burk
Ilex aquifolium
© 2019 Tatiana Manzanillo

Iris douglasiana    Douglas iris,  Douglas' iris
native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Iris douglasiana
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Iris douglasiana
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Iris douglasiana
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley

Isolepis cernua    Low bulrush
native
Annual grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Isolepis cernua
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Isolepis cernua
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Isolepis cernua
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Juncus articulatus    Jointed rush,  Jointleaf rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus articulatus
© 2022 joaquin hale
Juncus articulatus
© 2022 joaquin hale
Juncus articulatus
© 2022 joaquin hale

native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus articulatus ssp. articulatus
© 2022 joaquin hale
Juncus articulatus ssp. articulatus
© 2022 joaquin hale
Juncus articulatus ssp. articulatus
© 2022 joaquin hale

Juncus balticus ssp. ater    Baltic rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus balticus ssp. ater
© 2015 Steve Matson
Juncus balticus ssp. ater
© 2015 Steve Matson
Juncus balticus ssp. ater
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Juncus bolanderi    Bolander's rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus bolanderi
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Juncus bolanderi
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Juncus bolanderi
© 2019 John Rawlings

Juncus breweri    Brewer's rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus breweri
© 2016 Steve Matson
Juncus breweri
© 2016 Steve Matson
Juncus breweri
© 2016 Steve Matson

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 effusus var. brunneus    Coast or bog rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus effusus var. brunneus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Juncus effusus var. brunneus
© 2021 John Rawlings
Juncus effusus var. brunneus
© 2021 John Rawlings

Juncus effusus var. pacificus    Pacific rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus effusus var. pacificus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Juncus effusus var. pacificus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Juncus effusus var. pacificus
© 2021 John Rawlings

Juncus ensifolius    Sword leaved rush,  Swordleaf rush,  Three stamened rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus ensifolius
© 2016 Phil Johnson
Juncus ensifolius
© 2018 David popp
Juncus ensifolius
© 2009 Julie A. Kierstead

Juncus hesperius    Coast or bog rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus hesperius
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Juncus hesperius
© 2021 John Rawlings
Juncus hesperius
© 2021 John Rawlings

Juncus lescurii    Dune rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus lescurii
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Juncus lescurii
© 2008 Toni Corelli
Juncus lescurii
© 2008 Toni Corelli

Juncus patens    Common rush,  Spreading rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

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

Juncus phaeocephalus    Brown headed rush,  Brownhead rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus phaeocephalus
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Juncus phaeocephalus
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Juncus phaeocephalus
© 2017 Toni Corelli

Juncus phaeocephalus var. phaeocephalus    Brown headed rush,  Brownhead rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus phaeocephalus var. phaeocephalus
© 2019 Dee Shea Himes
Juncus phaeocephalus var. phaeocephalus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Juncus phaeocephalus var. phaeocephalus
© 2019 John Rawlings

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

JUNCACEAE

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

Kickxia spuria    Fluellin,  Roundleaf cancerwort
non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Kickxia spuria
© 2020 David Wolfson
Kickxia spuria
© 2020 Vivian Neou
Kickxia spuria
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Lasthenia californica    California goldfields,  Common goldfields,  Valley goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia californica
© 2017 David Greenberger
Lasthenia californica
© 2020 Susan White
Lasthenia californica
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR

Lasthenia californica ssp. californica    California goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha    Perennial goldfields
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Lasthenia macrantha ssp. macrantha    Perennial goldfields
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Lathyrus tingitanus    Tangier pea
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus tingitanus
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff
Lathyrus tingitanus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lathyrus tingitanus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Lathyrus vestitus ssp. ochropetalus    Bolander's pacific pea,  Bolander's pea,  Pale pacific pea
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus vestitus ssp. ochropetalus
© 2016 Stephanie Sonora
Lathyrus vestitus ssp. ochropetalus
© 2018 sea-kangaroo
Lathyrus vestitus ssp. ochropetalus
© 2019 dgreenberger

Lathyrus vestitus var. ochropetalus    Bolander's pacific pea,  Bolander's pea,  Pale pacific pea
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus vestitus var. ochropetalus
© 2016 Stephanie Sonora
Lathyrus vestitus var. ochropetalus
© 2018 sea-kangaroo
Lathyrus vestitus var. ochropetalus
© 2019 dgreenberger

Lavatera arborea    Tree mallow
non-native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Lavatera arborea
© 2021 Jennifer Mo
Lavatera arborea
© 2015 Richard Chasey
Lavatera arborea
© 2023 Kyle Suchy

Layia gaillardioides    Woodland layia,  Woodland tidytips
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Layia gaillardioides
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Layia gaillardioides
© 2022 John Rawlings
Layia gaillardioides
© 2019 John Rawlings

Layia platyglossa    Coastal tidytips
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Layia platyglossa
© 2019 Steve Matson
Layia platyglossa
© 2019 Steve Matson
Layia platyglossa
© 2019 Steve Matson

Ledum glandulosum    Western labrador tea
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Ledum glandulosum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Ledum glandulosum
© 2008 Steve Matson
Ledum glandulosum
© 2008 Steve Matson

Lemna gibba    Duckweed,  Gibbous duckweed,  Swollen duckweed
native
Perennial herb

ARACEAE

Lemna gibba
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lemna gibba
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Lemna gibba
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Leontodon saxatilis    Hawkbit
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Leontodon saxatilis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Leontodon saxatilis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Leontodon saxatilis
© 2008 Steve Matson

Leontodon taraxacoides    Hawkbit
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Leontodon taraxacoides
© 2008 Steve Matson
Leontodon taraxacoides
© 2008 Steve Matson
Leontodon taraxacoides
© 2008 Steve Matson

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 nitidum    Peppergrass,  Shining pepper grass,  Shining pepperweed
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium nitidum
© 2021 Steve Matson
Lepidium nitidum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lepidium nitidum
© 2025 Jason Flores

native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Lessingia filaginifolia var. californica
© 2022 Mike Russler
Lessingia filaginifolia var. californica
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Lessingia filaginifolia var. californica
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Leucanthemum maximum    Max chrysanthemum,  Shasta daisy
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Leucanthemum maximum
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Leucanthemum maximum
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Leucanthemum maximum
© 2012 BOB CASE

Leucanthemum vulgare    Oxe eye daisy,  Oxeye daisy
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Leucanthemum vulgare
© Don Loarie
Leucanthemum vulgare
© 2019 Julian Geoghegan
Leucanthemum vulgare
© 2017 James Gonsman

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

POACEAE

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

Ligusticum apiifolium    Celery leaved lovage,  Celeryleaf licorice root,  Lovage
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Ligusticum apiifolium
© 2017 Steve Matson
Ligusticum apiifolium
© 2017 Steve Matson
Ligusticum apiifolium
© 2017 Steve Matson

Lilaea scilloides    Flowering-quillwort
native
Annual herb (aquatic)

