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| Plant list for property owners living in high fire risk areas. Over 200 plants listed *deemed 'fire-safer'. *Maintenance and hydration are critical. Plant thoughtfully. Create defensible space, especially in the first 0-5 feet of your home. | ||||||
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Acer macrophyllum Big leaf maple, Bigleaf maple
native
Tree 
© 2020 Diane Etchison 
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2018 Steve Matson |
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Achillea millefolium Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Andy Ford 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt 
© 2018 Gary McDonald |
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Achillea tomentosa Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb
© 2022 Andy Ford
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
© 2018 Gary McDonald |
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Lotus scoparius Deerweed
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Cynoglossum grande Hound's tongue, Western houndstongue, Adelinia
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 David Strauch 
© 2007 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Dee Shea Himes |
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Aesculus californica Buckeye, California buckeye, California horse chestnut
native
Tree 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2018 Dean Kelch |
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Agapanthus Africanus Lily of the nile
non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Erin Jackson 
© 2021 Toni Corelli 
© 2023 Sherry Adams |
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Agave utahensis Clark mountain agave, Utah agave
native
Shrub 
© 2022 Matt Berger 
© 2022 Matt Berger 
© 2020 Matt Berger |
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Ajuga reptans Common bugle
non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Sherry Adams 
© 2021 Sherry Adams 
© 2017 Dean Taylor |
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Alnus rhombifolia White alder
native
Tree 
© 2005 BOB CASE 
© 2014 Garth Wadsworth 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Alnus rubra Oregon alder, Red alder
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2023 Michael Perlmutter 
© 2021 R.A. Chasey 
© 2021 R.A. Chasey |
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non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2010 Toni Corelli 
© 2024 Michael Stein 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Ambrosia dumosa Burro weed, Burrobush, White bursage
native
Shrub 
© 2005 Steve Matson 
© 2023 Steve Matson 
© 2005 Steve Matson |
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Amelanchier alnifolia Saskatoon serviceberry, Service berry
native
Shrub 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt 
© 2018 Chico Hiking Association 
© 2022 David Strauch |
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Amorpha californica California false indigo, False indigo, Mock locust
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2018 Jennifer Poore |
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Anisocarpus madioides Woodland madia
native
Perennial herb 
© 2023 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey 
© 2016 Cynthia Powell |
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Apocynum cannabinum Indian hemp, Indianhemp dogbane, Hemp Dogbane
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Aquilegia eximia Serpentine columbine, Sticky columbine, Van Houtte's columbine
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Charles Russell 
© 2019 Ken Hickman 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Aquilegia formosa Crimson columbine, Sitka columbine, Western columbine
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Charles Russell 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2022 David Strauch |
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Aquilegia pubescens Sierra columbine
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Matt Berger 
© 2019 Edwin Osada 
© 2016 R. Adam Chasey |
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Aquilegia shockleyi Desert columbine
native
Perennial herb 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson |
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Arbutus menziesii Madrono, Pacific madrone, Madrone
native
Tree 
© 2021 Cynthia Powell 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2021 Hunter Breck |
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Arbutus unedo Strawberry tree
non-native
Tree 
© 2018 Catherine Capone 
© 2018 Catherine Capone 
© 2018 Catherine Capone |
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Arctostaphylos edmundsii Little sur manzanita
• rare native
Shrub 
© 2021 Mary Conway 
© 2017 Adam Chasey 
© 2022 Michael Heine |
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Arctostaphylos glandulosa Cushing manzanita
