OPTIONS
logo Calflora  Illustrated Plant List 

Field trip for Sacramento Bar, American River Parkway
122 PLANTS
Equisetum   


Ligustrum   


native
Tree

SAPINDACEAE

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

Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

FABACEAE

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

Acmispon glaber    Deerweed
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

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

Ailanthus altissima    Ailanthus,  Tree of heaven
invasive non-native
Tree

SIMAROUBACEAE

Ailanthus altissima
© 2022 Jenny Gossett
Ailanthus altissima
© 2022 Jenny Gossett
Ailanthus altissima
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead

Alnus rhombifolia    White alder
native
Tree

BETULACEAE

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

Ambrosia psilostachya    Ragweed,  Western ragweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Ambrosia psilostachya
© 2021 Mary Ann Machi
Ambrosia psilostachya
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Ambrosia psilostachya
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Amsinckia menziesii    Menzies' fiddleneck,  Small flowered fiddleneck
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Amsinckia menziesii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Amsinckia menziesii
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Amsinckia menziesii
© 2022 Catherine Chang

Anthriscus caucalis    Bur chervil
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

APIACEAE

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

Apiastrum angustifolium    Mock parsley,  Wild celery,  Wild parsley
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Apiastrum angustifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Apiastrum angustifolium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Apiastrum angustifolium
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

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 douglasiana    California mugwort,  Douglas' sagewort
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Arundo donax    Giant reed
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Arundo donax
© 2013 Miriam Sachs Martin
Arundo donax
© 2020 Jennifer Mo
Arundo donax
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Aspidotis californica    California lace fern,  California lacefern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Aspidotis californica
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Aspidotis californica
© 2018 Hunter Breck
Aspidotis californica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POACEAE

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

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

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

Brickellia californica    Brickell bush,  California brickellbush,  California brickellia
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Brickellia californica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Brickellia californica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Brickellia californica
© 2023 Helen Hancock

Brodiaea elegans    Harvest brodiaea
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Brodiaea elegans
© 2019 Joe Engelbrecht
Brodiaea elegans
© 2009 Bob Case
Brodiaea elegans
© 2009 BOB CASE

Buddleja davidii    Butterfly bush,  Summer lilac
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Buddleja davidii
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Buddleja davidii
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Buddleja davidii
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Calandrinia ciliata    red maids,  Calandrinia
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

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

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

Carduus pycnocephalus    Italian thistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Carex 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

Catalpa bignonioides    Southern catalpa
non-native
Tree

BIGNONIACEAE

Catalpa bignonioides
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff
Catalpa bignonioides
© 2011 Ramona Robison
Catalpa bignonioides
© 2014 Dean Kelch

Centaurea solstitialis    Barnaby's thistle,  Yellow star thistle
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Centaurea solstitialis
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Centaurea solstitialis
© 2019 Arlee Montalvo
Centaurea solstitialis
© 2022 Mary Herr

native
Shrub

RUBIACEAE

Cephalanthus occidentalis var. californicus
© 2021 Mike Russler
Cephalanthus occidentalis var. californicus
© 2017 Carl Bjork
Cephalanthus occidentalis var. californicus
© 2021 Mike Russler

Chlorogalum pomeridianum    Amole,  Soap plant,  Soaproot
native
Perennial herb

AGAVACEAE

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

Cichorium intybus    Chicory
non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

ONAGRACEAE

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

Clarkia unguiculata    Elegant clarkia,  Mountain garland,  Woodland clarkia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia unguiculata
© 2024 Bob Stahmer
Clarkia unguiculata
© 2019 Bryant Baker
Clarkia unguiculata
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

MONTIACEAE

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

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

RANUNCULACEAE

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

Conium maculatum    Poison hemlock
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

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

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

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

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

CRASSULACEAE

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

Croton setigerus    Turkey-mullein
native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Croton setigerus
© 2011 Steve Matson
Croton setigerus
© 2011 Steve Matson
Croton setigerus
© 2014 Richard Chasey

Cytisus scoparius    Scotch broom,  Scotchbroom
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

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

Datura wrightii    Jimsonweed,  Sacred thorn apple,  Toluaca
native
Perennial herb

