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

NYCTAGINACEAE

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

Abutilon palmeri    Palmer's abutilon,  Palmer's indian mallow
native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Abutilon palmeri
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Abutilon palmeri
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Abutilon palmeri
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Acalypha californica    California acalypha,  California copperleaf
native
Shrub

EUPHORBIACEAE

Acalypha californica
© 2020 David Greenberger
Acalypha californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Acalypha californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Acmispon glaber    Deerweed
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Adenostoma sparsifolium    Red shanks
native
Tree

ROSACEAE

Adenostoma sparsifolium
© 2024 Mike Russler
Adenostoma sparsifolium
© 2019 Aaron Echols
Adenostoma sparsifolium
© 2024 Mike Russler

Adolphia californica    California adolphia
rare native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Adolphia californica
© 2019 Alexander S. Kunz
Adolphia californica
© 2012 Keir Morse
Adolphia californica
© 2012 Keir Morse

Aesculus californica    Buckeye,  California buckeye,  California horse chestnut
native
Tree

SAPINDACEAE

Aesculus californica
© 2011 Steve Matson
Aesculus californica
© 2011 Steve Matson
Aesculus californica
© 2019 Verna Jigour

Agave deserti    Desert agave
native
Shrub

AGAVACEAE

Agave deserti
© 2020 David Greenberger
Agave deserti
© 2019 Matt Berger
Agave deserti
© 2023 Julia Markey

Agave shawii    Coastal agave,  Shaw's agave
native
Shrub

AGAVACEAE

Agave shawii
© 2011 Keir Morse
Agave shawii
© 2022 Olga Batalov
Agave shawii
© 2011 Keir Morse

Alnus rhombifolia    White alder
native
Tree

BETULACEAE

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

Ambrosia pumila    Ragweed,  San diego ambrosia,  San diego ragweed
rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

ASTERACEAE

Ambrosia pumila
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Ambrosia pumila
© 2024 Cynthia Powell
Ambrosia pumila
© 2018 Neil Uelman

Amorpha fruticosa    Desert indigobush,  Western false indigo
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Amorpha fruticosa
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Amorpha fruticosa
© 2008 Gerald Carr
Amorpha fruticosa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Anemopsis californica    Yerba mansa
native
Perennial herb

SAURURACEAE

Anemopsis californica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Anemopsis californica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Anemopsis californica
© 2022 Steve Matson

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

RANUNCULACEAE

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

Arctostaphylos bakeri    Baker's manzanita
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos bakeri
© 2017 Adam Chasey
Arctostaphylos bakeri
© 2021 Mike Russler
Arctostaphylos bakeri
© 2021 Mike Russler

Arctostaphylos densiflora    Vine hill manzanita
rare native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos densiflora
© 2021 Zoya Akulova
Arctostaphylos densiflora
© 2021 Mike Russler
Arctostaphylos densiflora
© 2021 Mike Russler

Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. crassifolia    Costa baja manzanita,  Del mar manzanita
rare native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. crassifolia
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. crassifolia
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. crassifolia
© 2016 Chris Hendrickson

Arctostaphylos glauca    Big berry manzanita,  Bigberry manzanita
native
Tree, Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos glauca
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Arctostaphylos glauca
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Arctostaphylos glauca
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Arctostaphylos insularis    Island manzanita
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos insularis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Arctostaphylos insularis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Arctostaphylos insularis
© 2014 Steve Matson

Arctostaphylos manzanita    Common manzanita
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos manzanita
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Arctostaphylos manzanita
© 2019 R.A. Chasey
Arctostaphylos manzanita
© 2019 Julie Kierstead Nelson

Arctostaphylos pumila    Dune manzanita,  Sandmat manzanita
rare native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos pumila
© 2020 David Greenberger
Arctostaphylos pumila
© 2020 David Greenberger
Arctostaphylos pumila
© 2022 Mary Conway

Arctostaphylos refugioensis    Refugio manzanita
rare native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos refugioensis
© 2021 Bryant Baker
Arctostaphylos refugioensis
© 2020 David Greenberger
Arctostaphylos refugioensis
© 2021 Bryant Baker

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi    Bearberry manzanita,  Kinnikinnick
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
© 2016 Steve Matson
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
© 2016 Steve Matson
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
© 2016 Steve Matson

Aristolochia californica    California pipe vine,  California pipevine,  Dutchman's pipe
native
Vine, Shrub

ARISTOLOCHIACEAE

Aristolochia californica
© 2024 Ty Childress
Aristolochia californica
© 2018 Pamela Bateman
Aristolochia californica
© 2019 Ramona Robison

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Artemisia douglasiana    California mugwort,  Douglas' sagewort
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Artemisia palmeri    San diego sagewort
rare native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia palmeri
© 2016 Chris Hendrickson
Artemisia palmeri
© 2018 Angelique Herman
Artemisia palmeri
© 2018 Angelique Herman

