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A list of known CA native species in the Sausal creek watershed
154 PLANTS
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

Acer macrophyllum    Big leaf maple,  Bigleaf maple
native
Tree

SAPINDACEAE

Acer macrophyllum
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Acer macrophyllum
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Acer macrophyllum
© 2018 Steve Matson

Acer negundo    Boxelder
native
Tree

SAPINDACEAE

Acer negundo
© 2019 Robert Sweet
Acer negundo
© 2016 John H Malpas
Acer negundo
© 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

native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon glaber var. glaber
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon glaber var. glaber
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon glaber var. glaber
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Actaea rubra    baneberry,  Western baneberry
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Actaea rubra
© 2014 Steve Matson
Actaea rubra
© 2014 Steve Matson
Actaea rubra
© 2002 Gerald Carr

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

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

SAPINDACEAE

Aesculus californica
© 2011 Steve Matson
Aesculus californica
© 2011 Steve Matson
Aesculus californica
© 2018 Dean Kelch

Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora    Giant mountain dandelion
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora
© 2007 Gerald Carr
Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora
© 2007 Gerald Carr
Agoseris grandiflora var. grandiflora
© 2012 Michael Mitchell

Agrostis pallens    Leafy bent grass,  Diego bent grass,  Seashore bentgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis pallens
© 2021 John Rawlings
Agrostis pallens
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Agrostis pallens
© 2021 John Rawlings

Alnus rhombifolia    White alder
native
Tree

BETULACEAE

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

Anaphalis margaritacea    Pearly everlasting
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Angelica californica    California angelica
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Angelica californica
© 2023 Bill Kress
Angelica californica
© 2015 David Greenberger
Angelica californica
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

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

Aralia californica    California spikenard,  Elk's clover,  Elkclover
native
Perennial herb

ARALIACEAE

Aralia californica
© 2022 Julie A. Kierstead
Aralia californica
© 2020 Tri Do
Aralia californica
© 2014 James Gonsman

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 crustacea ssp. crustacea    Brittle leaf manzanita
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. crustacea
© 2017 Steve Matson
Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. crustacea
© 2017 Steve Matson
Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. crustacea
© 2017 Steve Matson

Arctostaphylos pallida    Alameda manzanita,  Oakland hills manzanita,  Pallid manzanita
rare native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos pallida
© 2019 Susan McDougall
Arctostaphylos pallida
© 2020 Ian Donahue
Arctostaphylos pallida
© 2020 Scott Cox

Arnica discoidea    Rayless arnica
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Arnica discoidea
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Arnica discoidea
© 2019 David Magney
Arnica discoidea
© 2020 Eliezer Margolis

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

Asarum caudatum    Creeping wild ginger,  Longtail wild ginger
native
Perennial herb

ARISTOLOCHIACEAE

Asarum caudatum
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Asarum caudatum
© 2022 Jamie Spielmann
Asarum caudatum
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi

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

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

native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Barbarea orthoceras    American rocket,  American wintercress,  Erectpod wintercress
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Barbarea orthoceras
© 2015 James Gonsman
Barbarea orthoceras
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Barbarea orthoceras
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Berberis pinnata ssp. pinnata    California barberry,  Coast barberry,  Shiny leaf barberry
native
Shrub

BERBERIDACEAE

Berberis pinnata ssp. pinnata
© 2022 Alice Cummings
Berberis pinnata ssp. pinnata
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Berberis pinnata ssp. pinnata
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Brodiaea elegans ssp. elegans    Harvest brodiaea
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Brodiaea elegans ssp. elegans
© 2024 Alaine Arslan
Brodiaea elegans ssp. elegans
© 2016 Steve Matson
Brodiaea elegans ssp. elegans
© 2018 Japhia Huhndorf

Bromus laevipes    Chinook brome,  Narrow flowered brome,  Woodland brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus laevipes
© 2020 Alice Cummings
Bromus laevipes
© 2019 Kimberly Moses
Bromus laevipes
© 2018 Ken Hickman

Bromus carinatus var. carinatus    California brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Calamagrostis rubescens    Pine grass,  Pinegrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Calamagrostis rubescens
© 2018 Ken Hickman
Calamagrostis rubescens
© 2019 John Rawlings
Calamagrostis rubescens
© 2023 John Rawlings

Calochortus luteus    Yellow mariposa lily
native
Perennial herb

LILIACEAE

Calochortus luteus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Calochortus luteus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Calochortus luteus
© 2023 John L. Thompson

Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata    Pacific false bindweed,  Purple western morning glory,  Smooth western morning glory
native
Perennial herb

CONVOLVULACEAE

Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata
© 2021 Cara Wilcox
Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata
© 2014 James Gonsman
Calystegia purpurata ssp. purpurata
© 2020 Robert Steers

Carex barbarae    Santa barbara sedge,  Valley sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex barbarae
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Carex barbarae
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Carex barbarae
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Carex globosa    Round fruit sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex globosa
© 2014 Steve Matson
Carex globosa
© 2014 Steve Matson
Carex globosa
© 2014 Steve Matson

Carex leptopoda    Slender-footed sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex leptopoda
© 2019 Mary Merriman
Carex leptopoda
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Carex leptopoda
© 2021 Judy Schwartz

Carex subbracteata    Small bract sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex subbracteata
© 2023 Dana York
Carex subbracteata
© 2021 John Rawlings
Carex subbracteata
© 2023 Ellen Uhler

Carex tumulicola    Foothill sedge,  Slender sedge,  Split awn sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex tumulicola
© 2017 David Greenberger
Carex tumulicola
© 2021 John Rawlings
Carex tumulicola
© 2021 John Rawlings

native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus oliganthus var. sorediatus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Ceanothus oliganthus var. sorediatus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Ceanothus oliganthus var. sorediatus
© 2017 Steve Matson

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus    Blueblossom
native
Tree, Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides    Birch leaf mountain mahogany
native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides
© 2021 Steve Matson
Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides
© 2021 Steve Matson
Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff

Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum    Common soaproot,  Wavyleaf soap plant
native
Perennial herb

AGAVACEAE

Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum
© 2021 Sue Graue
Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum
© 2015 Sharon King & Randy Aeschliman
Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Cirsium occidentale var. venustum    Cobwebby thistle,  Red thistle,  Venus thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Clarkia rubicunda    Farewell to spring,  Reddened clarkia,  Ruby chalice clarkia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia rubicunda
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Clarkia rubicunda
© 2021 John Game
Clarkia rubicunda
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

Clinopodium douglasii    Yerba buena
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

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

Cornus sericea ssp. sericea    American dogwood,  Creek dogwood,  Red osier dogwood
native
Shrub

CORNACEAE

Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
© 2003 Steve Matson
Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
© 2019 Richard Spjut
Cornus sericea ssp. sericea
© 2020 Doug Allshouse

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

Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum    Blue dicks,  Wild hyacinth
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum
© 2017 Alison Sheehey
Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum
© Geoff Burleigh
Dichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum
© 2015 Ken Lunders

Dichondra donelliana    California ponysfoot,  Dichondra
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CONVOLVULACEAE

Dichondra donelliana
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Dichondra donelliana
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Dichondra donelliana
© 2012 Terrence Gosliner

Mimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

Mimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus
© 2024 Steve Conger
Mimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus
© 2024 Steve Conger
Mimulus aurantiacus var. aurantiacus
© 2019 Mary Gerbic

native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Drymocallis glandulosa var. wrangelliana
© 2020 Mary Conway
Drymocallis glandulosa var. wrangelliana
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Drymocallis glandulosa var. wrangelliana
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Dryopteris arguta    California wood fern,  Coastal wood fern,  Shield fern
native
Fern

DRYOPTERIDACEAE

Dryopteris arguta
© 2023 Julia Markey
Dryopteris arguta
© 2019 Rebecca Crowe
Dryopteris arguta
© 2018 James Gonsman

Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus    Blue wild rye,  Blue wildrye,  Western rye grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo
Elymus glaucus ssp. glaucus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Elymus multisetus    Big squirreltail grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus multisetus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus multisetus
© 2023 Helen Hancock
Elymus multisetus
© 2021 Denise Defreese

Epilobium canum ssp. canum    California fuchsia,  Hummingbird trumpet
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium canum ssp. canum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Epilobium canum ssp. canum
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Epilobium canum ssp. canum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Eriogonum nudum var. auriculatum    Naked buckwheat,  Nude buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum nudum var. auriculatum
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Eriogonum nudum var. auriculatum
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Eriogonum nudum var. auriculatum
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum    Golden yarrow,  Yellow yarrow
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum
© 2023 Ryan O'Dell
Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum
© 2013 James Gonsman
Eriophyllum confertiflorum var. confertiflorum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Mimulus cardinalis    Cardinal monkey flower
native
Perennial herb

