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444 PLANTS
Acanthomintha ilicifolia    San Diego thorn mint
rare native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Acanthomintha ilicifolia
© 2023 Eric Koberle
Acanthomintha ilicifolia
© 2023 Eric Koberle
Acanthomintha ilicifolia
© 2023 Keir Morse

Acmispon argophyllus    Silver birds foot trefoil
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon argophyllus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Acmispon argophyllus
© 2023 Jamie Spielmann
Acmispon argophyllus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Acmispon dendroideus var. veatchii    San miguel island deerweed
rare native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Acmispon dendroideus var. veatchii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Acmispon dendroideus var. veatchii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Acmispon dendroideus var. veatchii
© 2006 Steve Matson

Acmispon glaber    Deerweed
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

Acmispon maritimus    Coastal lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon maritimus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Acmispon maritimus
© 2020 Mary Conway
Acmispon maritimus
© 2021 Mary Conway

Acmispon micranthus    Small flowered lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon micranthus
© 2016 Aaron Echols
Acmispon micranthus
© 2016 James Bailey
Acmispon micranthus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Acmispon prostratus    Nuttall's acmispon
rare native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon prostratus
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon prostratus
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon prostratus
© 2023 Eric Koberle

native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon heermannii
© 2021 John Rawlings
Acmispon heermannii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon heermannii
© 2021 Emily Sluiman

Adolphia californica    California adolphia
rare native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Agave shawii    Coastal agave,  Shaw's agave
native
Shrub

AGAVACEAE

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

Allium haematochiton    Red skinned onion,  Redskin onion
native
Perennial herb (bulb)

ALLIACEAE

Allium haematochiton
© 2017 Steve Matson
Allium haematochiton
© 2017 Steve Matson
Allium haematochiton
© 2017 Steve Matson

Allophyllum glutinosum    Sticky false gilia,  Sticky false gilyflower
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Allophyllum glutinosum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Allophyllum glutinosum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Allophyllum glutinosum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Alopecurus saccatus    Pacific foxtail
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Alopecurus saccatus
© 2016 David Greenberger
Alopecurus saccatus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Alopecurus saccatus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Amblyopappus pusillus    Amblyopappus,  Dwarf coastweed,  Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Amblyopappus pusillus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Amblyopappus pusillus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Amblyopappus pusillus
© 2006 Steve Matson

Ambrosia acanthicarpa    Annual bursage,  Annual burweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Ambrosia acanthicarpa
© 2009 Steve Matson
Ambrosia acanthicarpa
© 2009 Steve Matson
Ambrosia acanthicarpa
© 2013 Steve Matson

Ambrosia ambrosioides    Ambrosia bursage,  Ambrosia leaved burbush
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Ambrosia ambrosioides
© 2020 John Doyen
Ambrosia ambrosioides
© 2019 John Doyen
Ambrosia ambrosioides
© 2019 John Doyen

Ambrosia chenopodiifolia    San diego bur sage,  San diego bursage
rare native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Ambrosia chenopodiifolia
© 2020 Keir Morse
Ambrosia chenopodiifolia
© 2020 Keir Morse
Ambrosia chenopodiifolia
© 2012 Keir Morse

Ambrosia confertiflora    Weak leaved burweed,  Weakleaf burr ragweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Ambrosia confertiflora
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Ambrosia confertiflora
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Ambrosia confertiflora
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Amorpha fruticosa    Desert indigobush,  Western false indigo
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

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

Ancistrocarphus filagineus    False neststraw,  Woolly fishhooks
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Ancistrocarphus filagineus
© 2020 Matt Berger
Ancistrocarphus filagineus
© 2019 Gerald Carr
Ancistrocarphus filagineus
© 2021 Jacob Smith

Andropogon glomeratus    Bushy bluestem
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Andropogon glomeratus
© 2012 Steve Matson
Andropogon glomeratus
© 2012 Steve Matson
Andropogon glomeratus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Andropogon glomeratus var. scabriglumis    Bushy beardgrass,  Southwestern bushy bluestem
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Andropogon glomeratus var. scabriglumis
© 2012 Steve Matson
Andropogon glomeratus var. scabriglumis
© 2012 Steve Matson
Andropogon glomeratus var. scabriglumis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Androsace elongata    California rockjasmine
native
Annual herb