Artemisia tridentata    Big sagebrush,  Common sagebrush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia tridentata
© 2022 Steve Matson
Artemisia tridentata
© 2022 Steve Matson
Artemisia tridentata
© 2022 Steve Matson

Asclepias fascicularis    Narrow leaf milkweed
native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

Asclepias fascicularis
© 2010 Steve Matson
Asclepias fascicularis
© 2010 Steve Matson
Asclepias fascicularis
© 2014 Steve Matson

Atriplex canescens    Fourwing saltbush,  Hoary saltbush,  Shadscale
native
Shrub

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex canescens
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Atriplex canescens
© 2022 Steve Matson
Atriplex canescens
© 2020 Richard Spjut

native
Shrub

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex lentiformis ssp. breweri
© 2018 Rachelle Gray
Atriplex lentiformis ssp. breweri
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex lentiformis ssp. breweri
© 2021 Richard Spjut

Atriplex lentiformis    Big saltbush
native
Shrub

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex lentiformis
© 2018 Rachelle Gray
Atriplex lentiformis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex lentiformis
© 2021 Richard Spjut

Atriplex polycarpa    Allscale saltbush,  Allscale, cattle spinach,  Cattle saltbush
native
Shrub

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex polycarpa
© 2018 Angelique Herman
Atriplex polycarpa
© 2022 Steve Matson
Atriplex polycarpa
© 2022 Steve Matson

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. pilularis
© 2010 Michael Mitchell
Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

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

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis salicifolia
© 2023 Julia Markey
Baccharis salicifolia
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis salicifolia
© 2020 Aaron Echols

Baccharis sarothroides    Desertbroom baccharis
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis sarothroides
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis sarothroides
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis sarothroides
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Bahiopsis laciniata    San Diego County viguiera
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Bahiopsis laciniata
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Bahiopsis laciniata
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Bahiopsis laciniata
© 2024 Mike Russler

Baileya multiradiata    Desert marigold
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Baileya multiradiata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Baileya multiradiata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Baileya multiradiata
© 2018 Steven MacDonald

Berberis aquifolium    Mountain grape,  Mountaingrape,  Oregon grape
native
Shrub

BERBERIDACEAE

Berberis aquifolium
© 2017 Steve Matson
Berberis aquifolium
© 2017 Steve Matson
Berberis aquifolium
© 2021 Steve Matson

Berberis aquifolium var. repens    Creeping oregon grape,  Dwarf mahonia
native
Shrub

BERBERIDACEAE

Berberis aquifolium var. repens
© 2021 Steve Matson
Berberis aquifolium var. repens
© 2005 Steve Matson
Berberis aquifolium var. repens
© 2005 Steve Matson

Bergerocactus emoryi    Cunyado,  Golden spined cereus
rare native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Bergerocactus emoryi
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Bergerocactus emoryi
© 2023 Olga Batalov
Bergerocactus emoryi
© 2023 Eric Koberle

Bothriochloa barbinodis    Beard grass,  Cane beardgrass,  Cane bluestem
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bothriochloa barbinodis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Bothriochloa barbinodis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Bothriochloa barbinodis
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff

Bouteloua curtipendula    Side oats grama,  Sideoats grama
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bouteloua curtipendula
© 2012 Aaron Schusteff
Bouteloua curtipendula
© 2007 Trent M. Draper
Bouteloua curtipendula
© 2006 Louis-M. Landry

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Calliandra eriophylla    Fairyduster,  False mesquite
rare native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Calliandra eriophylla
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Calliandra eriophylla
© 2016 Fred Melgert
Calliandra eriophylla
© 2016 Fred Melgert

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

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia    Beach evening-primrose
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia
© 2021 Meghan Lindt
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia
© 2021 Rosaleen Murphy

Carex praegracilis    Clustered field sedge,  Field sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex praegracilis
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Carex praegracilis
© 2020 John Rawlings
Carex praegracilis
© 2020 Steve Matson

Carpenteria californica    Bush anemone,  Tree anemone
rare native
Shrub

HYDRANGEACEAE

Carpenteria californica
© 2017 Staci Markos
Carpenteria californica
© 2018 Mike Russler
Carpenteria californica
© 2021 Mike Russler

Ceanothus arboreus    Catalina ceanothus,  Feltleaf ceanothus,  Island ceanothus
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus arboreus
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Ceanothus arboreus
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Ceanothus arboreus
© 2020 David Greenberger

Ceanothus cyaneus    Lakeside ceanothus,  San diego buckbrush,  San diego ceanothus
rare native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus cyaneus
© 2017 Stacey Vielma
Ceanothus cyaneus
© 2017 Stacey Vielma
Ceanothus cyaneus
© 2012 Sherie Hubble

Ceanothus hearstiorum    Hearst ranch buckbrush,  Hearst's ceanothus
rare native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus hearstiorum
© 2009 Jean Pawek
Ceanothus hearstiorum
© 2009 Jean Pawek
Ceanothus hearstiorum
© 2009 Jean Pawek

