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Plants found in River Bend Park, American River Parkway
153 PLANTS
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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

native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

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    Bigflower agoseris,  California dandelion,  Giant mountain dandelion
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Agoseris grandiflora
© 2014 Steve Matson
Agoseris grandiflora
© 2014 Steve Matson
Agoseris grandiflora
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

Albizia julibrissin    Silktree
non-native
Tree, Shrub

FABACEAE

Albizia julibrissin
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Albizia julibrissin
© 2023 John Malpas
Albizia julibrissin
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Anaphalis margaritacea    Pearly everlasting
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Andropogon virginicus    Broomsedge bluestem
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Andropogon virginicus
© 2021 Donald Burk
Andropogon virginicus
© 2020 David popp
Andropogon virginicus
© 2021 Donald Burk

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

Artemisia dracunculus    Herbaceous sagewort,  Pinon wormwood,  Tarragon
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia dracunculus
© 2022 Steve Matson
Artemisia dracunculus
© 2022 Steve Matson
Artemisia dracunculus
© 2022 Steve Matson

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

Asclepias fascicularis    Narrow leaf milkweed
native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

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

Asclepias speciosa    Showy milkweed
native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

Asclepias speciosa
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi
Asclepias speciosa
© 2009 Steve Matson
Asclepias speciosa
© 2009 Steve Matson

Asparagus officinalis    Garden asparagus
non-native
Perennial herb

ASPARAGACEAE

Asparagus officinalis
© 2020 Randy Huey
Asparagus officinalis
© 2017 Vanessa Yava
Asparagus officinalis
© 2014 Richard Chasey

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

AZOLLACEAE

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

Baccharis 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

Brassica rapa    Common mustard,  Field mustard,  Rape mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica rapa
© 2024 David Wolfson
Brassica rapa
© 2021 Diane Etchison
Brassica rapa
© 2018 Angelique Herman

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

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

POACEAE

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

Capsella bursa-pastoris    Shepherd's purse
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2008 Steve Matson
Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2008 Steve Matson
Capsella bursa-pastoris
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

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

OROBANCHACEAE

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

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

Centaurium tenuiflorum    Slender centaury
non-native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

Centaurium tenuiflorum
© 2019 David Greenberger
Centaurium tenuiflorum
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Centaurium tenuiflorum
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Shrub

RUBIACEAE

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

Cercis occidentalis    Redbud,  Western redbud
native
Tree, Shrub

FABACEAE

Cercis occidentalis
© 2022 Jamie Spielmann
Cercis occidentalis
© 2023 Cynthia Powell
Cercis occidentalis
© 2024 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    Purple clarkia,  Winecup clarkia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia purpurea
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Clarkia purpurea
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Clarkia purpurea
© 2021 Mary Conway

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

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

Datura stramonium    Jimson weed,  Jimsonweed
non-native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

Datura stramonium
© 2011 Steve Matson
Datura stramonium
© 2011 Steve Matson
Datura stramonium
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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

APIACEAE

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

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

Dittrichia graveolens    Stinkwort
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Dittrichia graveolens
© 2017 Bob Huttar
Dittrichia graveolens
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Dittrichia graveolens
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Draba verna    Spring draba,  Whitlow grass,  Whitlowgrass
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Draba verna
© 2011 Steve Matson
Draba verna
© 2004 Steve Matson
Draba verna
© 2016 Steve Matson

Dysphania ambrosioides    Mexican tea
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

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

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

Eriogonum nudum    Naked buckwheat,  Nude buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum nudum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Eriogonum nudum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Eriogonum nudum
© 2008 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

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

Eschscholzia lobbii    Frying pans,  Fryingpans
native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Eschscholzia lobbii
© 2022 Steve Matson
Eschscholzia lobbii
© 2022 Steve Matson
Eschscholzia lobbii
© 2022 Steve Matson

Euphorbia maculata    Spotted spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia maculata
© 2019 B.J. Dion
Euphorbia maculata
© 2019 B.J. Dion
Euphorbia maculata
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Euphorbia peplus    Petty spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

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

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

Fraxinus dipetala    California ash,  Flowering ash,  Foothill ash
native
Tree, Shrub

OLEACEAE

Fraxinus dipetala
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Fraxinus dipetala
© 2021 Bryant Baker
Fraxinus dipetala
© 2021 Bryant Baker