PRIMULACEAE

Androsace elongata
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Androsace elongata
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Androsace elongata
© 2022 Catherine Chang

Androsace elongata ssp. acuta    California androsace,  California rockjasmine
rare native
Annual herb

PRIMULACEAE

Androsace elongata ssp. acuta
© 2023 Catherine Chang
Androsace elongata ssp. acuta
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Androsace elongata ssp. acuta
© 2023 Helen Hancock

Antirrhinum coulterianum    Coulter snapdragon,  Coulter's snapdragon
native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Antirrhinum coulterianum
© 2019 Lynn Sweet
Antirrhinum coulterianum
© 2019 Aaron Echols
Antirrhinum coulterianum
© 2019 Hailey Laskey

Antirrhinum nuttallianum    Island snapdragon,  Nuttall's snapdragon
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Antirrhinum nuttallianum
© 2023 Caitlin Kreutz
Antirrhinum nuttallianum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Antirrhinum nuttallianum
© 2023 Caitlin Kreutz

Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. nuttallianum    Nuttall's snapdragon
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. nuttallianum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. nuttallianum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. nuttallianum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. subsessile    Nuttall's snapdragon
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. subsessile
© 2017 Steve Matson
Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. subsessile
© 2017 Steve Matson
Antirrhinum nuttallianum ssp. subsessile
© 2017 Steve Matson

Aphanisma blitoides    Aphanisma
rare native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Aphanisma blitoides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Aphanisma blitoides
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Aphanisma blitoides
© 2023 Stevie Steele

Aristida adscensionis    Six weeks three awn,  Sixweeks threeawn
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Aristida adscensionis
© 2023 Keir Morse
Aristida adscensionis
© 2023 Keir Morse
Aristida adscensionis
© 2016 James Bailey

Aristida divaricata    Poverty three awn,  Spreading threeawn
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Aristida divaricata
© 2013 Steve Matson
Aristida divaricata
© 2013 Steve Matson
Aristida divaricata
© 2013 Steve Matson

Aristida purpurea    Purple three awn,  Purple threeawn
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Aristida purpurea
© 2015 Steve Matson
Aristida purpurea
© 2015 Steve Matson
Aristida purpurea
© 2015 Steve Matson

Aristida purpurea var. parishii    Parish three awn,  Parish's threeawn
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Aristida purpurea var. parishii
© 2016 Keir Morse
Aristida purpurea var. parishii
© 2016 Keir Morse
Aristida purpurea var. parishii
© 2016 Keir Morse

Aristida purpurea var. purpurea    Purple three awn,  Purple threeawn
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Aristida purpurea var. purpurea
© 2010 Michelle Cloud-Hughes
Aristida purpurea var. purpurea
© 2013 Steve Matson
Aristida purpurea var. purpurea
© 2013 Steve Matson

Aristida ternipes    Spidergrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Aristida ternipes
© 2023 Donald Burk
Aristida ternipes
© 2020 Chris Velez
Aristida ternipes
© 2020 Chris Velez

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 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

Artemisia palmeri    San diego sagewort
rare native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Artemisia tridentata    Big sagebrush,  Common sagebrush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Arthrocnemum subterminale    Parish's glasswort
native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Arthrocnemum subterminale
© 2020 Sandy Leatherman
Arthrocnemum subterminale
© 2021 Denise Defreese
Arthrocnemum subterminale
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Asplenium vespertinum    Western spleenwort
rare native
Fern

ASPLENIACEAE

Asplenium vespertinum
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff
Asplenium vespertinum
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff
Asplenium vespertinum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Astragalus curtipes    Morro milkvetch,  San luis obispo milkvetch,  South coast milk vetch
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus curtipes
© 2021 Joel A. Germond, Psy.D.
Astragalus curtipes
© 2020 David Greenberger
Astragalus curtipes
© 2020 David Greenberger

Astragalus deanei    Dean's milk vetch,  Deane's milkvetch
rare native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus deanei
© 2022 Becky Escalante
Astragalus deanei
© 2022 Becky Escalante
Astragalus deanei
© 2006 Vince Scheidt

Astragalus didymocarpus    Dwarf white milk vetch,  Two seeded milkvetch
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus didymocarpus
© 2023 Julia Markey
Astragalus didymocarpus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Astragalus didymocarpus
© 2017 Keir Morse