Ceanothus leucodermis    Chaparral whitethorn
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Ceanothus maritimus    Maritime ceanothus,  San luis obispo ceanothus
rare native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus maritimus
© 2019 R.A. Chasey
Ceanothus maritimus
© 2019 Susan McDougall
Ceanothus maritimus
© 2022 Cindy Roessler

Ceanothus oliganthus    Hairy ceanothus
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus    Carmel ceanothus
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus
© Gerald and Buff Corsi © 2009 California Academy of Sciences
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. griseus
© 2014 Robert Sikora

Ceanothus tomentosus    Woolly leaf ceanothus,  Woolyleaf ceanothus
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus tomentosus
© 2024 Mel Letterman
Ceanothus tomentosus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Ceanothus tomentosus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Ceanothus verrucosus    Barranca brush,  White coast ceanothus,  Wart-Stemmed Ceanothus
rare native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus verrucosus
© 2024 Karen Fraser
Ceanothus verrucosus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Ceanothus verrucosus
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff

Cercis occidentalis    Redbud,  Western redbud
native
Tree, Shrub

FABACEAE

Cercis occidentalis
© 2023 Cynthia Powell
Cercis occidentalis
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead
Cercis occidentalis
© 2023 Cynthia Powell

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

ROSACEAE

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

Cercocarpus betuloides var. blancheae    Catalinamahogany,  Island mountain mahogany
rare native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cercocarpus betuloides var. blancheae
© 2020 David Greenberger
Cercocarpus betuloides var. blancheae
© 2014 Steve Matson
Cercocarpus betuloides var. blancheae
© 2014 Steve Matson

Cercocarpus minutiflorus    Smooth mountain mahogany
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cercocarpus minutiflorus
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff
Cercocarpus minutiflorus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cercocarpus minutiflorus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Chilopsis linearis    Desert willow
native
Shrub

BIGNONIACEAE

Chilopsis linearis
© 2005 Deborah Dozier
Chilopsis linearis
© 2019 David Greenberger
Chilopsis linearis
© 2020 Deborah Dozier

Clematis pauciflora    Few flowered clematis,  Hill clematis,  Ropevine clematis
native
Perennial herb, Vine

RANUNCULACEAE

Clematis pauciflora
© 2015 Diane Etchison
Clematis pauciflora
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Clematis pauciflora
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Peritoma arborea    Bladderpod
native
Shrub

CLEOMACEAE

Peritoma arborea
© 2022 Steven M Norris
Peritoma arborea
© 2023 David Strauch
Peritoma arborea
© 2021 Jane Thorngren

Clinopodium chandleri    San miguel savory
rare native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Clinopodium chandleri
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Clinopodium chandleri
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Clinopodium chandleri
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Cneoridium dumosum    Bush rue,  Bushrue
native
Shrub

RUTACEAE

Cneoridium dumosum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cneoridium dumosum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cneoridium dumosum
© 2013 Cynthia Keiser

Comarostaphylis diversifolia    Summer holly
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Comarostaphylis diversifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson
Comarostaphylis diversifolia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Comarostaphylis diversifolia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Condea emoryi    Desert lavender
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Condea emoryi
© 2020 David Greenberger
Condea emoryi
© 2019 Michelle Tollett
Condea emoryi
© 2023 Keir Morse

Constancea nevinii    Nevin's woolly sunflower
rare native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Constancea nevinii
© 2019 Aaron Echols
Constancea nevinii
© 2019 B.J. Dion
Constancea nevinii
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer

Corethrogyne filaginifolia    Common sandaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Crocanthemum scoparium    peak rush-rose,  broom rush-rose
native
Shrub

CISTACEAE

Crocanthemum scoparium
© 2020 Stacie Wolny
Crocanthemum scoparium
© 2020 Stacie Wolny
Crocanthemum scoparium
© 2020 Stacie Wolny

Croton californicus    California croton,  Desert croton
native
Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

Cylindropuntia californica    California cholla
native
Perennial herb (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Cylindropuntia californica
© 2020 Kimberly Coates
Cylindropuntia californica
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Cylindropuntia californica
© 2019 keith wayne garcia

Cylindropuntia prolifera    Coastal cholla
native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Cylindropuntia prolifera
© 2012 Keir Morse
Cylindropuntia prolifera
© 2019 Dave Beller
Cylindropuntia prolifera
© 2024 Mike Russler

Dendromecon harfordii    Island bush poppy,  Channel Islands tree poppy,  Harford's tree poppy
native
Shrub

PAPAVERACEAE

Dendromecon harfordii
© 2014 Steve Matson
Dendromecon harfordii
© 2014 Steve Matson
Dendromecon harfordii
© 2014 Steve Matson