SOLANACEAE

Datura wrightii
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Datura wrightii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Datura wrightii
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel

Mimulus aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

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

Dichelostemma capitatum    Blue dicks
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

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

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

Erigeron canadensis    Canada horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Eriodictyon californicum    California yerba santa,  Yerba santa
native
Shrub

NAMACEAE

Eriodictyon californicum
© 2023 Suzanne L. Weakley
Eriodictyon californicum
© 2022 BOB CASE
Eriodictyon californicum
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead

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

GERANIACEAE

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

Erodium brachycarpum    Foothill filaree,  Short fruited filaree,  Shortfruit stork's bill
invasive non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Erodium brachycarpum
© 2016 Bob van Duinen
Erodium brachycarpum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Erodium brachycarpum
© 2016 Steve Matson

Erodium cicutarium    Coastal heron's bill,  Red stemmed filaree,  Redstem stork's bill
invasive non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Erodium cicutarium
© 2022 Steve Matson
Erodium cicutarium
© 2008 Steve Matson
Erodium cicutarium
© 2022 Steve Matson

Erodium moschatum    Musky stork's bill,  White stemmed filaree,  Whitestem filaree
invasive non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Erodium moschatum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Erodium moschatum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Erodium moschatum
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

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

Ficus carica    Common fig,  Edible fig
invasive non-native
Tree

MORACEAE

Ficus carica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Ficus carica
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Ficus carica
© 2018 Vicki Salazar

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

APIACEAE

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

Frangula californica ssp. tomentella    Hoary coffeeberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Frangula californica ssp. tomentella
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Frangula californica ssp. tomentella
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff
Frangula californica ssp. tomentella
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Galium parisiense    Wall bedstraw
non-native
Annual herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium parisiense
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium parisiense
© 2021 Al Keuter
Galium parisiense
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Galium porrigens    Climbing bedstraw,  Graceful bedstraw,  Nuttall's bedstraw
native
Vine, Shrub

RUBIACEAE

Galium porrigens
© 2005 Steve Matson
Galium porrigens
© 2005 Steve Matson
Galium porrigens
© 2005 Steve Matson

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

GERANIACEAE

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

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
© 2016 Hayley Ross

Heterotheca grandiflora    Telegraph weed,  Telegraphweed
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Heterotheca oregona    Oregon false goldenaster,  Oregon golden aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Heterotheca oregona
© 2021 Steve Laymon
Heterotheca oregona
© 2021 Steve Laymon
Heterotheca oregona
© 2022 Dana York

Hirschfeldia incana    Mediterranean hoary mustard,  Short podded mustard,  Summer mustard
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Hirschfeldia incana
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Hirschfeldia incana
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Hirschfeldia incana
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POACEAE

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

Hypericum perforatum    Common st. johnswort,  Klamath weed,  Klamathweed
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

HYPERICACEAE

Hypericum perforatum
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Hypericum perforatum
© 2018 stephen rosenthal
Hypericum perforatum
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Juglans hindsii    Northern california black walnut
rare native
Tree

JUGLANDACEAE

Juglans hindsii
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Juglans hindsii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Juglans hindsii
© 2018 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

Keckiella breviflora    Bush beardtongue,  Gaping keckiella
native
Shrub

PLANTAGINACEAE

Keckiella breviflora
© 2012 Steve Matson
Keckiella breviflora
© 2012 Steve Matson
Keckiella breviflora
© 2012 Steve Matson

Lactuca serriola    Prickly lettuce,  Prickly wild lettuce
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lactuca serriola
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Lactuca serriola
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Lactuca serriola
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Lamium amplexicaule    Giraffe head,  Henbit deadnettle
non-native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Lamium amplexicaule
© 2005 Steve Matson
Lamium amplexicaule
© 2005 Steve Matson
Lamium amplexicaule
© 2024 Alaine Arslan

Lessingia glandulifera    Valley lessingia,  Valley vinegar weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lessingia glandulifera
© 2022 Steve Matson
Lessingia glandulifera
© 2022 Steve Matson
Lessingia glandulifera
© 2022 Steve Matson