Fraxinus latifolia    Oregon ash
native
Tree

OLEACEAE

Fraxinus latifolia
© 2021 Robert Whitaker
Fraxinus latifolia
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Fraxinus latifolia
© 2012 Terrence Gosliner

Fraxinus velutina    Arizona ash,  Velvet ash
native
Tree

OLEACEAE

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

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

Helenium puberulum    Rosilla,  Sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Helianthus annuus    Common sunflower,  Hairy leaved sunflower,  Sunflower
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Helianthus annuus
© 2021 Mike Russler
Helianthus annuus
© 2019 Bob Case
Helianthus annuus
© 2024 Mel Letterman

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

Holocarpha virgata    Narrow tarplant,  Pitgland tarweed,  Yellowflower tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Holocarpha virgata
© 2019 Steve Matson
Holocarpha virgata
© 2019 Steve Matson
Holocarpha virgata
© 2019 stephen rosenthal

Hypericum mutilum ssp. mutilum    Dwarf st john's wort
non-native
Perennial herb

HYPERICACEAE

Hypericum mutilum ssp. mutilum
© 2024 Donald Burk
Hypericum mutilum ssp. mutilum
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Hypericum mutilum ssp. mutilum
© 2021 David popp

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

Hypochaeris glabra    Smooth cat's ear
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Hypochaeris glabra
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Hypochaeris glabra
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Hypochaeris glabra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Juglans regia    English walnut
non-native
Tree

JUGLANDACEAE

Juglans regia
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Juglans regia
© 2019 Janice Kuch
Juglans regia
© 2014 Richard 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

non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Leontodon saxatilis ssp. taraxacoides
© 2008 Steve Matson
Leontodon saxatilis ssp. taraxacoides
© 2008 Steve Matson
Leontodon saxatilis ssp. taraxacoides
© 2008 Steve Matson

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

Lithophragma bolanderi    Bolander's woodland star,  Hillstar,  Sierra star
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Lithophragma bolanderi
© 2009 Bob Case
Lithophragma bolanderi
© 2024 Mike Russler
Lithophragma bolanderi
© 2015 BOB CASE

Logfia gallica    Narrowleaf cottonrose
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Logfia gallica
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Logfia gallica
© 2024 Mike Russler
Logfia gallica
© 2017 Barbara Boethling

Lupinus albifrons    Silver bush lupine,  Silver lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus albifrons
© 2022 Steve Conger
Lupinus albifrons
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Lupinus albifrons
© 2016 Steve Matson

Lupinus 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

Anagallis arvensis    Scarlet pimpernel
non-native
Annual herb

MYRSINACEAE

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

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

Matricaria discoidea    Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Melica californica    California melicgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Mentha pulegium    Pennyroyal
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

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

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

Monardella villosa    Coyote mint
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Monardella villosa
© 2020 Eliezer Margolis
Monardella villosa
© 2019 David Self
Monardella villosa
© 2019 Patricia Ashe

Nerium oleander    Oleander
invasive non-native
Tree

APOCYNACEAE

Nerium oleander
© 2019 Celeste Dodge
Nerium oleander
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Nerium oleander
© 2019 B.J. Dion

Nicotiana quadrivalvis    Indian tobacco
native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

Nicotiana quadrivalvis
© 2023 Melissa Harbert
Nicotiana quadrivalvis
© 2019 Michael Mitchell
Nicotiana quadrivalvis
© 2024 Mike Russler

Penstemon heterophyllus    Bunchleaf penstemon,  Foothill penstemon
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Penstemon heterophyllus
© 2024 Susan White
Penstemon heterophyllus
© 2021 Charles Russell
Penstemon heterophyllus
© 2020 Diane Etchison

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

Persicaria maculosa    Spotted ladysthumb
non-native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Persicaria maculosa
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Persicaria maculosa
© 2021 joaquin hale
Persicaria maculosa
© 2021 joaquin hale

Petrorhagia dubia    Hairypink,  Pink grass,  Wilding pink
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Petrorhagia dubia
© 2016 Bill Thiessen
Petrorhagia dubia
© 2019 Joe Engelbrecht
Petrorhagia dubia
© 2019 Alaine Arslan

Photinia serratifolia    Taiwanese photinia
non-native
Shrub, Tree

ROSACEAE

Photinia serratifolia
© 2015 Kate Symonds
Photinia serratifolia
© 2020 Elliot Gunnison
Photinia serratifolia
© 2024 David popp