Dendromecon rigida    Bush poppy,  Tree poppy
native
Shrub

PAPAVERACEAE

Dendromecon rigida
© 2019 Eliezer Margolis
Dendromecon rigida
© 2010 Suzanne L. Weakley
Dendromecon rigida
© 2018 Hunter Breck

Diplacus aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

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

Diplacus longiflorus    southern bush monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

Diplacus longiflorus
© 2021 Keir Morse
Diplacus longiflorus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Diplacus longiflorus
© 2021 Keir Morse

Diplacus puniceus    Sticky monkey flower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

Diplacus puniceus
© 2011 Keir Morse
Diplacus puniceus
© 2013 Keir Morse
Diplacus puniceus
© 2011 Keir Morse

Dudleya attenuata    Tapertip liveforever
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya attenuata
© 2006 Vince Scheidt
Dudleya attenuata
© 2006 Steve Matson
Dudleya attenuata
© 2009 Robert Steers

Dudleya attenuata ssp. attenuata    Orcutt's dudleya
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya attenuata ssp. attenuata
© 2006 Vince Scheidt
Dudleya attenuata ssp. attenuata
© 2006 Steve Matson
Dudleya attenuata ssp. attenuata
© © 2004 TRNERR P. Roullard

Dudleya edulis    Fingertips
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya edulis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya edulis
© 2018 Diane Etchison
Dudleya edulis
© 2009 Ron Vanderhoff

Dudleya lanceolata    Lanceleaf liveforever,  Southern california dudleya
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

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

Dudleya pulverulenta    Chalk dudleya
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya pulverulenta
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya pulverulenta
© 2020 Julia Markey
Dudleya pulverulenta
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Dudleya virens ssp. hassei    Bright green dudleya
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya virens ssp. hassei
© 2009 Zoya Akulova
Dudleya virens ssp. hassei
© 2010 Gary A. Monroe
Dudleya virens ssp. hassei
© 2006 Steve Matson

Dudleya virens ssp. insularis    Bright green dudleya
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya virens ssp. insularis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya virens ssp. insularis
© 2017 Neil Uelman
Dudleya virens ssp. insularis
© 2024 Cynthia Powell

Dudleya viscida    Sticky dudleya,  Sticky liveforever
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya viscida
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya viscida
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya viscida
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Elymus condensatus    Giant wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Encelia actoni    Acton encelia
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Encelia actoni
© 2022 Steve Matson
Encelia actoni
© 2022 Steve Matson
Encelia actoni
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

Encelia californica    Bush sunflower,  California brittlebush,  California encelia
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Encelia californica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Encelia californica
© 2017 Steve Matson
Encelia californica
© 2017 Steve Matson

Encelia farinosa    Brittlebush,  Goldenhills,  Incienso
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Encelia farinosa
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Encelia farinosa
© 2016 Steve Matson
Encelia farinosa
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium canum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Epilobium canum
© 2015 Gerald Carr
Epilobium canum
© 2022 David Strauch

Epipactis gigantea    Giant helleborine,  Chatterbox orchid,  Stream orchid
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Epipactis gigantea
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Epipactis gigantea
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Epipactis gigantea
© 2018 Anna Sereno

Ericameria nauseosa    Rubber rabbitbrush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Ericameria nauseosa
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ericameria nauseosa
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ericameria nauseosa
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

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

NAMACEAE

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

Eriogonum arborescens    Santa cruz island buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum arborescens
© 2020 Joerg Lohse
Eriogonum arborescens
© 2022 Kyle Suchy
Eriogonum arborescens
© 2020 Joerg Lohse

Eriogonum cinereum    Ashyleaf buckwheat,  Coastal buckwheat,  Grey coast eriogonum
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum cinereum
© 2022 Roger Gray
Eriogonum cinereum
© 2022 Roger Gray
Eriogonum cinereum
© 2022 Roger Gray

Eriogonum crocatum    Conejo buckwheat
rare native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum crocatum
© 2022 Aaron Echols
Eriogonum crocatum
© 2023 Steven M Norris
Eriogonum crocatum
© 2022 Aaron Echols

Eriogonum fasciculatum    California buckwheat,  Eastern mojave buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

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

Eriogonum giganteum    St. Catherine's lace
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum giganteum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum giganteum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum giganteum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Eriogonum grande var. rubescens    Red flowered buckwheat,  Redflower buckwheat
rare native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum grande var. rubescens
© 2006 Steve Matson
Eriogonum grande var. rubescens
© 2006 Steve Matson
Eriogonum grande var. rubescens
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Eriophyllum confertiflorum    Golden yarrow,  Yellow yarrow
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Erythranthe cardinalis    Cardinal monkey flower
native
Perennial herb

PHRYMACEAE

Erythranthe cardinalis
© 2023 Steve Conger
Erythranthe cardinalis
© 2014 James Gonsman
Erythranthe cardinalis
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi

Euphorbia misera    Cliff spurge
rare native
Shrub

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia misera
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Euphorbia misera
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Euphorbia misera
© 2019 Diane Etchison