JUNCAGINACEAE

Lilaea scilloides
© 2018 Carol Witham
Lilaea scilloides
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lilaea scilloides
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Lilium maritimum    Coast lily
rare native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Lilium maritimum
© Loarie
Lilium maritimum
© 2019 Timothy Boomer
Lilium maritimum
© 2019 Timothy Boomer

Linum bienne    Narrow leaved flax,  Pale flax,  Small flowered flax
non-native
Annual herb

LINACEAE

Linum bienne
© 2019 Ken Lunders
Linum bienne
© 2021 Cameron Chabre
Linum bienne
© 2018 Cynthia Powell

native
Tree, Shrub

FAGACEAE

Lithocarpus densiflorus var. densiflorus
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Lithocarpus densiflorus var. densiflorus
© 2022 David popp
Lithocarpus densiflorus var. densiflorus
© 2020 Susan McDougall

Lobularia maritima    Sweet alyssum
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

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

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

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

POACEAE

Lolium perenne
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lolium perenne
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lolium perenne
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Lonicera ciliosa    Orange honeysuckle
native
Vine, Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Lonicera ciliosa
© 2021 Dee Shea Himes
Lonicera ciliosa
© 2021 Dee Shea Himes
Lonicera ciliosa
© 2008 Matt Below

Lonicera hispidula    Pink honeysuckle
native
Vine, Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Lonicera hispidula
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Lonicera hispidula
© 2021 Cara Wilcox
Lonicera hispidula
© 2018 Diana Wahl

Lonicera hispidula var. vacillans    Pink honeysuckle
native
Vine, Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Lonicera hispidula var. vacillans
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Lonicera hispidula var. vacillans
© 2021 Cara Wilcox
Lonicera hispidula var. vacillans
© 2018 Diana Wahl

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 aboriginus    Rose flowered lotus
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus aboriginus
© 2023 Steve Conger
Lotus aboriginus
© 2023 Steve Conger
Lotus aboriginus
© 2022 Mary Sue Ittner

Lotus corniculatus    Bird's foot trefoil,  Birdfoot deervetch,  Broadleaf birdsfoot trefoil
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus corniculatus
© 2005 Steve Matson
Lotus corniculatus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lotus corniculatus
© 2014 Steve Matson

Lotus formosissimus    Harlequin lotus
rare native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus formosissimus
© 2023 Steve Conger
Lotus formosissimus
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Lotus formosissimus
© 2023 Steve Conger

Lotus oblongifolius var. oblongifolius    Narrow leaved lotus
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus oblongifolius var. oblongifolius
© 2024 Charles Russell
Lotus oblongifolius var. oblongifolius
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Lotus oblongifolius var. oblongifolius
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

Lotus pinnatus    Pinnate lotus
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus pinnatus
© 2015 Steve Matson
Lotus pinnatus
© 2015 Steve Matson
Lotus pinnatus
© 2015 Steve Matson

Lotus scoparius    Deerweed
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

Ludwigia hexapetala    Ludwigia,  Six petal water primrose
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Ludwigia hexapetala
© 2009 Keith Gagomiros
Ludwigia hexapetala
© 2021 Charles Russell
Ludwigia hexapetala
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Ludwigia palustris    Marsh purslane,  Marsh seedbox
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

ONAGRACEAE

Ludwigia palustris
© 2019 Robin Carter
Ludwigia palustris
© 2019 David popp
Ludwigia palustris
© 2019 David popp

Lupinus albifrons    Silver bush lupine,  Silver lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus albifrons
© 2022 Steve Conger
Lupinus albifrons
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Lupinus albifrons
© 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 bicolor    Annual lupine,  Bicolored lupine,  Miniature lupine
native
Annual, Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus bicolor
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Lupinus bicolor
© 2022 Mike Russler
Lupinus bicolor
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi

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 littoralis    Seashore lupine
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus littoralis
© 2022 Mary Sue Ittner
Lupinus littoralis
© 2022 Doug Allshouse
Lupinus littoralis
© 2008 Gerald D. Carr

Lupinus rivularis    Riverbank lupine
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus rivularis
© 2017 Steve Matson
Lupinus rivularis
© 2017 Steve Matson
Lupinus rivularis
© 2017 Steve Matson

Luzula comosa    Common wood rush,  Hairy wood rush,  Pacific woodrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Luzula comosa
© 2021 Steve Matson
Luzula comosa
© 2021 Steve Matson
Luzula comosa
© 2021 Steve Matson

Lysichiton americanum    American skunkcabbage,  Yellow skunk cabbage
native
Perennial herb

ARACEAE

Lysichiton americanum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lysichiton americanum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lysichiton americanum
© 2016 Steve Matson

Lysichiton americanus    American skunkcabbage,  Yellow skunk cabbage
native
Perennial herb

ARACEAE

Lysichiton americanus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lysichiton americanus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lysichiton americanus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Lysimachia arvensis    Scarlet pimpernel
non-native
Annual herb

MYRSINACEAE

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

Lysimachia latifolia    Pacific starflower
native
Perennial herb

MYRSINACEAE

Lysimachia latifolia
© 2008 Steve Matson
Lysimachia latifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lysimachia latifolia
© 2024 Ben Spencer-Cooke

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

LYTHRACEAE

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

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

LYTHRACEAE

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

Madia glomerata    Mountain tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Madia glomerata
© 2023 Mike Russler
Madia glomerata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Madia glomerata
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

ASTERACEAE

Madia sativa
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff
Madia sativa
© 2023 Margot Cunningham
Madia sativa
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow

Maianthemum dilatatum    False lily of the valley,  False lily of the vally,  Pacific may lily
native
Perennial herb

RUSCACEAE

Maianthemum dilatatum
© 2020 Doug Allshouse
Maianthemum dilatatum
© 2021 Steve Matson
Maianthemum dilatatum
© 2021 Steve Matson

Maianthemum racemosum    Feathery false lily of the valley
native
Perennial herb

RUSCACEAE

Maianthemum racemosum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Maianthemum racemosum
© 2018 Steve Matson
Maianthemum racemosum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Maianthemum stellatum    Starry false lily of the valley
native
Perennial herb

RUSCACEAE

Maianthemum stellatum
© 2003 Steve Matson
Maianthemum stellatum
© 2003 Steve Matson
Maianthemum stellatum
© 2003 Steve Matson

Malus sylvestris    Paradise apple
non-native
Tree

ROSACEAE

Malus sylvestris
© 2021 Cat Chang
Malus sylvestris
© 2018 Angelique Herman
Malus sylvestris
© 2021 Saskia Raether

Malva arborea    Tree mallow
non-native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Malva arborea
© 2021 Jennifer Mo
Malva arborea
© 2015 Richard Chasey
Malva arborea
© 2023 Kyle Suchy

Malva sylvestris    High mallow
non-native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Malva sylvestris
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Malva sylvestris
© 2005 Luigi Rignanese
Malva sylvestris
© 2004 Dr. Amadej Trnkoczy