Astragalus gambelianus    Dwarf loco weed,  Gambel's dwarf milk vetch,  Gambel's locoweed
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus gambelianus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Astragalus gambelianus
© 2022 Mike Russler
Astragalus gambelianus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

Astragalus pomonensis    Pomona milk vetch,  Pomona milkvetch
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus pomonensis
© 2020 David Greenberger
Astragalus pomonensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Astragalus pomonensis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Astragalus tener var. titi    Coastal dunes milk vetch,  Coastal dunes milkvetch
rare native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus tener var. titi
© 2006 Bob Huettmann
Astragalus tener var. titi
© 2005 Bob Huettmann
Astragalus tener var. titi
© 2004 Bob Huettmann

Astragalus trichopodus    Santa barbara milk vetch,  Santa barbara milkvetch
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus trichopodus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Astragalus trichopodus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Astragalus trichopodus
© 2017 Steve Matson

Astragalus trichopodus var. lonchus    Santa barbara milk vetch,  Santa barbara milkvetch,  Southern california milkvetch
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Astragalus trichopodus var. lonchus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Astragalus trichopodus var. lonchus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Astragalus trichopodus var. lonchus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Atriplex canescens    Fourwing saltbush,  Hoary saltbush,  Shadscale
native
Shrub

CHENOPODIACEAE

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

Atriplex coulteri    Coulter's saltbush
rare native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex coulteri
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex coulteri
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex coulteri
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Atriplex lentiformis    Big saltbush
native
Shrub

CHENOPODIACEAE

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

Atriplex pacifica    Pacific saltbrush,  South coast saltbush,  South coast saltscale
rare native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex pacifica
© 2017 Keir Morse
Atriplex pacifica
© 2017 Keir Morse
Atriplex pacifica
© 2017 Keir Morse

Atriplex serenana    Bractscale,  Saltscale,  Tractscale
native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex serenana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex serenana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex serenana
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Atriplex watsonii    Matscale,  Watson's saltbush
native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex watsonii
© 2024 Mike Russler
Atriplex watsonii
© 2024 Mike Russler
Atriplex watsonii
© 2024 Mike Russler

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

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

Baccharis salicina    Willow baccharis
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis salicina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis salicina
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Baccharis salicina
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Baccharis sarothroides    Desertbroom baccharis
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Bahiopsis laciniata    San Diego County viguiera
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Berberis nevinii    Nevin's barberry
rare native
Shrub

BERBERIDACEAE

Berberis nevinii
© 2021 Mary Wloch
Berberis nevinii
© 2022 Aaron Echols
Berberis nevinii
© 2018 Ricky Grubb

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

CACTACEAE

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

Bloomeria clevelandii    San diego goldenstar
rare native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Bloomeria clevelandii
© 2019 Chris Hendrickson
Bloomeria clevelandii
© 2011 Larry Sward
Bloomeria clevelandii
© 2009 Anna Bennett

Bloomeria crocea    Common goldenstar,  Golden star
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Bloomeria crocea
© 2018 Janith Johnson
Bloomeria crocea
© 2014 Steve Matson
Bloomeria crocea
© 2014 Steve Matson

Boechera hoffmannii    Hoffmann's rockcress
rare native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Boechera hoffmannii
© 2014 Steve Matson
Boechera hoffmannii
© 2014 Steve Matson
Boechera hoffmannii
© 2014 Steve Matson

Boechera sparsiflora    Sicklepod rockcress
native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Boechera sparsiflora
© 2023 Mike Russler
Boechera sparsiflora
© 2014 E Knight
Boechera sparsiflora
© 2023 Mike Russler

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

POACEAE

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

Bowlesia incana    Hoary bowlesia
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Bowlesia incana
© 2019 Diane Renshaw
Bowlesia incana
© 2019 Diane Renshaw
Bowlesia incana
© 2017 Gary McDonald

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

ASTERACEAE

Brickellia californica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Brickellia californica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Brickellia californica
© 2022 Steve Matson

Brickellia desertorum    Desert brickellbush,  Desert brickellia
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Brickellia desertorum
© 2017 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen
Brickellia desertorum
© 2019 Matt Berger
Brickellia desertorum
© 2020 R.A. Chasey

Brodiaea filifolia    Thread leaved brodiaea,  Threadleaf brodiaea
rare native
Perennial herb (bulb)