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Susan McDougall 
© 2016 Dana York 
© 2016 Dana York |
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Bearberry manzanita, Kinnikinnick
native
Shrub 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2021 David Greenberger 
© 2020 R.A. Chasey |
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Arctostaphylos viscida Sticky whiteleaf manzanita
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2011 Steve Matson |
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Arctotheca calendula Cape weed
• invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb 
© 2021 Patrick Hoffman 
© 2023 Nancy Poss 
© 2016 Andrea Pickart |
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Argyranthemum frutescens Marguerite
non-native
Perennial herb  © 2024 laurenfernandez00 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff  © 2021 marco3prado |
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Armeria maritima Thrift seapink
native
Perennial herb 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson |
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Artemisia californica California sagebrush, Coast sagebrush, Coastal sage brush
native
Shrub 
© 2018 James Gonsman 
© 2019 Aaron Echols 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Artemisia pycnocephala Beach sagewort, Coastal sagewort
native
Perennial herb 
© 2015 Toni Corelli 
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow 
© 2023 Cynthia Powell |
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Asarum caudatum Creeping wild ginger, Longtail wild ginger
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2022 Jamie Spielmann 
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi |
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Asclepias speciosa Showy milkweed
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2009 Steve Matson 
© 2009 Steve Matson |
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Astragalus pycnostachyus Loco weed, Marsh milk vetch, Marsh milkvetch
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Brittany Burnett 
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2024 El Byrne |
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Atriplex hymenelytra Desert holly, Desertholly saltbush
native
Shrub 
© 2021 Alexander S. Kunz 
© 2016 Alison Sheehey 
© 2020 David Greenberger |
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Atriplex lentiformis Big saltbush
native
Shrub 
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Diane Etchison |
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Baccharis pilularis Coyote brush, Dwarf chaparral broom
native
Shrub 
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff: Staminate and pistillate plants in flower. 
© 2018 Cynthia Powell |
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Bahiopsis laciniata San Diego County viguiera
native
Shrub 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2024 Mike Russler |
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Berberis aquifolium Mountain grape, Mountaingrape, Oregon grape
native
Shrub 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson |
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Berberis aquifolium var. repens Creeping oregon grape, Dwarf mahonia
native
Shrub
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2005 Steve Matson 
© 2005 Steve Matson |
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Calamagrostis foliosa Leafy reed grass, Leafy reedgrass
• rare native
Perennial grass 
© 2015 William Maslach  © 2006 Steve Matson  © 2011 Zoya Akulova |
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Calliandra eriophylla Fairyduster, False mesquite
• rare native
Shrub 
© 2020 Diane Etchison 
© 2016 Fred Melgert 
© 2016 Fred Melgert |
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Camassia quamash Camas, Common camas
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Eric Engles 
© 2019 Cheryl Ballantyne 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt |
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Carex praegracilis Clustered field sedge, Field sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2020 Steve Matson 
© 2020 Steve Matson 
© 2020 Steve Matson |
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Carex spissa San diego sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson |
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Carpenteria californica Bush anemone, Tree anemone
• rare native
Shrub 
© 2017 Staci Markos 
© 2018 Mike Russler 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Ceanothus gloriosus Glory mat, Point reyes ceanothus
native
Shrub 
© 2021 Hunter Breck 
© 2018 Hunter Breck 
© 2020 R.A. Chasey |
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Ceanothus hearstiorum Hearst ranch buckbrush, Hearst's ceanothus
• rare native
Shrub 
© 2009 Jean Pawek 
© 2009 Jean Pawek 
© 2009 Jean Pawek |