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Fallugia paradoxa    Apache plume
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Fallugia paradoxa
© 2019 Richard Spjut
Fallugia paradoxa
© 2021 Mike Russler
Fallugia paradoxa
© 2021 Mike Russler

Ferocactus viridescens    San diego barrel cactus,  San diego barrelcactus
rare native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Ferocactus viridescens
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Ferocactus viridescens
© 2012 Keir Morse
Ferocactus viridescens
© 2023 Olga Batalov

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

Fouquieria splendens    Jacob's staff,  Ocotillo
native
Shrub

FOUQUIERIACEAE

Fouquieria splendens
© 2018 Anna Wolfe
Fouquieria splendens
© 2017 Dan Fillipi
Fouquieria splendens
© 2022 Emily Sluiman

Fragaria chiloensis    Beach strawberry
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Fragaria chiloensis
© 2016 Teresa R Spade, AICP
Fragaria chiloensis
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Fragaria chiloensis
© 2020 Carlos Davidson

Fragaria vesca    California strawberry,  Wild strawberry,  Wood strawberry
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Fragaria vesca
© 2024 Dana York
Fragaria vesca
© 2020 Cara Wilcox
Fragaria vesca
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Frangula californica    California coffeeberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Frangula californica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Frangula californica
© 2016 Steve Matson
Frangula californica
© 2015 Steve Matson

Frankenia salina    Alkali heath,  Alkali seaheath,  Yerba reuma, alkali heath
native
Perennial herb

FRANKENIACEAE

Frankenia salina
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Frankenia salina
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Frankenia salina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Fraxinus velutina    Arizona ash,  Velvet ash
native
Tree

OLEACEAE

Fraxinus velutina
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Fraxinus velutina
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Fraxinus velutina
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff

Fremontodendron californicum    California flannelbush,  California fremontia,  Flannel bush
native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Fremontodendron californicum
© 2020 Suzanne L. Weakley
Fremontodendron californicum
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Fremontodendron californicum
© 2021 Mike Russler

Gambelia speciosa    Showy island snapdragon
rare native
Shrub

PLANTAGINACEAE

Gambelia speciosa
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Gambelia speciosa
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Gambelia speciosa
© 2017 B.J. Dion

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

Grindelia camporum    Common gumplant,  Great valley gumweed,  Gum plant
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Grindelia camporum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Grindelia camporum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Grindelia camporum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Hazardia squarrosa    Saw toothed goldenbush,  Sawtooth goldenbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Hesperocyparis forbesii    Tecate cypress
rare native
Tree

CUPRESSACEAE

Hesperocyparis forbesii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Hesperocyparis forbesii
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Hesperocyparis forbesii
© 2020 Aaron Echols

Hesperoyucca whipplei    Chaparral yucca
native
Shrub

AGAVACEAE

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

Heteromeles arbutifolia    Christmas berry,  Toyon
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Heteromeles arbutifolia
© 2015 James Gonsman
Heteromeles arbutifolia
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Heteromeles arbutifolia
© 2022 John Doyen

Heuchera maxima    Island alum root,  Island alumroot,  Jill of the rocks
rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Heuchera maxima
© 2014 Steve Matson
Heuchera maxima
© 2014 Steve Matson
Heuchera maxima
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

Isocoma menziesii    Menzies' goldenbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Iva hayesiana    San diego marsh elder,  San diego povertyweed
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Iva hayesiana
© 2015 John Rusk
Iva hayesiana
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff
Iva hayesiana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Juglans californica    Southern black walnut,  Southern california walnut,  Southern california black walnut
rare native
Tree

JUGLANDACEAE

Juglans californica
© 2014 Garth Wadsworth
Juglans californica
© 2022 Aaron Echols
Juglans californica
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Juncus effusus    Bog rush,  Common bog rush,  Common rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus effusus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Juncus effusus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Juncus effusus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Juncus textilis    Basket rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

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

Justicia californica    Beloperone,  Chuparosa
native
Shrub

ACANTHACEAE

Justicia californica
© 2020 David Greenberger
Justicia californica
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Justicia californica
© 2020 Matt Berger

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

PLANTAGINACEAE

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

Larrea tridentata    South american creosote bush
native
Shrub

ZYGOPHYLLACEAE

Larrea tridentata
© 2005 Steve Matson
Larrea tridentata
© 2005 Steve Matson
Larrea tridentata
© 2005 Steve Matson

Lepechinia fragrans    Fragrant pitcher sage,  Island pitchersage
rare native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Lepechinia fragrans
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lepechinia fragrans
© 2023 Keir Morse
Lepechinia fragrans
© 2020 Susan McDougall

Leptosyne maritima    Sea dahlia
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Leptosyne maritima
© 2023 Scott Henry
Leptosyne maritima
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Leptosyne maritima
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Limonium californicum    California sealavender,  Marsh rosemary,  Sea lavender
native
Perennial herb