Marah oregana    Coast man-root
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

Marah oregana
© 2016 Steve Matson
Marah oregana
© 2016 Steve Matson
Marah oregana
© 2016 Steve Matson

Marah oreganus    Coast man-root
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

Marah oreganus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Marah oreganus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Marah oreganus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Matricaria discoidea    Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Matthiola incana    Tenweeks stock
non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Matthiola incana
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Matthiola incana
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Matthiola incana
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Medicago arabica    Spotted burclover,  Spotted medick
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Medicago arabica
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Medicago arabica
© 2024 Diana Wahl
Medicago arabica
© null

Medicago lupulina    Black medick
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Medicago lupulina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Medicago lupulina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Medicago lupulina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Melilotus alba    Yellow sweetclover
invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

FABACEAE

Melilotus alba
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Melilotus alba
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Melilotus alba
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

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

Mentha canadensis    Wild mint
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Mentha canadensis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Mentha canadensis
© 2023 Suzanne L. Weakley
Mentha canadensis
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Mentha pulegium    Pennyroyal
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Mentha pulegium
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Mentha pulegium
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Mentha pulegium
© 2015 Chris Jaster

Mentha spicata    Spearmint
non-native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Mentha spicata
© 2022 Donald Burk
Mentha spicata
© 2022 Donald Burk
Mentha spicata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

non-native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Mentha spicata var. spicata
© 2022 Donald Burk
Mentha spicata var. spicata
© 2022 Donald Burk
Mentha spicata var. spicata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Menyanthes trifoliata    Bogbean,  Buck bean,  Buckbean
native
Perennial herb

MENYANTHACEAE

Menyanthes trifoliata
© 2020 David Greenberger
Menyanthes trifoliata
© 2006 Steve Matson
Menyanthes trifoliata
© 2019 Julie Kierstead Nelson

Microseris bigelovii    Coast microseris,  Coastal silverpuffs
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

Minuartia californica    California Sandwort
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Minuartia californica
© 2021 Steve Matson
Minuartia californica
© 2021 Steve Matson
Minuartia californica
© 2024 Mike Russler

Modiola caroliniana    Carolina bristle mallow,  Carolina bristlemallow
non-native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Modiola caroliniana
© 2020 David Wolfson
Modiola caroliniana
© 2020 Asa B Spade
Modiola caroliniana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Morella californica    California wax myrtle
native
Tree, Shrub

MYRICACEAE

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

Myosotis latifolia    Broadleaf forget me not,  Forget me not,  Wide leaved forget me not
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BORAGINACEAE

Myosotis latifolia
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Myosotis latifolia
© 2018 Tim Lewis
Myosotis latifolia
© 2022 Ecological Concerns Inc

Myrica californica    California wax myrtle
native
Tree, Shrub

MYRICACEAE

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

Myriophyllum aquaticum    Parrot feather watermilfoil,  Parrot's feather,  Parrotfeather
invasive non-native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

HALORAGACEAE

Myriophyllum aquaticum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Myriophyllum aquaticum
© 2016 Ross Hinderer
Myriophyllum aquaticum
© 2019 David popp

Najas marina    Marine water nymph,  Spiny naiad
native
Annual herb

HYDROCHARITACEAE

Najas marina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Najas marina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Najas marina
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Nasturtium officinale    Watercress
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

BRASSICACEAE

Nasturtium officinale
© 2012 Steve Matson
Nasturtium officinale
© 2012 Steve Matson
Nasturtium officinale
© 2012 Steve Matson

Nemophila heterophylla    Canyon nemophila,  Small baby blue eyes,  Variable leaved nemophila
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Nemophila heterophylla
© 2006 Steve Matson
Nemophila heterophylla
© 2005 Steve Matson
Nemophila heterophylla
© 2005 Steve Matson

Nemophila menziesii    Baby blue eyes
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Nemophila menziesii
© 2019 Matt Berger
Nemophila menziesii
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Nemophila menziesii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Nemophila menziesii ssp. menziesii
© 2021 Steve Matson
Nemophila menziesii ssp. menziesii
© 2021 Steve Matson
Nemophila menziesii ssp. menziesii
© 2005 Steve Matson

native
Tree, Shrub

FAGACEAE

Notholithocarpus densiflorus
© 2022 David Strauch
Notholithocarpus densiflorus
© 2019 Bryant Baker
Notholithocarpus densiflorus
© 2020 Asa B Spade

Nuphar polysepala    Rocky mountain pond-lily
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

NYMPHAEACEAE

Nuphar polysepala
© 2023 Cynthia Powell
Nuphar polysepala
© 2023 Cynthia Powell
Nuphar polysepala
© 2023 Cynthia Powell

Nuttallanthus texanus    Blue toadflax
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Nuttallanthus texanus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Nuttallanthus texanus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Nuttallanthus texanus
© 2017 Steve Matson

Oemleria cerasiformis    Indian plum,  Oso berry
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Oenanthe sarmentosa    Pacific oenanthe,  Water parsley
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

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

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

ONAGRACEAE

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

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

ONAGRACEAE

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

Oenothera wolfii    Wolf's evening primrose
rare native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Oenothera wolfii
© 2024 Matt Berger
Oenothera wolfii
© 2024 Matt Berger
Oenothera wolfii
© 2024 Matt Berger

native
Perennial herb (parasitic)

OROBANCHACEAE

Orobanche californica ssp. californica
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Orobanche californica ssp. californica
© 2017 David Greenberger
Orobanche californica ssp. californica
© 2024 D.L. Nguyen

Osmorhiza berteroi    Sweet cicely
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Osmorhiza berteroi
© 2006 Steve Matson
Osmorhiza berteroi
© 2006 Steve Matson
Osmorhiza berteroi
© 2006 Steve Matson

Osmorhiza chilensis    Sweet cicely
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Osmorhiza chilensis
© 2006 Steve Matson
Osmorhiza chilensis
© 2006 Steve Matson
Osmorhiza chilensis
© 2006 Steve Matson

Oxalis corniculata    Creeping wood sorrel,  Creeping woodsorrel,  Yellow sorrel
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

OXALIDACEAE

Oxalis corniculata
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Oxalis corniculata
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Oxalis corniculata
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Oxalis oregana    Redwood sorrel
native
Perennial herb

OXALIDACEAE

Oxalis oregana
© 2021 Steve Matson
Oxalis oregana
© 2021 Steve Matson
Oxalis oregana
© 2021 Steve Matson

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

Oxalis pilosa    Hairy wood sorrel
native
Annual herb

OXALIDACEAE

Oxalis pilosa
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Oxalis pilosa
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Oxalis pilosa
© 2022 Ken-ichi Ueda

Oxalis rubra    Windowbox woodsorrel
non-native
Perennial herb

OXALIDACEAE

Oxalis rubra
© 2014 Bryan Derr
Oxalis rubra
© 2018 Brian Charles
Oxalis rubra
© 2022 Sean Correa