Ludwigia peploides    Floating primrose willow,  Floating water primrose,  Marsh purslane
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Ludwigia peploides
© 2022 David Strauch
Ludwigia peploides
© 2019 Lenihan Mazur
Ludwigia peploides
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Lupinus benthamii    Bentham lupine,  Spider lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus benthamii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lupinus benthamii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lupinus benthamii
© 2016 Steve Matson

Lupinus bicolor    Annual lupine,  Bicolored lupine,  Miniature lupine
native
Annual, Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

Lupinus nanus    Sky lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus nanus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lupinus nanus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lupinus nanus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Madia elegans    Common madia
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Madia elegans
© 2021 Jamie Spielmann
Madia elegans
© 2021 Mike Russler
Madia elegans
© 2020 Diane Etchison

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

Marrubium vulgare    White horehound
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Marrubium vulgare
© ©2013 Gary McDonald
Marrubium vulgare
© 2015 Diane Etchison
Marrubium vulgare
© 2018 Nancy Hamlett

Mentzelia laevicaulis    Blazing star,  Giant blazingstar,  Smooth stem blazing star
native
Perennial herb

LOASACEAE

Mentzelia laevicaulis
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Mentzelia laevicaulis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Mentzelia laevicaulis
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi

non-native
Perennial herb (bulb)

AMARYLLIDACEAE

Narcissus pseudonarcissus
© 2020 Ken Lunders
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
© 2025 Ron Vanderhoff
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR

Narcissus tazetta    Cream narcissus
non-native
Perennial herb (bulb)

AMARYLLIDACEAE

Narcissus tazetta
© 2022 Ramona Robison
Narcissus tazetta
© 2020 Diana Wahl
Narcissus tazetta
© 2019 Elliot Gunnison

Olea europaea    Olive
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

OLEACEAE

Olea europaea
© 2022 Donald Burk
Olea europaea
© 2021 Thomas Reyes
Olea europaea
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Pellaea andromedifolia    Coffee cliffbrake,  Coffee fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Pellaea andromedifolia
© 2023 Steve Conger
Pellaea andromedifolia
© 2021 Steve Matson
Pellaea andromedifolia
© 2021 Mike Russler

Pellaea mucronata    Bird's foot fern,  Birdfoot cliffbrake,  Birdfoot fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Pellaea mucronata
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff
Pellaea mucronata
© 2022 Helen Hancock
Pellaea mucronata
© 2023 Julia Markey

Pentagramma triangularis    Gold back fern,  Goldenback fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

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

native
Shrub (parasitic)

VISCACEAE

Phoradendron serotinum ssp. macrophyllum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Phoradendron serotinum ssp. macrophyllum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Phoradendron serotinum ssp. macrophyllum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Phytolacca americana    American pokeweed,  Pokeberry
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

PHYTOLACCACEAE

Phytolacca americana
© 2009 Julie A. Kierstead
Phytolacca americana
© 2021 Donald Burk
Phytolacca americana
© 2022 Donald Burk

Plagiobothrys canescens    Grey popcorn flower,  Valley popcorn flower,  Valley popcornflower
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys canescens
© 2016 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys canescens
© 2016 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys canescens
© 2016 Steve Matson

Plagiobothrys nothofulvus    Rusty haired popcorn flower,  Rusty popcorn flower,  Rusty popcornflower
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys nothofulvus
© 2011 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys nothofulvus
© 2011 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys nothofulvus
© 2015 Steve Matson

Platanus occidentalis    American sycamore
non-native
Tree

PLATANACEAE

Platanus occidentalis
© 2018 Catherine Capone
Platanus occidentalis
© 2018 Catherine Capone
Platanus occidentalis
© 2023 Andres A

Polypodium californicum    California polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

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

Populus fremontii    Fremont cottonwood
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Populus fremontii
© 2018 Julie Kierstead Nelson
Populus fremontii
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead
Populus fremontii
© 2019 Hailey Laskey