PHRYMACEAE

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

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

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

Eurybia radulina    Roughleaf aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Eurybia radulina
© 2007 Keir Morse
Eurybia radulina
© 2023 Ken-ichi Ueda
Eurybia radulina
© 2022 Bob Sweatt

Festuca californica    California fescue
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

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 ssp. californica    California coffeeberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Frangula californica ssp. californica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Frangula californica ssp. californica
© 2015 Steve Matson
Frangula californica ssp. californica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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

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 hirsutula    Gumweed,  Hairy gumweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Grindelia hirsutula
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Grindelia hirsutula
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Grindelia hirsutula
© 2015 Ken Lunders

Helenium puberulum    Rosilla,  Sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

Heteromeles arbutifolia    Christmas berry,  Toyon
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Heuchera micrantha    Alum root,  Crevice alumroot
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Heuchera micrantha
© 2008 Steve Matson
Heuchera micrantha
© 2008 Steve Matson
Heuchera micrantha
© 2008 Steve Matson

native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Holodiscus discolor var. discolor
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Holodiscus discolor var. discolor
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Holodiscus discolor var. discolor
© 2010 Avis Boutell

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

native
Annual grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus bufonius var. bufonius
© 2021 John Rawlings
Juncus bufonius var. bufonius
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Juncus bufonius var. bufonius
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Juncus effusus ssp. pacificus    Pacific rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

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

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 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

Koeleria macrantha    June grass,  Prairie junegrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Koeleria macrantha
© 2015 Steve Matson
Koeleria macrantha
© 2015 Steve Matson
Koeleria macrantha
© 2015 Steve Matson

Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus    Common pacific pea,  Hillside pea,  Wild sweetpea
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus
© 2023 Steve Conger
Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus
© 2022 Charles Russell
Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

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 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

Lupinus albifrons var. albifrons    Silver bush lupine,  Silver lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus albifrons var. albifrons
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Lupinus albifrons var. albifrons
© 2020 Richard Spjut
Lupinus albifrons var. albifrons
© 2022 Mike Russler

Lupinus succulentus    Arroyo lupine,  Hollowleaf annual lupine,  Succulent lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus succulentus
© 2023 Andy Ford
Lupinus succulentus
© 2018 Stacie Wolny
Lupinus succulentus
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

Lysimachia latifolia    Pacific starflower
native
Perennial herb

MYRSINACEAE

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

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 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

Marah fabacea    California man-root
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

Marah fabacea
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Marah fabacea
© 2018 MCOSD EDRR
Marah fabacea
© 2021 Cyril Guyot

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

Melica californica    California melicgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Melica californica
© 2023 John Rawlings
Melica californica
© 2021 John Rawlings
Melica californica
© 2022 John Rawlings

Melica torreyana    Torrey melic,  Torrey's melica,  Torrey's melicgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Melica torreyana
© 2021 Dee Shea Himes
Melica torreyana
© 2019 John Rawlings
Melica torreyana
© 2023 Diana Wahl

native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella villosa ssp. villosa
© 2021 Ken Lunders
Monardella villosa ssp. villosa
© 2012 Terrence Gosliner
Monardella villosa ssp. villosa
© 2015 James Gonsman

Navarretia squarrosa    Skunkbush,  Skunkweed
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia squarrosa
© 2024 Mike Russler
Navarretia squarrosa
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Navarretia squarrosa
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley

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

Osmorhiza berteroi    Sweet cicely
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

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

Oxalis oregana    Redwood sorrel
native
Perennial herb

OXALIDACEAE

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

native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Pentagramma triangularis ssp. triangularis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Pentagramma triangularis ssp. triangularis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Pentagramma triangularis ssp. triangularis
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Perideridia kelloggii    Kellogg's yampah,  Yampah
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Perideridia kelloggii
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Perideridia kelloggii
© 2023 Ryan O'Dell
Perideridia kelloggii
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Persicaria punctata    Dotted smartweed
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Persicaria punctata
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Persicaria punctata
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Persicaria punctata
© 2022 Helen Hancock

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

Physocarpus capitatus    Ninebark,  Pacific ninebark,  Western ninebark
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Physocarpus capitatus
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Physocarpus capitatus
© lilredhen
Physocarpus capitatus
© 2018 Hunter Breck

Piperia elegans ssp. elegans    Elegant piperia
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Piperia elegans ssp. elegans
© 2018 Saskia Raether
Piperia elegans ssp. elegans
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Piperia elegans ssp. elegans
© 2017 Nicole Mercier