PLUMBAGINACEAE

Limonium californicum
© 2018 Saskia Raether
Limonium californicum
© 2010 Jorg Fleige & Mimi Fleige
Limonium californicum
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR

Linum lewisii    Blue flax,  Lewis' flax,  Prairie flax
native
Perennial herb

LINACEAE

Linum lewisii
© 2019 David Greenberger
Linum lewisii
© 2020 stephen rosenthal
Linum lewisii
© 2023 Mike Russler

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 subspicata    Southern honeysuckle
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

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

Lycium andersonii    Anderson thornbush,  Anderson's desert thorn,  Water jacket
native
Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Lycium andersonii
© 2010 Steve Matson
Lycium andersonii
© 2022 Steve Matson
Lycium andersonii
© 2010 Steve Matson

Lycium californicum    California box thorn,  California boxthorn,  California desert thorn
rare native
Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Lycium californicum
© 2011 Keir Morse
Lycium californicum
© 2011 Keir Morse
Lycium californicum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius    Santa cruz island ironwood
rare native
Tree

ROSACEAE

Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. aspleniifolius
© 2014 Steve Matson

Malacothamnus densiflorus    Many-flowered bushmallow,  Few-rayed bushmallow
native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Malacothamnus densiflorus
© 2019 Keir Morse
Malacothamnus densiflorus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Malacothamnus densiflorus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Malacothamnus fasciculatus    Chaparral bushmallow,  Southern coastal bushmallow
native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Malacothamnus fasciculatus
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Malacothamnus fasciculatus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Malacothamnus fasciculatus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Malosma laurina    Laurel sumac
native
Tree, Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Malosma laurina
© 2015 Steven M Norris
Malosma laurina
© 2018 susan Bashore
Malosma laurina
© 2024 Bonnie Nickel

Malva assurgentiflora    Island mallow
native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Malva assurgentiflora
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer
Malva assurgentiflora
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Malva assurgentiflora
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff

Mammillaria dioica    Fish hook cactus,  Strawberry cactus
native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Mammillaria dioica
© 2019 Ray Gill
Mammillaria dioica
© 2020 Matt Berger
Mammillaria dioica
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

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

POACEAE

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

Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia    California four o'clock
native
Perennial herb

NYCTAGINACEAE

Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson
Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson
Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson

Mirabilis laevis var. villosa    Wishbone bush
native
Perennial herb

NYCTAGINACEAE

Mirabilis laevis var. villosa
© 2021 Steve Matson
Mirabilis laevis var. villosa
© 2021 Steve Matson
Mirabilis laevis var. villosa
© 2021 Steve Matson

Monardella linoides    Flax like monardella,  Flaxleaf monardella,  Narrow leaved monardella
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella linoides
© 2022 Steve Matson
Monardella linoides
© 2022 Steve Matson
Monardella linoides
© 2022 Steve Matson

Monardella odoratissima    Desert mint,  Mountain monardella,  Coyote-Mint
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella odoratissima
© 2010 Steve Matson
Monardella odoratissima
© 2017 Steve Matson
Monardella odoratissima
© 2017 Steve Matson

Monardella villosa    Coyote mint
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella villosa
© 2020 Mary Sue Ittner
Monardella villosa
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Monardella villosa
© 2019 Patricia Ashe

Monardella viminea    Willowy monardella
rare native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella viminea
© 2015 Keir Morse
Monardella viminea
© 2011 Anna Bennett
Monardella viminea
© 2011 CNPS, San Luis Obispo Chapter

Morella californica    California wax myrtle
native
Tree, Shrub

MYRICACEAE

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

Muhlenbergia rigens    Deergrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Muhlenbergia rigens
© 2004 Steve Matson
Muhlenbergia rigens
© 2018 Cynthia Powell
Muhlenbergia rigens
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana
© 2015 Diane Etchison
Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Nolina cismontana    Peninsular beargrass
rare native
Shrub

RUSCACEAE

Nolina cismontana
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Nolina cismontana
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Nolina cismontana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Nolina parryi    Parry's beargrass,  Parry's nolina
native
Perennial herb

RUSCACEAE

Nolina parryi
© 2018 Mary Merriman
Nolina parryi
© 2020 Bob Steele
Nolina parryi
© 2020 Matt Berger

Oenothera cespitosa    Fragrant evening-primrose
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Oenothera cespitosa
© 2019 Madena Asbell
Oenothera cespitosa
© 2019 Madena Asbell
Oenothera cespitosa
© 2016 Keir Morse

Opuntia basilaris    Beavertail cactus,  Beavertail pricklypear
native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Opuntia basilaris
© 2020 Lynn Sweet
Opuntia basilaris
© 2016 Anna Wolfe
Opuntia basilaris
© 2019 Marcia M