Panicum acuminatum    Western panicgrass,  Western panicum,  Western witch grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Panicum acuminatum
© 2017 David Greenberger
Panicum acuminatum
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead
Panicum acuminatum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Panicum acuminatum var. lindheimeri    Lindheimer panicgrass,  Pacific panic grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Panicum acuminatum var. lindheimeri
© 2011 Steve Matson
Panicum acuminatum var. lindheimeri
© 2011 Steve Matson

Parentucellia viscosa    Yellow glandweed,  Yellow parentucellia
invasive non-native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Parentucellia viscosa
© 2021 Janice Kuch
Parentucellia viscosa
© 2018 Parker Santiago
Parentucellia viscosa
© 2021 Mike Russler

Pentagramma triangularis    Gold back fern,  Goldenback fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

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

Petasites frigidus ssp. palmatus    Arctic sweet coltsfoot,  Western coltsfoot
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Petasites frigidus ssp. palmatus
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Petasites frigidus ssp. palmatus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Petasites frigidus ssp. palmatus
© 2019 Steve Conger

Petasites frigidus var. palmatus    Arctic sweet coltsfoot,  Western coltsfoot
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Petasites frigidus var. palmatus
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Petasites frigidus var. palmatus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Petasites frigidus var. palmatus
© 2019 Steve Conger

Phacelia bolanderi    Bolander's phacelia,  Redwood phacelia
native
Perennial herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia bolanderi
© 2021 Don Hollander
Phacelia bolanderi
© 2017 Peter Warner
Phacelia bolanderi
© 2021 Don Hollander

Phacelia californica    California phacelia,  Phacelia,  Rock phacelia
native
Perennial herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia californica
© 2024 Eliezer Margolis
Phacelia californica
© 2022 Christine Kelly
Phacelia californica
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

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 insularis var. continentis    North coast phacelia
rare native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia insularis var. continentis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Phacelia insularis var. continentis
© 2023 Scott Yarger
Phacelia insularis var. continentis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Phacelia malvifolia    Stinging phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia malvifolia
© 2018 Michael Mitchell
Phacelia malvifolia
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Phacelia malvifolia
© 2018 Rebecca Schoenenberger

Phacelia ramosissima var. montereyensis    Branching phacelia
native
Perennial herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

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

Phalaris californica    California canarygrass,  Canarygrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus contorta ssp. contorta
© 2019 Wyatt Dooley
Pinus contorta ssp. contorta
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Pinus contorta ssp. contorta
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Pinus muricata    Bishop pine,  Bull pine,  Prickle cone pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus muricata
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Pinus muricata
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Pinus muricata
© 2023 Karen Swift

Pinus radiata    Monterey pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

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

Piperia elegans    Coast piperia,  Elegant piperia,  Elegant rein orchid
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Piperia elegans
© 2023 Steve Conger
Piperia elegans
© 2018 Alexandra Kookootsedes
Piperia elegans
© 2022 Hunter Breck

Plagiobothrys reticulatus var. reticulatus    Reticulate popcorn flower
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys reticulatus var. reticulatus
© 2014 Dana York
Plagiobothrys reticulatus var. reticulatus
© 2014 Dana York
Plagiobothrys reticulatus var. reticulatus
© 2014 Dana York

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 elongata    Annual coast plantago,  Coastal plantain,  Long leaf plantain
native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago elongata
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Plantago elongata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Plantago elongata
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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 maritima    Alkali plantain,  Goose tongue,  Maritime plantain
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago maritima
© 2018 Adam Chasey
Plantago maritima
© 2021 Jamie Spielmann
Plantago maritima
© 2020 Ken Hickman

Plantago subnuda    Mexican plantain,  Naked plantain,  Tall coastal plantain
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago subnuda
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Plantago subnuda
© 2022 Dianne Lake
Plantago subnuda
© 2009 Toni Corelli

Platanthera leucostachys    Sierra bog orchid,  White Flowered Bog-Orchid
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Platanthera leucostachys
© 2022 Mike Russler
Platanthera leucostachys
© 2014 Dee Warenycia
Platanthera leucostachys
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

Platystemon californicus    Cream cups,  Creamcups
native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Platystemon californicus
© 2017 Nathanial Wigington
Platystemon californicus
© 2022 John L. Thompson
Platystemon californicus
© 2022 John L. Thompson

Plectritis congesta    Sea blush,  Shortspur seablush
native
Annual herb

VALERIANACEAE

Plectritis congesta
© 2023 Helen Hancock
Plectritis congesta
© 2023 Catherine Chang
Plectritis congesta
© 2023 Helen Hancock

Plectritis congesta ssp. brachystemon    Shortspur seablush
native
Annual herb

VALERIANACEAE

Plectritis congesta ssp. brachystemon
© 2023 Catherine Chang
Plectritis congesta ssp. brachystemon
© 2005 Steve Matson
Plectritis congesta ssp. brachystemon
© 2018 Gail Johnson

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

Poa confinis    Beach blue grass,  Coastline bluegrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Poa confinis
© 2021 Chris Brant
Poa confinis
© 2021 Chris Brant
Poa confinis
© 2022 John Rawlings

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

POACEAE

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

Poa pratensis ssp. pratensis    Kentucky blue grass,  Kentucky bluegrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Poa pratensis ssp. pratensis
© 2024 Erin Bergman
Poa pratensis ssp. pratensis
© 2024 David popp
Poa pratensis ssp. pratensis
© 2021 John Rawlings

Poa pratensis ssp. pratensis*    Kentucky blue grass,  Kentucky bluegrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Poa pratensis ssp. pratensis*
© 2024 Erin Bergman
Poa pratensis ssp. pratensis*
© 2024 Emily R. Allen
Poa pratensis ssp. pratensis*
© 2024 Emily R. Allen

Poa unilateralis    Ocean bluff blue grass,  San francisco bluegrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Poa unilateralis
© 2019 Justin Luong
Poa unilateralis
© 2018 John Rawlings
Poa unilateralis
© 2018 Gregory Arena

Pogogyne zizyphoroides    Sacramento mesamint,  Sacramento mint,  Sacramento pogogyne
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Pogogyne zizyphoroides
© 2022 Steve Matson
Pogogyne zizyphoroides
© 2022 Steve Matson
Pogogyne zizyphoroides
© 2022 Charles Russell

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

Polycarpon tetraphyllum var. t.*    Four leaved all seed,  Four leaved allseed,  Four leaved polycarp
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Polycarpon tetraphyllum var. t.*
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Polycarpon tetraphyllum var. t.*
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Polycarpon tetraphyllum var. t.*
© 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 aviculare ssp. depressum*    Prostrate knotweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum aviculare ssp. depressum*
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Polygonum aviculare ssp. depressum*
© 2023 Cynthia Powell
Polygonum aviculare ssp. depressum*
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Polygonum paronychia    Beach knotweed,  Dune knotweed
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Polypodium californicum    California polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