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

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

Populus trichocarpa    Black cottonwood
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Populus trichocarpa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Populus trichocarpa
© 2012 Steve Matson
Populus trichocarpa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Prosartes hookeri    Drops of gold
native
Perennial herb

LILIACEAE

Prosartes hookeri
© 2021 Norma Solarz
Prosartes hookeri
© 2021 Cara Wilcox
Prosartes hookeri
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

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 agrifolia var. agrifolia    California live oak,  Coast live oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus agrifolia var. agrifolia
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus agrifolia var. agrifolia
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus agrifolia var. agrifolia
© 2021 Al Keuter

native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Ranunculus californicus var. californicus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ranunculus californicus var. californicus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ranunculus californicus var. californicus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Rhamnus crocea    Redberry buckthorn
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Rhamnus crocea
© 2011 Michael Mitchell
Rhamnus crocea
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Rhamnus crocea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Ribes californicum var. californicum    California gooseberry,  Hillside gooseberry
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes californicum var. californicum
© 2019 Matt Berger
Ribes californicum var. californicum
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Ribes californicum var. californicum
© 2019 Adam Chasey

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

GROSSULARIACEAE

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

Ribes menziesii var. menziesii    Canyon gooseberry
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes menziesii var. menziesii
© 2018 Rebecca Schoenenberger
Ribes menziesii var. menziesii
© 2019 Michael Mitchell
Ribes menziesii var. menziesii
© 2018 Rebecca Schoenenberger

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

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

native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rosa gymnocarpa var. gymnocarpa
© 2017 Steve Matson
Rosa gymnocarpa var. gymnocarpa
© 2020 David Krause
Rosa gymnocarpa var. gymnocarpa
© 2017 Steve Matson

Rosa spithamea    Ground rose,  Sonoma rose
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Rosa spithamea
© 2021 David Gowen
Rosa spithamea
© Silverado Jim
Rosa spithamea
© 2020 David Krause

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 ursinus    California blackberry,  Pacific blackberry
native
Vine, Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Rupertia physodes    California tea,  Common rupertia,  Forest scurfpea
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Rupertia physodes
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi
Rupertia physodes
© 2023 Steve Conger
Rupertia physodes
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

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 lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

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

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

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 bipinnatifida    Purple sanicle,  Snakeroot,  Purple Sanicle, Shoe Buttons
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Sanicula bipinnatifida
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Sanicula bipinnatifida
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Sanicula bipinnatifida
© 2021 Robin Carter

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

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

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. laciniata    Dwarf checkerbloom,  Laciniate checker mallow
native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

MALVACEAE

Sidalcea malviflora ssp. laciniata
© 2024 Mike Russler
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. laciniata
© 2021 Maria Stokes
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. laciniata
© 2024 Mike Russler

Silene laciniata ssp. californica    California indian pink
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene laciniata ssp. californica
© 2021 Timothy Boomer | WildMacro.com
Silene laciniata ssp. californica
© 2020 Kim Cabrera
Silene laciniata ssp. californica
© 2019 Zachary Snider

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

SOLANACEAE

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

Solanum umbelliferum    Blue witch nightshade,  Bluewitch nightshade
native
Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Solanum umbelliferum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Solanum umbelliferum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Solanum umbelliferum
© 2014 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

Stachys rigida var. quercetorum    Rough hedgenettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys rigida var. quercetorum
© 2019 Ken Lunders
Stachys rigida var. quercetorum
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff
Stachys rigida var. quercetorum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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

Symphoricarpos mollis    Creeping snowberry,  Trailing snowberry
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2022 Dana York
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

Tellima grandiflora    Bigflower tellima,  Fringe cups
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Tellima grandiflora
© 2017 Steve Matson
Tellima grandiflora
© 2017 Steve Matson
Tellima grandiflora
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

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

Triphysaria pusilla    Dwarf owl's clover,  Little owl's clover
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Triphysaria pusilla
© 2018 Steve Matson
Triphysaria pusilla
© 2018 Steve Matson
Triphysaria pusilla
© 2018 Steve Matson

Triteleia laxa    Ithuriel's spear
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

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

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

Uropappus lindleyi    Silver puffs,  Uropappus
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

URTICACEAE

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

Vaccinium ovatum    California huckleberry,  Evergreen huckleberry
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

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

Vicia gigantea    Giant vetch
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

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

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