Phyla nodiflora var. rosa    Common lippia,  Lippia,  Turkey tangle frogfruit
native
Perennial herb

VERBENACEAE

Phyla nodiflora var. rosa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Phyla nodiflora var. rosa
© 2009 Ron Vanderhoff
Phyla nodiflora var. rosa
© 2022 Donald Burk

Pinus sabiniana    Bull pine,  California foothill pine,  Gray pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus sabiniana
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Pinus sabiniana
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Pinus sabiniana
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Plagiobothrys fulvus    Common popcorn flower,  Fulvous popcorn flower,  Fulvous popcornflower
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys fulvus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys fulvus
© 2022 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys fulvus
© 2022 Steve Matson

Plagiobothrys greenei    Greene's allocarya,  Greene's popcornflower
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys greenei
© 2022 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys greenei
© 2022 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys greenei
© 2022 Steve Matson

Plantago lanceolata    English plantain,  Narrow leaved plantain,  Ribgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago lanceolata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Plantago lanceolata
© 2019 Joe Engelbrecht
Plantago lanceolata
© 2021 Ken Lunders

Platanus racemosa    California sycamore,  Western sycamore
native
Tree

PLATANACEAE

Platanus racemosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Platanus racemosa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Platanus racemosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Polygonum aviculare ssp. depressum    Prostrate knotweed
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum aviculare ssp. depressum
© 2016 Barbara Boethling
Polygonum aviculare ssp. depressum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Polygonum aviculare ssp. depressum
© 2014 Richard Chasey

Populus fremontii    Fremont cottonwood
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

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

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

Pseudognaphalium stramineum    Cottonbatting plant
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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 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

Quercus Xmorehus    Oracle oak,  Abram's oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

Quercus Xmorehus
© 2019 R.A. Chasey
Quercus Xmorehus
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead
Quercus Xmorehus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Raphanus sativus    Cultivated radish,  Jointed charlock,  Wild radish
invasive non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Raphanus sativus
© 2017 Lisa Miller
Raphanus sativus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Raphanus sativus
© 2023 Julia Markey

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

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

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 laevigata    Polished willow,  Red willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

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

Salix lasiandra    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

Scrophularia californica    California bee plant,  California figwort
native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

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

Senecio 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

Silybum marianum    Blessed milkthistle,  Milk thistle
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Silybum marianum
© 2020 Nancy Hamlett
Silybum marianum
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Silybum marianum
© 2018 Angelique Herman

Solanum furcatum    Forked nightshade
non-native
Perennial herb, Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Solanum furcatum
© 2024 Mike Russler
Solanum furcatum
© 2013 Toni Corelli
Solanum furcatum
© 2024 Mike Russler

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

Spartium junceum    Gorse,  Spanish broom
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Spartium junceum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Spartium junceum
© 2021 Mary Herr
Spartium junceum
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead

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

Triadica sebifera    Chinese tallowtree
invasive non-native
Tree

EUPHORBIACEAE

Triadica sebifera
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff
Triadica sebifera
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Triadica sebifera
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff

Trichostema lanceolatum    Vinegarweed
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

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

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

Urtica dioica    Stinging nettle
native
Perennial herb

URTICACEAE

Urtica dioica
© 2014 Steve Matson
Urtica dioica
© 2006 Steve Matson
Urtica dioica
© 2014 Steve Matson

Verbascum blattaria    Moth mullein
non-native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

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

Verbascum thapsus    Common mullein,  Woolly mullein
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Verbascum thapsus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Verbascum thapsus
© 2020 Kim Cabrera
Verbascum thapsus
© 2016 Cynthia Powell

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

Veronica persica    Bird's eye speedwell,  Birdeye speedwell
non-native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Veronica persica
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Veronica persica
© 2022 Bob Sweatt
Veronica persica
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Xanthium strumarium    Rough cockleburr
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Xanthium strumarium
© 2011 Steve Matson
Xanthium strumarium
© 2011 Steve Matson
Xanthium strumarium
© 2011 Steve Matson

Zeltnera muehlenbergii    Muehlenberg's centaury
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

Zeltnera muehlenbergii
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Zeltnera muehlenbergii
© 2015 James Gonsman
Zeltnera muehlenbergii
© 2011 Michael Perlmutter