THEMIDACEAE

Brodiaea filifolia
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Brodiaea filifolia
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Brodiaea filifolia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Bromus arizonicus    Arizona brome
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus arizonicus
© 2024 Matt C. Berger
Bromus arizonicus
© 2024 Matt C. Berger
Bromus arizonicus
© 2024 Matt C. Berger

Bromus grandis    Tall brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus grandis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus grandis
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo
Bromus grandis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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 pseudolaevipes    Coast range brome,  Southern chinook brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus pseudolaevipes
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus pseudolaevipes
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus pseudolaevipes
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Calandrinia breweri    Brewer's calandrinia
rare native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Calandrinia breweri
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Calandrinia breweri
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Calandrinia breweri
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff

Calochortus catalinae    Catalina mariposa lily
rare native
Perennial herb (bulb)

LILIACEAE

Calochortus catalinae
© 2017 Steve Matson
Calochortus catalinae
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Calochortus catalinae
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Calyptridium monandrum    Common pussypaws,  Pussy paws
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Calyptridium monandrum
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Calyptridium monandrum
© 2023 Maisie Borg
Calyptridium monandrum
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

Camissoniopsis bistorta    California sun cup
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis bistorta
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Camissoniopsis bistorta
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Camissoniopsis bistorta
© 2019 Ken Hickman

Camissoniopsis confusa    San bernardino sun cup
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis confusa
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo
Camissoniopsis confusa
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Camissoniopsis confusa
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Camissoniopsis intermedia    Intermediate sun cups
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis intermedia
© 2017 David Greenberger
Camissoniopsis intermedia
© 2016 Erik Larsen
Camissoniopsis intermedia
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Camissoniopsis lewisii    Lewis' evening-primrose
rare native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis lewisii
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Camissoniopsis lewisii
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Camissoniopsis lewisii
© 2016 William Jones

Camissoniopsis robusta    Robust subcup
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis robusta
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Camissoniopsis robusta
© 2015 Keir Morse
Camissoniopsis robusta
© 2015 Keir Morse

Cardionema ramosissimum    Sand mat,  Sandcarpet
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Cardionema ramosissimum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cardionema ramosissimum
© 2015 Michael Mitchell
Cardionema ramosissimum
© 2019 John Rawlings

Carex alma    Sedge,  Sturdy sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex alma
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Carex alma
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Carex alma
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer

Carex obispoensis    San Luis Obispo sedge,  San Luis sedge
rare native
Perennial grasslike herb (rhizomatous)

CYPERACEAE

Carex obispoensis
© 2006 Steve Matson
Carex obispoensis
© 2012 Wendy Fisher
Carex obispoensis
© 2006 Steve Matson

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

CYPERACEAE

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

Carex schottii    Schott's sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex schottii
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Carex schottii
© 2019 John Rawlings
Carex schottii
© 2019 Ken Hickman

Carex senta    Rough sedge,  Swamp carex,  Swamp sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex senta
© 2019 Rachelle Gray
Carex senta
© 2019 Rachelle Gray
Carex senta
© 2019 Rachelle Gray

Carex spissa    San diego sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex spissa
© 2016 Steve Matson
Carex spissa
© 2016 Steve Matson
Carex spissa
© 2016 Steve Matson

Carex triquetra    Triangular fruit sedge,  Triangularfruit sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Carex triquetra
© 2009 Adonis (Don) Tate
Carex triquetra
© 2015 Diane Etchison
Carex triquetra
© 2003 Steve Matson

Carpobrotus chilensis    Sea fig
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

AIZOACEAE

Carpobrotus chilensis
© 2018 Nicole Leatherman
Carpobrotus chilensis
© 2016 Steve Matson
Carpobrotus chilensis
© 2021 Cynthia Powell

Castilleja exserta    Owl's clover,  Purple owl's clover
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja exserta
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Castilleja exserta
© 2018 Saskia Raether
Castilleja exserta
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Caulanthus heterophyllus    San diego wild cabbage,  Slender pod jewelflower
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Caulanthus heterophyllus
© 2023 Caitlin Kreutz
Caulanthus heterophyllus
© 2023 Morgan Stickrod
Caulanthus heterophyllus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Caulanthus simulans    Payson's wild cabbage
rare native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Caulanthus simulans
© 2019 Matt Berger
Caulanthus simulans
© 2019 Matt Berger
Caulanthus simulans
© 2019 Matt Berger