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Ceanothus maritimus Maritime ceanothus, San luis obispo ceanothus
• rare native
Shrub 
© 2019 R.A. Chasey 
© 2019 Susan McDougall 
© 2022 Cindy Roessler |
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Ceanothus oliganthus Hairy ceanothus
native
Shrub 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Ceanothus prostratus Mahala mats, Pinemat
native
Shrub 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson |
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Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Blueblossom
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2022 R.A. Chasey 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado |
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Centranthus ruber Jupiter's beard, Red valerian
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb 
© 2013 Zachary Mikalonis 
© 2022 Justin Felder 
© 2020 Deborah Dozier |
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Cerastium tomentosum Snow in summer
non-native
Perennial herb  © 2005 Louis-M. Landry  © 2005 Louis-M. Landry |
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Ceratonia siliqua St. John's bread, Carob
non-native
Tree 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Art Clark |
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Cercis occidentalis Redbud, Western redbud
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2022 Jamie Spielmann 
© 2023 Cynthia Powell 
© 2024 Mike Russler |
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Cercocarpus betuloides Birch leaf mountain mahogany, Mountain mahogany
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |
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Chamerion angustifolium Fireweed
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo 
© 2020 Joey Santore 
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi |
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Chloropyron maritimum Salt marsh bird's beak
native
Annual herb 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Saskia Raether 
© 2019 Michelle Karle |
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Cirsium occidentale Cobweb thistle, Western thistle
native
Perennial herb 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2011 Steve Matson |
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Cistus incanus Hairy rockrose
non-native
Shrub 
© 2020 Karen Swift 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Clarkia gracilis Clarkia, Farewell to spring, Graceful clarkia
native
Annual herb 
© 2020 Steve Laymon 
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead 
© 2019 Steve Conger |
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Clarkia unguiculata Elegant clarkia, Mountain garland, Woodland clarkia
native
Annual herb 
© 2024 Bob Stahmer 
© 2019 Bryant Baker 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Satureja douglasii Yerba buena
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Gary McDonald 
© 2012 Gary McDonald 
© 2012 Gary McDonald |
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Clinopodium douglasii Yerba buena
native
Perennial herb
© 2019 Gary McDonald
© 2012 Gary McDonald
© 2012 Gary McDonald |
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Cotyledon orbiculata Pig's ear
non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Mike Russler 
© 2021 Mike Russler 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Crassula connata Pigmy weed, Sand pygmy weed, Sand pygmyweed
native
Annual herb 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Sameer Saroa 
© 2019 Adam Chasey |
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Delphinium nudicaule Canyon larkspur, Red or Orange Larkspur, Red larkspur
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2019 David Magney 
© 2006 Steve Matson |
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Dendromecon rigida Bush poppy, Tree poppy
native
Shrub 
© 2024 Mike Russler 
© 2024 Mike Russler 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Dicentra formosa Pacific bleeding heart, Pacific bleedinghearts
native
Perennial herb 
© 2005 Steve Matson 
© 2005 Steve Matson 
© 2005 Steve Matson |
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Diplacus aurantiacus Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub 
© 2024 Steve Conger 
© 2024 Steve Conger 
© 2019 Mary Gerbic |
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Diplacus longiflorus southern bush monkeyflower
native
Shrub 
© 2021 Keir Morse 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Keir Morse |
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Drosanthemum floribundum Ice plant, Rosy ice plant, Showy dewflower
non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Michelle Karle 
© 2019 David Wolfson 
© 2015 Tori Bohlen |
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Duchesnea indica Indian strawberry, Mock strawberry
non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2013 David popp 