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

Polypodium calirhiza    Acrid fern,  Licorice fern,  Nested polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

Polypodium calirhiza
© 2022 BOB CASE
Polypodium calirhiza
© 2015 James Gonsman
Polypodium calirhiza
© 2020 Susan McDougall

Polypodium scouleri    Leather fern,  Leather leaf fern,  Leathery polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

Polypodium scouleri
© 2025 Mary Ann Machi
Polypodium scouleri
© 2025 Mary Ann Machi
Polypodium scouleri
© 2025 Mary Ann Machi

Polypogon interruptus    Ditch beard grass,  Ditch rabbitsfoot grass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Polypogon interruptus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Polypogon interruptus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Polypogon interruptus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Polypogon maritimus    Mediterranean beard grass,  Mediterranean rabbitsfoot grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Polypogon maritimus
© 2022 David popp
Polypogon maritimus
© 2020 Diana Wahl
Polypogon maritimus
© 2024 David popp

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

POACEAE

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

Polystichum munitum    Western sword fern,  Western swordfern
native
Fern

DRYOPTERIDACEAE

Polystichum munitum
© 2021 Julie A. Kierstead
Polystichum munitum
© 2022 Jerry Murray
Polystichum munitum
© 2011 Toni Corelli

Potamogeton nodosus    Long leaved pondweed,  Longleaf pondweed,  Pondweed
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

POTAMOGETONACEAE

Potamogeton nodosus
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Potamogeton nodosus
© 2019 Gena Bentall
Potamogeton nodosus
© 2020 Ken Hickman

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

Potentilla palustris    Marsh cinquefoil
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Potentilla palustris
© 2006 Steve Matson
Potentilla palustris
© 2006 Steve Matson
Potentilla palustris
© 2006 Steve Matson

Prosartes smithii    Largeflower fairybells
native
Perennial herb

LILIACEAE

Prosartes smithii
© 2021 Steve Matson
Prosartes smithii
© 2021 Steve Matson
Prosartes smithii
© 2021 Steve Matson

Prunella vulgaris    Common selfheal,  Self heal,  Selfheal
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Prunella vulgaris
© 2022 Steve Matson
Prunella vulgaris
© 2022 Steve Matson
Prunella vulgaris
© 2022 Steve Matson

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

LAMIACEAE

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

Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum    Pink cudweed
native
Annual, Biennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Pseudognaphalium stramineum    Cottonbatting plant
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Pseudognaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Pseudognaphalium stramineum
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Pseudotsuga menziesii    Douglas fir
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pseudotsuga menziesii
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Pseudotsuga menziesii
© 2023 Ryan O'Dell
Pseudotsuga menziesii
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

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

PINACEAE

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

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

DENNSTAEDTIACEAE

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

Quercus garryana    Garry's oak,  Oregon oak, garry oak,  Oregon white oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus garryana
© 2023 Michele Hammond
Quercus garryana
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Quercus garryana
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Ranunculus californicus    California buttercup
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

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

Ranunculus occidentalis    Western buttercup
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Ranunculus occidentalis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Ranunculus occidentalis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Ranunculus occidentalis
© 2003 Steve Matson

Ranunculus orthorhynchus    Bloomer's buttercup,  Straight beaked buttercup,  Straightbeak buttercup
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Ranunculus orthorhynchus
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Ranunculus orthorhynchus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Ranunculus orthorhynchus
© 2019 Hunter Breck

Ranunculus repens    Creeping buttercup,  Crowfoot, creeping buttercup
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Ranunculus repens
© 2022 Bob Sweatt
Ranunculus repens
© 2021 Norma Solarz
Ranunculus repens
© 2017 Elliot Gunnison

Raphanus raphanistrum    Jointed charlock,  Painted charlock,  Wild radish
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Raphanus raphanistrum
© 2025 Mary Ann Machi
Raphanus raphanistrum
© 2016 Camille Nowell
Raphanus raphanistrum
© 2018 Angelique Herman

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 purshiana    Cascara buckthorn
native
Tree, Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Rhamnus purshiana
© 2017 Steve Matson
Rhamnus purshiana
© 2017 Steve Matson
Rhamnus purshiana
© 2017 Steve Matson

Rhododendron columbianum    Western labrador tea
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Rhododendron columbianum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Rhododendron columbianum
© 2008 Steve Matson
Rhododendron columbianum
© 2008 Steve Matson

Rhododendron macrophyllum    California rose bay,  Coast rhododendron,  Pacific rhododendron
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Rhododendron macrophyllum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Rhododendron macrophyllum
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Rhododendron macrophyllum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Rhynchospora alba    White beaked rush,  White beaksedge
rare native
Perennial grasslike herb (rhizomatous)

CYPERACEAE

Rhynchospora alba
© 2006 Steve Matson
Rhynchospora alba
© 2006 Steve Matson
Rhynchospora alba
© 2019 SPI Botany

Ribes menziesii    Canyon gooseberry,  Gooseberry
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes menziesii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ribes menziesii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ribes menziesii
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum
© 2025 Mary Ann Machi
Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Romulea rosea var. australis*    Rosy sandcrocus
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Romulea rosea var. australis*
© 2024 David Wolfson
Romulea rosea var. australis*
© 2022 Lenihan Mazur
Romulea rosea var. australis*
© 2018 Robin Hunter

Rosa nutkana var. nutkana    Nootka rose
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rosa nutkana var. nutkana
© 2021 Alison Gardner
Rosa nutkana var. nutkana
© 2021 Alison Gardner
Rosa nutkana var. nutkana
© 2014 Zoya Akulova

Rosa rubiginosa    Sweet brier
non-native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rosa rubiginosa
© 2020 MCOSD EDRR
Rosa rubiginosa
© 2020 Jacob Martin
Rosa rubiginosa
© 2023 Robert Steers

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

ROSACEAE

Rubus armeniacus
© 2014 James Gonsman
Rubus armeniacus
© 2018 Richard Spjut
Rubus armeniacus
© 2013 Michael Mitchell

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

Rubus spectabilis    Salmon berry,  Salmonberry
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rubus spectabilis
© 2017 James Gonsman
Rubus spectabilis
© 2022 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Rubus spectabilis
© 2016 Steve Matson

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 crassus    Willow leaved dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex crassus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Rumex crassus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Rumex crassus
© 2021 Cynthia Powell

Rumex crispus    Curly dock,  Curly leaved dock,  Rhubarb
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex crispus
© 2018 Tim Lewis
Rumex crispus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Rumex crispus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Rumex obtusifolius    Bitter dock
non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Rumex salicifolius var. crassus    Willow leaved dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex salicifolius var. crassus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Rumex salicifolius var. crassus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Rumex salicifolius var. crassus
© 2021 Cynthia Powell

Rytidosperma penicillatum    Purple awned wallaby grass ,  Hairy oat grass,  Poverty grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Rytidosperma penicillatum
© 2019 Eric Wrubel
Rytidosperma penicillatum
© 2024 Laura Booth
Rytidosperma penicillatum
© 2018 Sarah Inman