Opuntia littoralis    Coast prickly pear,  Coastal pricklypear,  Western prickly pear
native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Opuntia littoralis
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Opuntia littoralis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Opuntia littoralis
© 2024 Shelly Marshall

Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia    Baja birdbush,  Baja california birdbush
rare native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Ornithostaphylos oppositifolia
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Penstemon eatonii    Eaton firecracker,  Eaton's penstemon,  Firecracker Penstemon
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Penstemon eatonii
© 2022 Bob Sweatt
Penstemon eatonii
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Penstemon eatonii
© 2020 Susan McDougall

Penstemon heterophyllus    Bunchleaf penstemon,  Foothill penstemon
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Penstemon heterophyllus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Penstemon heterophyllus
© 2021 Charles Russell
Penstemon heterophyllus
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Penstemon pseudospectabilis    Desert penstemon
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Penstemon pseudospectabilis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Penstemon pseudospectabilis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Penstemon pseudospectabilis
© 2008 Steve Matson

Penstemon spectabilis    Showy penstemon
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Penstemon spectabilis
© 2019 Matt Berger
Penstemon spectabilis
© 2009 Neal Kramer
Penstemon spectabilis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Philadelphus lewisii    Lewis' mock orange,  Mock orange,  Wild mock orange
native
Shrub

HYDRANGEACEAE

Philadelphus lewisii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Philadelphus lewisii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Philadelphus lewisii
© 2022 John Rawlings

Pinus torreyana    Island torrey pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus torreyana
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Pinus torreyana
© 2019 Susan McDougall
Pinus torreyana
© 2019 Susan McDougall

Platanus racemosa    California sycamore,  Western sycamore
native
Tree

PLATANACEAE

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

Pluchea odorata    Salt marsh fleabane,  Sweetscent
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pluchea odorata
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Pluchea odorata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pluchea odorata
© 2011 Keir Morse

Pluchea sericea    Arrow wed,  Arrow weed,  Arrowweed
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Pluchea sericea
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Pluchea sericea
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Pluchea sericea
© 2018 Christopher Hauser

Populus fremontii    Fremont cottonwood
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Populus fremontii
© 2018 Julie Kierstead Nelson
Populus fremontii
© 2019 Hailey Laskey
Populus fremontii
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ROSACEAE

Prunus ilicifolia
© 2024 Lynn Overtree
Prunus ilicifolia
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Prunus ilicifolia
© 2019 Bryant Baker

Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia    Holly leaf cherry,  Hollyleaf cherry
native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia
© 2023 Helen Hancock
Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia
© 2024 Mike Russler
Prunus ilicifolia ssp. ilicifolia
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii    Catalina cherry,  Hollyleaf cherry,  Island cherry
native
Tree

ROSACEAE

Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii
© 2023 Patti P.

Psorothamnus spinosus    Smoke tree,  Smoketree
native
Tree, Shrub

FABACEAE

Psorothamnus spinosus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Psorothamnus spinosus
© 2020 Deborah Dozier
Psorothamnus spinosus
© 2021 Jonathan Froines

Pycnanthemum californicum    California mint,  Mountain mint,  Sierra mint
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Pycnanthemum californicum
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff
Pycnanthemum californicum
© 2019 Julie A. Kierstead
Pycnanthemum californicum
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff

Quercus agrifolia    California live oak,  Coast live oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

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

Quercus berberidifolia    Inland scrub oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus berberidifolia
© 2022 David Strauch
Quercus berberidifolia
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus berberidifolia
© 2022 David Strauch

Quercus engelmannii    Engelmann oak
rare native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus engelmannii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus engelmannii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus engelmannii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Rhamnus ilicifolia    Evergreen buckthorn,  Hollyleaf redberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Rhamnus pilosa    Hairyleaf redberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Rhamnus pilosa
© 2016 Keir Morse
Rhamnus pilosa
© 2016 Keir Morse
Rhamnus pilosa
© 2016 Keir Morse

Rhus aromatica    Fragrant sumac,  Skunk Bush
native
Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Rhus aromatica
© 2018 Steve Matson
Rhus aromatica
© 2018 Steve Matson
Rhus aromatica
© 2018 Steve Matson

Rhus integrifolia    Lemonade berry,  Lemonade sumac
native
Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Rhus integrifolia
© 2024 Mike Russler
Rhus integrifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Rhus integrifolia
© 2024 Mike Russler

Rhus ovata    Sugar bush,  Sugar sumac
native
Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Rhus ovata
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Rhus ovata
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Rhus ovata
© 2024 Mike Russler

Ribes indecorum    White flowering currant,  Whiteflower currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes indecorum
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Ribes indecorum
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Ribes indecorum
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Ribes malvaceum    Chaparral currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

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

Ribes speciosum    Fuchsia flowered gooseberry,  Fuchsiaflower gooseberry
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes speciosum
© 2022 David Chipping
Ribes speciosum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Ribes speciosum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Ribes viburnifolium    Catalina currant,  Island gooseberry,  Santa catalina island currant
rare native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes viburnifolium
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Ribes viburnifolium
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Ribes viburnifolium
© 2018 Aaron Echols