© 2018 Abbot Chambers 
© 2013 Gerald Carr |
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Dudleya abramsii Abrams' dudleya, Abrams' liveforever
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Talila Golan 
© 2008 Verna Jigour 
© 2023 Mike Russler |
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Dudleya lanceolata Lanceleaf liveforever, Southern california dudleya
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Steven M Norris 
© 2020 Steven M Norris |
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Dudleya pulverulenta Chalk dudleya
native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Julia Markey 
© 2019 Diane Etchison |
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Elymus condensatus Giant wild rye
native
Perennial grass 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2024 Mel Letterman 
© 2020 Diane Etchison |
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Emmenanthe penduliflora Whispering bells, Whisperingbells
native
Annual herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2023 Julia Markey 
© 2022 David Strauch |
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Encelia californica Bush sunflower, California brittlebush, California encelia
native
Shrub 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2017 Steve Matson |
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Epilobium canum California fuchsia, Hummingbird trumpet, zauschneria
native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2015 Gerald Carr 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Eremothera boothii Booth's sun cup
native
Annual herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson |
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Erigeron glaucus Seaside daisy, Seaside fleabane
native
Perennial herb 
© 2023 Toni Corelli 
© 2019 James Gonsman 
© 2018 Asa B Spade |
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Eriogonum arborescens Santa cruz island buckwheat
native
Shrub 
© 2020 Joerg Lohse 
© 2022 Kyle Suchy 
© 2020 Joerg Lohse |
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Eriogonum giganteum St. Catherine's lace
native
Shrub 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Eriogonum grande Island buckwheat, Redflower buckwheat
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Eriogonum parvifolium Dune eriogonum, Sea cliff buckwheat, Seacliff buckwheat
native
Shrub 
© 2022 Mary Conway 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Eriogonum umbellatum Sulphur buckwheat, Sulphur flower buckwheat
native
Perennial herb 
© 2005 Steve Matson 
© 2010 Steve Matson 
© 2017 Steve Matson |
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Eriogonum Wrightii Bastardsage, Wright's buckwheat
native
Perennial herb, Shrub 
© 2020 Bob Sweatt 
© 2020 Matt Berger 
© 2019 R.A. Chasey |
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Eriophyllum confertiflorum Golden yarrow, Yellow yarrow
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Stacie Wolny 
© 2022 Mojgan Mahdizadeh 
© 2019 Marisa Persaud |
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Eriophyllum staechadifolium Lizard tail, Seaside golden yarrow, Seaside woolly sunflower
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Steve Conger 
© 2019 Mary Conway 
© 2014 James Gonsman |
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Erysimum capitatum Sanddune wallflower, Western wallflower
native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Janith Johnson 
© 2023 Julia Markey 
© 2019 Mary Conway |
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Escallonia rubra Red claws
non-native
Shrub 
© 2014 Gerald Carr 
© 2014 Gerald Carr 
© 2024 Jennifer Mo |
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Eschscholzia californica California poppy
native
Annual, Perennial herb 
© 2019 Dee Shea Himes 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Amy Rapport |
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Feijoa sellowiana Pineapple guava
non-native
Tree 
© 2021 John Malpas 
© 2021 John Malpas 
© 2015 Alison Ke |
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Festuca rubra Red fescue
native
Perennial grass 
© 2012 Ove Anderson 
© 2022 John Rawlings 
© 2018 Alexandra Kookootsedes |
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Fouquieria splendens Jacob's staff, Ocotillo
native
Shrub 
© 2018 Anna Wolfe 
© 2017 Dan Fillipi 
© 2022 Scott Cox |
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Fragaria chiloensis Beach strawberry
native
Perennial herb 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2017 Steve Matson |
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Fragaria californica California strawberry, Wild strawberry, Wood strawberry
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Dana York 
© 2020 Cara Wilcox 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey |
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Frangula californica California coffeeberry
native