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

Sagina maxima ssp. crassicaulis    Beach pearlwort,  Perennial pearlwort,  Stickystem pearlwort
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Sagina maxima ssp. crassicaulis
© 2011 Sangeet Khalsa
Sagina maxima ssp. crassicaulis
© 2005 Doreen L. Smith

Sagina procumbens    Arctic pearlwort,  Birdeye pearlwort
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Sagina procumbens
© 2022 John Doyen
Sagina procumbens
© 2022 John Doyen
Sagina procumbens
© 2022 John Doyen

Salix hookeriana    Coastal willow,  Dune willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

Salix hookeriana
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Salix hookeriana
© 2022 John Rawlings
Salix hookeriana
© 2019 Susan McDougall

Salix laevigata    Polished willow,  Red willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Salix laevigata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Salix laevigata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Salix laevigata
© 2017 Steve Matson

Salix lasiandra ssp. lasiandra    Pacific willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

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

Salix lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

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

Salix sitchensis    Coulter willow,  Sitka willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

Salix sitchensis
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Salix sitchensis
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Salix sitchensis
© 2019 Marisa Persaud

Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa    Pacific red elderberry
native
Shrub

VIBURNACEAE

Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa
© 2017 James Gonsman
Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa
© 2014 James Gonsman

Sanicula arctopoides    Footsteps of spring,  Yellow mats
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Sanicula arctopoides
© 2019 Eliezer Margolis
Sanicula arctopoides
© 2017 James Gonsman
Sanicula arctopoides
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

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

APIACEAE

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

Satureja douglasii    Yerba buena
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Satureja douglasii
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Satureja douglasii
© 2012 Gary McDonald
Satureja douglasii
© 2012 Gary McDonald

Scandix pecten-veneris    Shepherd's needle,  Shepherdsneedle,  Venus' needle
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

APIACEAE

Scandix pecten-veneris
© 2006 Steve Matson
Scandix pecten-veneris
© 2018 Stacie Wolny
Scandix pecten-veneris
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Sceptridium multifidum    Leather grape-fern
native
fern

OPHIOGLOSSACEAE

Sceptridium multifidum
© 2023 Cynthia Powell
Sceptridium multifidum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Sceptridium multifidum
© 2020 Jonathan Lee

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson
Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson
Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson

Schoenoplectus californicus    California bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

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

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Schoenoplectus pungens var. longispicatus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Schoenoplectus pungens var. longispicatus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Schoenoplectus pungens var. longispicatus
© 2008 Toni Corelli

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Scirpus acutus var. occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson
Scirpus acutus var. occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson
Scirpus acutus var. occidentalis
© 2019 Steve Matson

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 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

Scirpus pungens    Common threesquare
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Scirpus pungens
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Scirpus pungens
© 2022 John Rawlings
Scirpus pungens
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

Scrophularia californica    California bee plant,  California figwort
native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Scrophularia californica
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Scrophularia californica
© 2006 Steve Matson
Scrophularia californica
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

Senecio glomeratus    Cutleaf burnweed
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Senecio jacobaea    Stinking willie,  Tansy ragwort
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio jacobaea
© 2022 Michael Weldon
Senecio jacobaea
© 2022 Michael Weldon
Senecio jacobaea
© 2018 Jennifer Mo

Senecio mikanioides    Cape ivy
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio mikanioides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Senecio mikanioides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Senecio mikanioides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Senecio minimus    Coastal burnweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Senecio sylvaticus    Woodland groundsel,  Woodland ragwort
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio sylvaticus
© 2024 Mark Kircher
Senecio sylvaticus
© 2024 Diana Wahl
Senecio sylvaticus
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead

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

Sequoia sempervirens    Coast redwood
native
Tree

CUPRESSACEAE

Sequoia sempervirens
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Sequoia sempervirens
© 2022 David Strauch
Sequoia sempervirens
© 2019 R.A. Chasey

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

MALVACEAE

Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora
© 2022 Mary Conway
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Sisymbrium officinale    Hedge mustard,  Hedgemustard
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

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

Sisyrinchium bellum    Western blue eyed grass
native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Sisyrinchium bellum
© 2024 Steve Conger
Sisyrinchium bellum
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Sisyrinchium bellum
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

Sisyrinchium californicum    California golden eyed grass,  Golden blue eyed grass,  Yellow eyed grass
native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Sisyrinchium californicum
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Sisyrinchium californicum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Sisyrinchium californicum
© 2021 Jamie Spielmann

Smilacina racemosa    Feathery false lily of the valley
native
Perennial herb

RUSCACEAE

Smilacina racemosa
© 2017 Steve Matson
Smilacina racemosa
© 2018 Steve Matson
Smilacina racemosa
© 2017 Steve Matson

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

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

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

Solidago canadensis ssp. elongata    West coast canada goldenrod
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Solidago canadensis ssp. elongata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Solidago canadensis ssp. elongata
© 2021 Mike Russler
Solidago canadensis ssp. elongata
© 2022 Steve Matson

Solidago elongata    West coast canada goldenrod
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Solidago elongata
© 2003 Steve Matson
Solidago elongata
© 2021 Mike Russler
Solidago elongata
© 2022 Steve Matson

Solidago spathulata    Dune goldenrod
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Solidago spathulata
© 2016 Steve Matson
Solidago spathulata
© 2016 Steve Matson
Solidago spathulata
© 2016 Steve Matson

native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Solidago spathulata ssp. spathulata
© 2016 Steve Matson
Solidago spathulata ssp. spathulata
© 2016 Steve Matson
Solidago spathulata ssp. spathulata
© 2016 Steve Matson

Solidago velutina ssp. californica    California goldenrod,  Oreja de liebre
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Solidago velutina ssp. californica
© 2013 Steve Matson
Solidago velutina ssp. californica
© 2008 Steve Matson
Solidago velutina ssp. californica
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

ASTERACEAE

Soliva sessilis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Soliva sessilis
© 2019 Abbot Chambers
Soliva sessilis
© 2019 Abbot Chambers

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Sonchus asper ssp. asper*    Spiny sowthistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Sonchus asper ssp. asper*
© 2010 Michael Mitchell
Sonchus asper ssp. asper*
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead
Sonchus asper ssp. 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 emersum ssp. emersum    European bur reed
native
Perennial herb

TYPHACEAE

Sparganium emersum ssp. emersum
© 2018 Steve Matson
Sparganium emersum ssp. emersum
© 2018 Steve Matson
Sparganium emersum ssp. emersum
© 2019 David Greenberger

Spergula arvensis    Corn spurry
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

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

Spiranthes porrifolia    Creamy ladies tresses,  Creamy ladies' tresses,  Western ladies tresses
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Spiranthes porrifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Spiranthes porrifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Spiranthes porrifolia
© 2019 Julie Kierstead Nelson