Prunus dulcis    Domestic almond,  Sweet almond
non-native
Tree

ROSACEAE

Prunus dulcis
© 2012 Wes Gray
Prunus dulcis
© 2022 Donald Burk
Prunus dulcis
© 2021 David popp

native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium beneolens
© 2021 BLM Redding Field Office
Pseudognaphalium beneolens
© 2021 Mike Russler
Pseudognaphalium beneolens
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Pseudognaphalium californicum    Ladies' tobacco
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium californicum
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Pseudognaphalium californicum
© 2020 Steven M Norris
Pseudognaphalium californicum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Ptelea crenulata    California hoptree,  Hop tree,  Western hoptree
native
Tree, Shrub

RUTACEAE

Ptelea crenulata
© 2022 BOB CASE
Ptelea crenulata
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley
Ptelea crenulata
© 2020 Susan McDougall

Quercus douglasii    Blue oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus douglasii
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Quercus douglasii
© 2020 Charles Russell
Quercus douglasii
© 2019 Susan McDougall

Quercus lobata    California white oak,  Valley oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus lobata
© 2023 Helen Hancock
Quercus lobata
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Quercus lobata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Quercus wislizeni    Interior live oak,  chapparal oak
native
Tree, Shrub

FAGACEAE

Quercus wislizeni
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus wislizeni
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus wislizeni
© 2025 Mike Russler

Robinia pseudoacacia    Black locust
invasive non-native
Tree

FABACEAE

Robinia pseudoacacia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Robinia pseudoacacia
© 2021 David Wolfson
Robinia pseudoacacia
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ROSACEAE

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

Rubus ursinus    California blackberry,  Pacific blackberry
native
Vine, Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Salix exigua    Narrow leaved willow,  Narrowleaf willow,  Sandbar willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

Salix exigua
© 2015 Steve Matson
Salix exigua
© 2015 Steve Matson
Salix exigua
© 2015 Steve Matson

Salix gooddingii    Goodding's black willow,  Goodding's willow,  Gooding's willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Salix gooddingii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Salix gooddingii
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Salix gooddingii
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Salix lasiandra    Pacific willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Salix lasiandra
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Salix lasiandra
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Salix lasiandra
© 2021 Richard Spjut

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Stellaria media    Chickweed
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Stipa miliacea var. iliacea    Smilo grass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa miliacea var. iliacea
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Stipa miliacea var. iliacea
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Stipa miliacea var. iliacea
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Symphoricarpos albus    Common snowberry
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Symphoricarpos albus
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley
Symphoricarpos albus
© 2021 David Wolfson
Symphoricarpos albus
© 2021 Cynthia Powell

Torilis arvensis    Field hedge parsley,  Spreading hedgeparsley,  Tall Sock-Destroyer
invasive non-native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Torilis arvensis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Torilis arvensis
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Torilis arvensis
© 2018 Lindsey Hack

Toxicodendron diversilobum    Poison oak,  Poisonoak,  Western Poison Oak
native
Vine, Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2019 Randy Huey
Toxicodendron diversilobum
© 2025 Mike Russler

Trichostema lanceolatum    Vinegarweed
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Trichostema lanceolatum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Trichostema lanceolatum
© 2016 Nathan Mudry
Trichostema lanceolatum
© 2019 Aaron Echols

Trifolium campestre    Field clover,  Low hop clover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium campestre
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Trifolium campestre
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Trifolium campestre
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Verbascum blattaria    Moth mullein
non-native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Verbascum blattaria
© 2024 Mike Russler
Verbascum blattaria
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Verbascum blattaria
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Verbena bonariensis    Purple top vervain,  Purpletop vervain
invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

VERBENACEAE

Verbena bonariensis
© 2014 Judy and Barry Breckling
Verbena bonariensis
© 2003 Gerald Carr
Verbena bonariensis
© 2003 Gerald Carr

Vicia sativa    Spring vetch
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia sativa
© 2022 David Wolfson
Vicia sativa
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Vicia sativa
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Vicia villosa    Hairy vetch,  Hairy Vetch, Winter Vetch
invasive non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia villosa
© 2024 Cynthia Powell
Vicia villosa
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia villosa
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

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

APOCYNACEAE

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

Vitis californica    California grape,  California wild grape
native
Vine, Shrub

VITACEAE

Vitis californica
© 2015 Bill Bogdanoff
Vitis californica
© 2013 Zoya Akulova
Vitis californica
© 2019 Jennifer Mo