Shrub 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2015 Steve Matson |
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Fraxinus dipetala California ash, Flowering ash, Foothill ash
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Bryant Baker 
© 2021 Bryant Baker |
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Fremontodendron californicum California flannelbush, California fremontia, Flannel bush
native
Shrub 
© 2020 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Gambelia speciosa Showy island snapdragon
• rare native
Shrub 
© 2020 Susan McDougall 
© 2020 Susan McDougall 
© 2017 B.J. Dion |
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Garrya elliptica Coast silk tassel, Coast silktassel, Silk tassel bush or quinine bush
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2004 Michael Charters 
© 2020 John Rawlings 
© 2020 Eliezer Margolis |
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Geranium californicum California cranesbill, California geranium
native
Perennial herb 
© Geoff Burleigh 
© Geoff Burleigh 
© Geoff Burleigh |
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Verbena peruviana Peruvian mock vervain
non-native
Perennial herb  © 2007 Zoya Akulova  © 2007 Zoya Akulova |
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Grindelia stricta Coastal gumweed, Gumweed, Oregon gumweed
native
Perennial herb 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2015 Steve Matson |
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Helenium puberulum Rosilla, Sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Mike Russler 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2018 Rachelle Gray |
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Helianthus californicus California sunflower
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Mike Russler 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Helichrysum petiolare Licorice plant
• invasive non-native
Shrub, Vine 
© 2021 Elliot Gunnison 
© 2022 Mike Russler 
© 2022 Mike Russler |
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Hemerocallis fulva Orange daylily
non-native
Perennial herb (bulb) 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Hesperoyucca whipplei Chaparral yucca
native
Shrub 
© Geoff Burleigh 
© 2020 Julia Markey 
© 2020 Matt Berger |
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Heteromeles arbutifolia Christmas berry, Toyon
native
Shrub 
© 2015 James Gonsman 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2022 John Doyen |
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Heuchera maxima Island alum root, Island alumroot, Jill of the rocks
• rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous) 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |
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Heuchera micrantha Alum root, Crevice alumroot
native
Perennial herb 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson |
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Hypericum calycinum Aaron's beard
non-native
Shrub 
© 2018 Brian Charles 
© 2016 Anna Schlosser 
© 2021 Lenihan Mazur |
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Iberis sempervirens Evergreen candytuft
non-native
Annual herb |
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Iris douglasiana Douglas iris, Douglas' iris
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Susan McDougall 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley |
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Iris macrosiphon Bowltube iris, Ground iris, Long tubed iris
native
Perennial herb 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2024 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
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Juncus patens Common rush, Spreading rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb 
© 2022 R.A. Chasey 
© 2022 R.A. Chasey 
© 2018 Emily Allen |
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Justicia californica Beloperone, Chuparosa
native
Shrub 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2020 Diane Etchison 
© 2024 Mike Russler |
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Keckiella breviflora Bush beardtongue, Gaping keckiella
native
Shrub 
© 2012 Steve Matson 
© 2012 Steve Matson 
© 2012 Steve Matson |
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Kerria japonica Japanese rose
non-native
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Kniphofia uvaria Redhot poker
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Michael Mitchell 
© 2021 Avis Boutell 
© 2013 Michael Mitchell |
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Lagerstroemia indica Crapemyrtle
non-native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2024 Donald Burk 
© 2022 Andy Ford 
© 2022 Andy Ford |
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Lantana montevidensis Trailing lantana, Trailing shrubverbena
non-native
Vine, Shrub 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Andy Ford 