Spiranthes romanzoffiana    Hooded ladies tresses,  Hooded ladies' tresses,  Ladies' tresses
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Spiranthes romanzoffiana
© 2003 Steve Matson
Spiranthes romanzoffiana
© 2003 Steve Matson
Spiranthes romanzoffiana
© 2003 Steve Matson

Spirodela punctata    Dotted duckmeat
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ARACEAE

Spirodela punctata
© 2010 George W. Hartwell
Spirodela punctata
© 2022 David popp
Spirodela punctata
© 2010 George W. Hartwell

Stachys chamissonis    Coast hedge nettle,  Coastal hedgenettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

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

Stachys rigida    Rough hedgenettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys rigida
© 2014 Steve Matson
Stachys rigida
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff
Stachys rigida
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Stellaria crispa    Curled starwort,  Ruffled starwort
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Stellaria crispa
© 2010 Barry Breckling
Stellaria crispa
© 2006 Doreen L. Smith
Stellaria crispa
© 2012 Jean Pawek

Stellaria littoralis    Beach starwort,  Shore chickweed,  Shore starwort
rare native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Stellaria littoralis
© 2017 David Greenberger
Stellaria littoralis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Stellaria littoralis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Stellaria media    Chickweed
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Stellaria nitens    Shining chickweed,  Shiny chickweed,  Smooth chickweed
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Stellaria nitens
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Stellaria nitens
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Stellaria nitens
© 2020 Ken Hickman

Stellaria pallida    Pale starwort
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Stellaria pallida
© 2022 Donald Burk
Stellaria pallida
© 2004 Keir Morse
Stellaria pallida
© 2004 Keir Morse

Struthiopteris spicant    Deer fern
native
Fern

BLECHNACEAE

Struthiopteris spicant
© 2023 Sam Abercrombie
Struthiopteris spicant
© 2022 Christine Kelly
Struthiopteris spicant
© 2018 Adam Chasey

Symphoricarpos albus ssp. laevigatus    Common snowberry,  Upright snowberry,  Snowberry
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Symphoricarpos albus ssp. laevigatus
© 2020 Jacob Smith
Symphoricarpos albus ssp. laevigatus
© 2020 Jacob Smith
Symphoricarpos albus ssp. laevigatus
© 2021 Mike Russler

Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus    Common snowberry,  Upright snowberry,  Snowberry
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus
© 2020 Jacob Smith
Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus
© 2020 Jacob Smith
Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus
© 2021 Mike Russler

Symphyotrichum chilense    California aster,  Pacific aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Symphyotrichum chilense
© 2020 Suzanne L. Weakley
Symphyotrichum chilense
© 2013 Arcangelo Wessells
Symphyotrichum chilense
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

Taraxia ovata    Sun cup,  Goldeneggs
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

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

Tetragonia tetragonioides    New zealand spinach
invasive non-native
Annual herb

AIZOACEAE

Tetragonia tetragonioides
© 2017 James Bailey
Tetragonia tetragonioides
© 2022 David Strauch
Tetragonia tetragonioides
© 2009 Neal Kramer

Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum    Fendler's meadow rue,  Meadow rue,  Torrey's meadow rue
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum
© 2017 Thomas Reyes
Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Thalictrum fendleri var. polycarpum
© 2020 Diane Etchison

native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Tolmiea diplomenziesii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Tolmiea diplomenziesii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Tolmiea diplomenziesii
© 2021 Steve Matson

Tolmiea menziesii    Pig a back plant,  Youth on age
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Tolmiea menziesii
© 2023 Steve Conger
Tolmiea menziesii
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Tolmiea menziesii
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi

Torreyochloa pallida var. pauciflora    Mannagrass,  Pale false mannagrass,  Weak mannagrass
native
Perennial grass (rhizomatous)

POACEAE

Torreyochloa pallida var. pauciflora
© 2019 Matt Berger
Torreyochloa pallida var. pauciflora
© 2019 Matt Berger
Torreyochloa pallida var. pauciflora
© 2020 John Rawlings

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

Toxicoscordion fremontii    Fremont's star lily,  Fremont's death camas
native
Perennial herb

MELANTHIACEAE

Toxicoscordion fremontii
© 2024 Carissa Brands
Toxicoscordion fremontii
© 2024 Mary Conway
Toxicoscordion fremontii
© 2021 Kristen Nelson

Trientalis latifolia    Pacific starflower
native
Perennial herb

MYRSINACEAE

Trientalis latifolia
© 2008 Steve Matson
Trientalis latifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Trientalis latifolia
© 2024 Ben Spencer-Cooke

Trifolium barbigerum    Bearded clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium barbigerum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Trifolium barbigerum
© 2010 Toni Corelli
Trifolium barbigerum
© 2017 Toni Corelli

Trifolium depauperatum    Cowbag clover,  Dwarf sack clover,  Pale sack clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium depauperatum
© 2021 Steve Matson
Trifolium depauperatum
© 2021 Steve Matson
Trifolium depauperatum
© 2022 Ken-ichi Ueda

Trifolium dubium    Shamrock clover,  Little Hop Clover,  Suckling clover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium dubium
© 2018 Stacie Wolny
Trifolium dubium
© 2022 Dana York
Trifolium dubium
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR

Trifolium fucatum    Bull clover,  Sour clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium fucatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Trifolium fucatum
© 2024 Mike Russler
Trifolium fucatum
© 2025 Mike Russler

Trifolium glomeratum    Clustered clover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium glomeratum
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Trifolium glomeratum
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Trifolium glomeratum
© 2023 Donald Burk

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

FABACEAE

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

Trifolium hirtum    Rose clover
invasive non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

Trifolium macraei
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Trifolium macraei
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Trifolium macraei
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

Trifolium microcephalum    Hairy clover,  Small headed clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

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

Trifolium repens    White clover
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium repens
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Trifolium repens
© 2007 Steve Matson
Trifolium repens
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Trifolium variegatum    Variegated clover,  White tipped clover,  Whitetip clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium variegatum
© 2022 Steve Matson
Trifolium variegatum
© 2017 Michael Mitchell
Trifolium variegatum
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Trifolium willdenovii    Tomcat clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium willdenovii
© 2024 Steve Conger
Trifolium willdenovii
© 2024 Steve Conger
Trifolium willdenovii
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

Trifolium wormskioldii    Coast clover,  Cow clover,  Cows clover
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium wormskioldii
© 2021 Bob Sweatt
Trifolium wormskioldii
© 2023 Mike Russler
Trifolium wormskioldii
© 2021 Alison Gardner

Triglochin concinna    Arrow grass,  Utah arrowgrass
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

JUNCAGINACEAE

Triglochin concinna
© 2013 Steve Matson
Triglochin concinna
© 2013 Steve Matson
Triglochin concinna
© 2013 Steve Matson

Triglochin maritima    Arrowgrass,  Seaside arrow grass,  Seaside arrowgrass
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