Romneya coulteri    Coulter's matilija poppy
rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

PAPAVERACEAE

Romneya coulteri
© 2018 Aaron Echols
Romneya coulteri
© 2022 Aaron Echols
Romneya coulteri
© 2022 Aaron Echols

Rosa californica    California wild rose,  California wildrose
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rosa californica
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Rosa californica
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Rosa californica
© 2021 Sue Graue

Rosa minutifolia    Baja rose,  Small leaved rose
rare native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rosa minutifolia
© 2024 Erin Bergman
Rosa minutifolia
© 2020 Keir Morse
Rosa minutifolia
© 2020 Keir Morse

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

Salix lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

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

Salvia apiana    White sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

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

Salvia clevelandii    Cleveland sage,  Fragrant sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Salvia clevelandii
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Salvia clevelandii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Salvia clevelandii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Salvia leucophylla    San luis purple sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Salvia leucophylla
© 2015 Steven M Norris
Salvia leucophylla
© 2019 Janith Johnson
Salvia leucophylla
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Salvia mellifera    Black sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

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

Salvia munzii    Munz's sage
rare native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Salvia munzii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Salvia munzii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Salvia munzii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Salvia pachyphylla    Blue sage,  Rose sage,  Thick leaved sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Salvia pachyphylla
© 2007 Steve Matson
Salvia pachyphylla
© 2007 Steve Matson
Salvia pachyphylla
© 2007 Steve Matson

Salvia spathacea    Hummingbird sage
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Salvia spathacea
© 2020 David Wolfson
Salvia spathacea
© 2020 Abby Nichols
Salvia spathacea
© 2020 Bryant Baker

Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea    Blue elderberry
native
Tree, Shrub

VIBURNACEAE

Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea
© 2021 Mike Russler
Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea
© 2022 El Byrne

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

Sedum spathulifolium    Broadleaf stonecrop,  Pacific stonecrop,  Stone crop
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Sedum spathulifolium
© 2021 Steve Matson
Sedum spathulifolium
© 2021 Steve Matson
Sedum spathulifolium
© 2016 Steve Matson

Simmondsia chinensis    Jojoba; goatnut,  Jojobe
native
Shrub

SIMMONDSIACEAE

Simmondsia chinensis
© 2019 Matt Berger
Simmondsia chinensis
© 2020 Matt Berger
Simmondsia chinensis
© 2017 Diane Etchison

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

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

SOLANACEAE

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

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

Sphaeralcea ambigua    Apricot mallow,  Desert globemallow,  Desert mallow
native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Sphaeralcea ambigua
© 2011 Steve Matson
Sphaeralcea ambigua
© 2011 Steve Matson
Sphaeralcea ambigua
© 2011 Steve Matson

Sporobolus airoides    Alkali sacaton
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Sporobolus airoides
© 2022 Steve Matson
Sporobolus airoides
© 2022 Steve Matson
Sporobolus airoides
© 2009 Steve Matson

Stipa lepida    Foothill needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa lepida
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Stipa lepida
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Stipa lepida
© 2024 Mel Letterman

Stipa pulchra    Purple needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa pulchra
© 2019 Michelle Karle
Stipa pulchra
© 2008 Zoya Akulova
Stipa pulchra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Styrax redivivus    California snowdrop bush,  Snowdrop bush,  Storax
native
Shrub

STYRACACEAE

Styrax redivivus
© 2023 Jamie Spielmann
Styrax redivivus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Styrax redivivus
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus    Common snowberry,  Upright 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

Symphoricarpos mollis    Creeping snowberry,  Trailing snowberry
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2020 Cara Wilcox
Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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

Thymophylla pentachaeta    Fiveneedle pricklyleaf
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Thymophylla pentachaeta
© 2006 Steve Matson
Thymophylla pentachaeta
© 2006 Steve Matson
Thymophylla pentachaeta
© 2006 Steve Matson

Trichostema lanatum    Woolly bluecurls
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Trichostema lanatum
© 2022 Mike Russler
Trichostema lanatum
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Trichostema lanatum
© 2022 Mike Russler

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

LAURACEAE

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

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

VITACEAE

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

Xylococcus bicolor    Mission manzanita
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Xylococcus bicolor
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Xylococcus bicolor
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff
Xylococcus bicolor
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Yucca brevifolia    Joshua tree
native
Tree

AGAVACEAE

Yucca brevifolia
© 2018 Matt Berger
Yucca brevifolia
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Yucca brevifolia
© 2023 Thomas Egan

Yucca schidigera    Mohave yucca,  Mojave yucca
native
Tree

AGAVACEAE

Yucca schidigera
© 2017 Margarita Orlova
Yucca schidigera
© 2023 David Strauch
Yucca schidigera
© 2020 Susan McDougall