© 2023 Aracely Lara |
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Larrea tridentata South american creosote bush
native
Shrub 
© 2005 Steve Matson 
© 2005 Steve Matson 
© 2005 Steve Matson |
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Lavandula stoechas French lavender
non-native
Shrub 
© 2024 Jennifer Mo 
© 2019 Julian Geoghegan 
© 2015 Chris Jaster |
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Lepechinia calycina White pitcher sage, Woodbalm, pitcher sage
native
Shrub 
© 2020 Janice Kuch 
© 2024 Ben Spencer-Cooke 
© 2023 Mike Russler |
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Leptosyne gigantea Giant coreopsis
native
Shrub 
© 2020 David Greenberger 
© 2017 David Wolfson 
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Lilium columbianum Columbia lily, Columbian lily, Oregon lily
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2013 James Gonsman |
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Lilium rubescens Chaparral lily, Redwood lily
• rare native
Perennial herb (bulb) 
© 2022 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2022 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2019 george jackson |
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Limonium perezii Canarian sea lavender, Perez's sealavender
non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2017 B.J. Dion 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Linaria maroccana Moroccan toad flax, Moroccan toadflax
non-native
Annual herb 
© 2024 Mike Russler 
© 2024 Robin Carter-Ervin 
© 2024 Mike Russler |
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Lonicera hispidula Pink honeysuckle
native
Vine, Shrub 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2021 Cara Wilcox 
© 2018 Diana Wahl |
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Lupinus albifrons var. collinus Silver bush lupine, Silver lupine, low growing silver lupine
native
Shrub 
© 2020 Hunter Breck 
© 2021 Mike Russler 
© 2016 Steve Matson |
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Lupinus microcarpus Chick lupine
native
Annual herb 
© 2024 Jacob A 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2020 R.A. Chasey |
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Malacothrix glabrata Desert dandelion, Smooth desertdandelion
native
Annual herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson |
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Malephora crocea Coppery mesembryanthemum
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Daniel Huynh 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Malva assurgentiflora Island mallow
native
Shrub 
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Lavatera assurgentiflora Island mallow
native
Shrub
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Melica geyeri Geyer's onion grass, Geyer's oniongrass
native
Perennial grass 
© 2019 John Rawlings 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey 
© 2020 Robert Steers |
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Melica imperfecta California melic, Coast range melic, Small flowered melica
native
Perennial grass 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Melica torreyana Torrey melic, Torrey's melica, Torrey's melicgrass
native
Perennial grass 
© 2021 Dee Shea Himes 
© 2019 John Rawlings 
© 2023 Diana Wahl |
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Monardella macrantha Hummingbird monardella, Red monardella
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2022 Aaron Echols 
© 2017 Joey Santore |
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Monardella Palmeri Palmer's monardella
• rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)  © 2001 CDFA  © 2001 CDFA 
© 2024 richard mcneill |
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Monardella villosa Coyote mint
native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Eliezer Margolis 
© 2019 David Self 
© 2019 Patricia Ashe |
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Myrica californica California wax myrtle
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2019 Michelle Karle 
© 2020 Kim Cabera 
© 2020 Susan McDougall |
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Muhlenbergia rigens Deergrass
native
Perennial grass 
© 2004 Steve Matson 
© 2018 Cynthia Powell 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Myoporum parvifolium Slender myoporum
non-native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2016 James Bailey 
© 2019 David Wolfson 
© 2019 Robert Byrnes |
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Nolina bigelovii Bigelow's nolina
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Erin Bergman 
© 2024 David Strauch  © 2018 Susan McDougall |
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Nolina interrata Dehesa beargrass, Dehesa nolina
• rare native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Alexander S. Kunz  © 2005 Deborah Leonard 
© 2015 Brian Powell |