JUNCAGINACEAE

Triglochin maritima
© 2008 Steve Matson
Triglochin maritima
© 2008 Steve Matson
Triglochin maritima
© 2023 Steve Conger

Triglochin scilloides    Flowering-quillwort
native
Annual herb (aquatic)

JUNCAGINACEAE

Triglochin scilloides
© 2018 Carol Witham
Triglochin scilloides
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Triglochin scilloides
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Triglochin striata    Three ribbed arrow grass,  Threerib arrowgrass
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

JUNCAGINACEAE

Triglochin striata
© 2022 Ken Hickman
Triglochin striata
© 2021 Jutta Burger
Triglochin striata
© 2021 John Game

Triphysaria eriantha ssp. rosea    Johnny tuck,  Pink butter 'n' eggs
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Triphysaria eriantha ssp. rosea
© 2017 Gary Morgret
Triphysaria eriantha ssp. rosea
© 2017 Cynthia Powell
Triphysaria eriantha ssp. rosea
© 2020 Mary Sue Ittner

Triphysaria eriantha var. rosea    Johnny tuck,  Pink butter 'n' eggs
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Triphysaria eriantha var. rosea
© 2017 Gary Morgret
Triphysaria eriantha var. rosea
© 2017 Cynthia Powell
Triphysaria eriantha var. rosea
© 2020 Mary Sue Ittner

Triphysaria versicolor ssp. versicolor    Yellow owl's clover,  Yellowbeak owl's clover
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Triphysaria versicolor ssp. versicolor
© 2019 Toni Corelli
Triphysaria versicolor ssp. versicolor
© 2023 Julia King
Triphysaria versicolor ssp. versicolor
© 2019 Toni Corelli

Triteleia laxa    Ithuriel's spear
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

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

Typha angustifolia    Nail rod,  Narrow leaf cattail,  Narrowleaf cattail
non-native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

TYPHACEAE

Typha angustifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Typha angustifolia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Typha angustifolia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

TYPHACEAE

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

Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis    American stinging nettle,  California nettle
native
Perennial herb

URTICACEAE

Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis
© 2020 Lynn Overtree
Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis
© 2007 Toni Corelli
Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis
© 2021 Chuck Kozak

Urtica dioica var. gracilis    American stinging nettle,  California nettle
native
Perennial herb

URTICACEAE

Urtica dioica var. gracilis
© 2020 Lynn Overtree
Urtica dioica var. gracilis
© 2007 Toni Corelli
Urtica dioica var. gracilis
© 2021 Chuck Kozak

Utricularia macrorhiza    Common bladderwort
native
Perennial herb

LENTIBULARIACEAE

Utricularia macrorhiza
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Utricularia macrorhiza
© 2006 Steve Matson
Utricularia macrorhiza
© 2006 Steve Matson

Utricularia vulgaris    Common bladderwort
native
Perennial herb

LENTIBULARIACEAE

Utricularia vulgaris
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Utricularia vulgaris
© 2006 Steve Matson
Utricularia vulgaris
© 2006 Steve Matson

Vaccinium ovatum    California huckleberry,  Evergreen huckleberry
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Vaccinium ovatum
© 2017 James Gonsman
Vaccinium ovatum
© 2015 Chris Jaster
Vaccinium ovatum
© 2021 Mike Russler

Vaccinium parvifolium    California red huckleberry,  Red bilberry, red huckleberry
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Vaccinium parvifolium
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Vaccinium parvifolium
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Vaccinium parvifolium
© 2023 Caitlyn Allchin

Veratrum fimbriatum    Fringed cornlily,  Fringed false hellebore
rare native
Perennial herb

MELANTHIACEAE

Veratrum fimbriatum
© 2021 Roy West
Veratrum fimbriatum
© 2019 R.A. Chasey
Veratrum fimbriatum
© 2019 David Greenberger

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

PLANTAGINACEAE

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

Veronica scutellata    Marsh speedwell,  Skullcap speedwell
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Veronica scutellata
© 2024 Steve Conger
Veronica scutellata
© 2022 Bob Sweatt
Veronica scutellata
© 2022 Bob Sweatt

Vicia americana    American vetch
native
Perennial herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia americana
© 2022 Mary Sue Ittner
Vicia americana
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia americana
© 2021 Charles Smith

Vicia cracca    Bird vetch
non-native
Perennial herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia cracca
© 2021 stephen rosenthal
Vicia cracca
© 2021 stephen rosenthal
Vicia cracca
© 2007 Louis-M. Landry

Vicia gigantea    Giant vetch
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Vicia gigantea
© 2022 morganstickrod
Vicia gigantea
© 2006 Steve Matson
Vicia gigantea
© 2006 Steve Matson

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

Vicia sativa var. nigra    Common vetch,  Garden vetch,  Smaller common vetch
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia sativa var. nigra
© 2020 Ken Lunders
Vicia sativa var. nigra
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia sativa var. nigra
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

APOCYNACEAE

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

Viola adunca    Blue violet,  Dog violet,  Hookedspur violet
native
Perennial herb

VIOLACEAE

Viola adunca
© 2015 Steve Matson
Viola adunca
© 2025 Katy Pye
Viola adunca
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi

Viola adunca ssp. adunca    Blue violet,  Western dog violet
native
Perennial herb

VIOLACEAE

Viola adunca ssp. adunca
© 2015 Steve Matson
Viola adunca ssp. adunca
© 2022 Mike Russler
Viola adunca ssp. adunca
© 2020 Susan McDougall

Viola sempervirens    Evergreen violet,  Redwood violet
native
Perennial herb

VIOLACEAE

Viola sempervirens
© 2021 Steve Matson
Viola sempervirens
© 2021 Steve Matson
Viola sempervirens
© 2021 Steve Matson

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

Whipplea modesta    Modesty,  Whipplea,  Whipplevine
native
Vine, Shrub

HYDRANGEACEAE

Whipplea modesta
© 2017 Steve Matson
Whipplea modesta
© 2017 Steve Matson
Whipplea modesta
© 2004 Steve Matson

Woodwardia fimbriata    Chain fern,  Giant chain fern,  Giant chainfern
native
Fern

BLECHNACEAE

Woodwardia fimbriata
© 2019 Julie Kierstead Nelson
Woodwardia fimbriata
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Woodwardia fimbriata
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead

Wyethia angustifolia    California compassplant,  Narrow leaf mule ears,  Narrow leaved mule ears
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Wyethia angustifolia
© 2024 Alaine Arslan
Wyethia angustifolia
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Wyethia angustifolia
© 2009 BOB CASE

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

Zeltnera davyi    Davy's centaury
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

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

Zigadenus fremontii    Fremont's star lily,  Fremont's death camas
native
Perennial herb

MELANTHIACEAE

Zigadenus fremontii
© 2024 Carissa Brands
Zigadenus fremontii
© 2024 Mary Conway
Zigadenus fremontii
© 2021 Kristen Nelson