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Oemleria cerasiformis Indian plum, Oso berry
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Margo Bors 
© 2019 Stacie Wolny 
© 2023 David Wolfson |
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Papaver californicum Fire poppy, Western poppy
native
Annual herb 
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Bryant Baker |
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Pelargonium peltatum Ivy geranium, Ivyleaf geranium
non-native
Perennial herb, Shrub 
© 2011 Steve Grayson and Barbara Kriz 
© 2022 Nathan Dendinger  © 2018 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
Penstemon heterophyllus Bunchleaf penstemon, Foothill penstemon
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Susan White 
© 2021 Charles Russell 
© 2020 Diane Etchison |
|
Penstemon Newberryi Mountain pride
native
Perennial herb 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson |
|
Penstemon spectabilis Showy penstemon
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2019 Matt Berger  © 2009 Neal Kramer |
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Phacelia imbricata Imbricate phacelia
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Steve Matson 
© 2019 Steve Matson 
© 2019 Steve Matson |
|
Phlomis fruticosa Shrubby jerusalem sage
non-native
Perennial herb  © 2017 Zoya Akulova  © 2016 Barbara Boethling  © 2016 Barbara Boethling |
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Phyla nodiflora Common lippia, Lippia, Turkey tangle frogfruit
native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2009 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Donald Burk |
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Pinus albicaulis Alpine white pine, Dwarf pine, Whitebark pine
native
Tree 
© 2006 Keir Morse 
© 2022 Dana York 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
|
Pistacia chinensis Chinese pistache, Chinese pistachio
• invasive non-native
Tree 
© 2018 Thomas Reyes 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 David popp |
|
Pittosporum tobira Japanese cheesewood, Mock orange
non-native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 Aracely Lara |
|
Platanus racemosa California sycamore, Western sycamore
native
Tree 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
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Polystichum munitum Western sword fern, Western swordfern
native
Fern 
© 2021 Julie A. Kierstead 
© 2022 Jerry Murray 
© 2011 Toni Corelli |
|
Populus fremontii Fremont cottonwood
native
Tree 
© 2018 Julie Kierstead Nelson 
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead 
© 2019 Hailey Laskey |
|
Populus tremuloides Quaking aspen
native
Tree 
© 2022 Maisie Borg 
© 2022 Maisie Borg 
© 2022 Paul Watts |
|
Prunus ilicifolia Holly leaf cherry, Holly leaved cherry, Hollyleaf cherry
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2024 Lynn Overtree 
© 2019 Marisa Persaud 
© 2019 Bryant Baker |
|
Prunus lyonii Catalina cherry, Hollyleaf cherry, Island cherry
native
Tree 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2023 Patti P. |
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Psorothamnus spinosus Smoke tree, Smoketree
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Deborah Dozier 
© 2021 Jonathan Froines |
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Punica granatum Pomegranate
non-native
Shrub 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff  © 2002 James B. Gratiot |
|
Quercus agrifolia California live oak, Coast live oak
native
Tree 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2022 Andy Ford 
© 2018 Marcyn Del Clements |
|
Quercus douglasii Blue oak
native
Tree 
© 2018 Gary McDonald 
© 2020 Charles Russell 
© 2019 Susan McDougall |
|
Ranunculus californicus California buttercup
native
Perennial herb 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson |
|
Rhamnus crocea Redberry buckthorn
native
Shrub 
© 2011 Michael Mitchell 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
non-native
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
Rhododendron occidentale Western azalea
native
Tree, Shrub 
© 2019 David Greenberger 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead |
|
Rhus integrifolia Lemonade berry, Lemonade sumac
native
Shrub 
© 2024 Mike Russler 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2024 Mike Russler |
|
Rhus ovata Sugar bush, Sugar sumac
native
Shrub 
© 2020 Bryant Baker 
© 2020 Bryant Baker 
© 2024 Mike Russler |
|
Ribes aureum Golden currant
native
Shrub 
© 2004 Steve Matson 
© 2004 Steve Matson 
© 2004 Steve Matson |
|
Ribes sanguineum Flowering currant, Red flowering currant, Redflower currant
native
Shrub 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson |
|
Ribes viburnifolium Catalina currant, Island gooseberry, Santa catalina island currant
• rare native
Shrub 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2018 Aaron Echols |
|
Romneya coulteri Coulter's matilija poppy
• rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous) 
© 2018 Aaron Echols 
© 2022 Aaron Echols 
© 2022 Aaron Echols |
|
Rosa californica California wild rose, California wildrose
native
Shrub 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2021 Sue Graue |
|
Salvia apiana White sage
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Hannah Garcia 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
Salvia clevelandii Cleveland sage, Fragrant sage
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
Salvia leucantha Mexican bush sage
non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
Salvia mellifera Black sage
native
Shrub 
© 2017 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2019 Diane Etchison |
|
Salvia sonomensis Creeping sage, Sonoma sage
native
Perennial herb 
© 2016 Michael Mitchell 
© 2018 Cynthia Powell 
© 2018 Cynthia Powell |
|
Santolina chamaecyparissus Lavender cotton
non-native
Shrub  © 2012 Richard Spellenberg  © 2012 Richard Spellenberg  © 2006 Luigi Rignanese |
|
Rhus lancea African sumac
non-native
Tree 
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
Sedum spathulifolium Broadleaf stonecrop, Pacific stonecrop, Stone crop
native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2021 Steve Matson 
© 2016 Steve Matson |
|
Senecio spartioides Broom groundsel, Broomlike ragwort
native
Perennial herb 
© 2015 Steve Matson 
© 2007 Steve Matson 
© 2024 R.A. Chasey |
|
Sequoia sempervirens Coast redwood
native
Tree 
© 2019 Patrick Furtado 
© 2022 David Strauch 
© 2019 R.A. Chasey |
|
Sidalcea malviflora Checker bloom, Checker mallow, Dwarf checkerbloom
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi 
© 2019 Mary Wloch 
© 2021 R.A. Chasey |
|
Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba; goatnut, Jojobe
native
Shrub 
© 2019 Matt Berger 
© 2020 Matt Berger 
© 2017 Diane Etchison |
|
Sisyrinchium bellum Western blue eyed grass
native
Perennial herb 
© 2024 Steve Conger 
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2019 Stacie Wolny |
|
Sisyrinchium californicum California golden eyed grass, Golden blue eyed grass, Yellow eyed grass
native
Perennial herb 
© 2019 Cynthia Powell 
© 2023 R.A. Chasey 
© 2021 Jamie Spielmann |
|
Solanum jasminoides Jasmine nightshade
non-native
Annual herb |
|
Solanum umbelliferum Blue witch nightshade, Bluewitch nightshade
native
Shrub 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |
|
Solidago velutina ssp. californica California goldenrod, Oreja de liebre
native
Perennial herb 
© 2013 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson 
© 2008 Steve Matson |
|
Stachys bullata California hedge nettle, California hedgenettle, Southern hedge nettle
native
Perennial herb 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson 
© 2014 Steve Matson |
|
Stachys byzantina Woolly hedgenettle
non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2023 Aracely Lara  © 2009 Zoya Akulova  © 2007 Louis-M. Landry |
|
Stipa lepida Foothill needle grass
native
Perennial grass 
© 2017 Gary McDonald 
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2024 Mel Letterman |
|
Stipa pulchra Purple needle grass
native
Perennial grass 
© 2019 Michelle Karle 
© 2008 Zoya Akulova 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
Strelitzia reginae Bird-of-paradise
non-native
|
|
Symphoricarpos albus Common snowberry
native
Shrub 
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley 
© 2021 David Wolfson 
© 2021 Cynthia Powell |
|
Symphoricarpos mollis Creeping snowberry, Trailing snowberry
native
Shrub 
© 2022 Dana York 
© 2020 Cara Wilcox 
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
Aster adscendens Western aster
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson |
|
Tecoma capensis Cape honeysuckle
non-native
Vine, Shrub 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
Teucrium fruticans Shrubby germander
non-native
Shrub 
© 2019 Randy Huey  © 2005 Luigi Rignanese  © 2011 Robert Steers |
|
Trachelospermum jasminoides Confederate jasmine
non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff |
|
Trichostema lanatum Woolly bluecurls
native
Shrub 
© 2022 Mike Russler 
© 2019 Diane Etchison 
© 2022 Mike Russler |
|
Triteleia laxa Ithuriel's spear
native
Perennial herb 
© 2018 Gary McDonald 
© 2018 Tim Lewis 
© 2019 Matt Berger |
|
Vaccinium ovatum California huckleberry, Evergreen huckleberry
native
Shrub 
© 2017 James Gonsman 
© 2015 Chris Jaster 
© 2021 Mike Russler |
|
Verbena lasiostachys Common verbena, Vervain, Western verbena
native
Perennial herb 
© 2010 Steve Matson 
© 2010 Steve Matson 
© 2010 Steve Matson |
|
Wisteria sinensis Chinese wisteria
non-native
Perennial herb |
|
Xerophyllum tenax Common beargrass
native
Perennial herb 
© 2022 Steve Matson 
© 2011 Steve Matson 
© 2022 Steve Matson |
|
Zantedeschia aethiopica Calla lily, Callalily, Common calla
• invasive non-native
Perennial herb 
© 2020 Jennifer Mo 
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff 
© 2021 MCOSD EDRR |