Ceanothus rigidus    Monterey ceanothus
rare native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus rigidus
© 2021 Emily Poor
Ceanothus rigidus
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Ceanothus rigidus
© 2018 Gary McDonald

Ceanothus spinosus    Greenbark ceanothus,  Redheart
native
Tree, Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus spinosus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Ceanothus spinosus
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff
Ceanothus spinosus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Chaenactis artemisiifolia    Artemisia leaved chaenactis,  White pincushion
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Chaenactis artemisiifolia
© 2022 Rosalind Helfand
Chaenactis artemisiifolia
© 2023 Julia Markey
Chaenactis artemisiifolia
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Chaenactis glabriuscula    Common yellow chaenactis,  Yellow pincushion
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Chaenactis glabriuscula
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Chaenactis glabriuscula
© 2016 Steve Matson
Chaenactis glabriuscula
© 2019 Marisa Persaud

Chloracantha spinosa    Spiny chloracantha
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Chloracantha spinosa
© 2014 Keir Morse
Chloracantha spinosa
© 2014 Keir Morse
Chloracantha spinosa
© 2014 Keir Morse

Chloracantha spinosa var. spinosa    Spiny goldenbush
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Chloracantha spinosa var. spinosa
© 2014 Keir Morse
Chloracantha spinosa var. spinosa
© 2014 Keir Morse
Chloracantha spinosa var. spinosa
© 2014 Keir Morse

Chlorogalum pomeridianum    Amole,  Soap plant,  Soaproot
native
Perennial herb

AGAVACEAE

Chlorogalum pomeridianum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
© 2020 Robert Katz
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Chorizanthe fimbriata    Fringed spineflower
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe fimbriata
© 2019 Matt Berger
Chorizanthe fimbriata
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Chorizanthe fimbriata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Chorizanthe leptotheca    Peninsular spineflower,  Ramona spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe leptotheca
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Chorizanthe leptotheca
© 2024 Nathan Taylor
Chorizanthe leptotheca
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Chorizanthe orcuttiana    Orcutt's spineflower,  San diego spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe orcuttiana
© 2015 David Varner
Chorizanthe orcuttiana
© 2015 Keir Morse
Chorizanthe orcuttiana
© 2009 Michelle Cloud-Hughes

Chorizanthe polygonoides var. longispina    Knotweed spineflower,  Long spined spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe polygonoides var. longispina
© 2023 Aaron Echols
Chorizanthe polygonoides var. longispina
© 2023 Aaron Echols
Chorizanthe polygonoides var. longispina
© 2023 Aaron Echols

Chorizanthe procumbens    Prostrate spineflower
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe procumbens
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Chorizanthe procumbens
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Chorizanthe procumbens
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Chorizanthe staticoides    Turkish rugging
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe staticoides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Chorizanthe staticoides
© 2019 Bryant Baker
Chorizanthe staticoides
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Cirsium occidentale var. californicum    Bigelow thistle,  California thistle,  Cobwebby thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium occidentale var. californicum
© 2021 Amber Bedgood
Cirsium occidentale var. californicum
© 2021 Mike Russler
Cirsium occidentale var. californicum
© 2013 James Gonsman

Cistanthe maritima    Seaside calandrinia
rare native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Cistanthe maritima
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cistanthe maritima
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cistanthe maritima
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Clarkia bottae    Botta's clarkia,  Punch bowl godetia
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Clarkia bottae
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Clarkia bottae
© 2020 Steve Laymon
Clarkia bottae
© 2020 Steve Laymon

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 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia perfoliata ssp. intermontana
© 2020 Matt Berger
Claytonia perfoliata ssp. intermontana
© 2020 Matt Berger
Claytonia perfoliata ssp. intermontana
© 2020 Matt Berger

Peritoma arborea    Bladderpod
native
Shrub

CLEOMACEAE

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

Clinopodium chandleri    San miguel savory
rare native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

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

Cneoridium dumosum    Bush rue,  Bushrue
native
Shrub

RUTACEAE

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

Convolvulus simulans    Small flowered morning glory
rare native
Annual herb

CONVOLVULACEAE

Convolvulus simulans
© 2016 Ron Vanderhoff
Convolvulus simulans
© 2017 James Bailey
Convolvulus simulans
© 2023 David Gowen

Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. setigerus    Bristly Bird's Beak
native
Annual herb (hemiparasitic)

OROBANCHACEAE

Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. setigerus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. setigerus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Cordylanthus rigidus ssp. setigerus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Corethrogyne filaginifolia    Common sandaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. filaginifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. filaginifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. filaginifolia
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo

Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. incana    San diego sand aster,  San diego sandaster
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. incana
© 2017 Larry Sward
Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. incana
© 2017 Larry Sward

Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. linifolia    Del mar mesa sand aster,  Del mar mesa sandaster
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. linifolia
© 2022 Alexander S. Kunz
Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. linifolia
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Corethrogyne filaginifolia var. linifolia
© 2019 Newton W

Croton californicus    California croton,  Desert croton
native
Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

Cryptantha clevelandii    Cleveland's cryptantha,  Common cryptantha
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha clevelandii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cryptantha clevelandii
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Cryptantha clevelandii
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Cryptantha intermedia    Clearwater cryptantha,  Common cryptantha
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha intermedia
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cryptantha intermedia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Cryptantha intermedia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Cryptantha maritima    Guadalupe cryptantha,  Guadalupe island cryptantha,  White haired forget me not
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha maritima
© 2022 Mike Russler
Cryptantha maritima
© 2022 Mike Russler
Cryptantha maritima
© 2022 Mike Russler

Cryptantha micrantha    Purple root cryptantha,  Purple rooted forget me not,  Redroot cryptantha
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha micrantha
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Cryptantha micrantha
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Cryptantha micrantha
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Cryptantha traskiae    Trask's cryptantha
rare native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha traskiae
© 2011 Neal Kramer
Cryptantha traskiae
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer
Cryptantha traskiae
© 2011 Neal Kramer

Cucurbita digitata    Finger leaved gourd,  Fingerleaf gourd
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE


Cucurbita foetidissima    Calabazilla,  Missouri gourd,  Mock orange
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

Cucurbita foetidissima
© 2014 Steve Matson
Cucurbita foetidissima
© 2014 Steve Matson
Cucurbita foetidissima
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Cucurbita palmata    Coyote gourd,  Coyote melon
native
Annual, Perennial herb

CUCURBITACEAE

Cucurbita palmata
© 2022 Steve Matson
Cucurbita palmata
© 2022 Steve Matson
Cucurbita palmata
© 2022 Steve Matson

Cylindropuntia prolifera    Coastal cholla
native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

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

Cyperus laevigatus    Smooth cyperus,  Smooth flatsedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Cyperus laevigatus
© 2019 Alexander Randolph-Lowe
Cyperus laevigatus
© 2019 Belinda Lo
Cyperus laevigatus
© 2019 Belinda Lo

Cyperus niger    Black cyperus,  Black flatsedge,  Brown cyperus
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Cyperus niger
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cyperus niger
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Cyperus niger
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Cyperus parishii    Parish's flatsedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Cyperus parishii
© 2009 Gary A. Monroe
Cyperus parishii
© 2009 Gary A. Monroe

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

Deinandra conjugens    Otay tarplant
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Deinandra conjugens
© 2001 Coralie Cobb
Deinandra conjugens
© 2010 Anna Bennett

Deinandra fasciculata    Clustered tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Deinandra fasciculata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Deinandra fasciculata
© 2017 Steve Matson
Deinandra fasciculata
© 2017 Steve Matson

Deinandra floribunda    Tecate tarplant
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Deinandra floribunda
© 2023 Jim Merzbacher
Deinandra floribunda
© 2023 Jim Merzbacher
Deinandra floribunda
© 2024 Mike Russler

Delphinium cardinale    Scarlet larkspur
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Delphinium cardinale
© Geoff Burleigh
Delphinium cardinale
© 2021 Colin Barrows
Delphinium cardinale
© 2018 Mike Libby

Delphinium parryi    San bernardino larkspur
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Delphinium parryi
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Delphinium parryi
© Geoff Burleigh
Delphinium parryi
© 2019 Diane Etchison

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

PAPAVERACEAE

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

Dendromecon harfordii var. rhamnoides    Island tree poppy,  Tree poppy
rare native
Shrub

PAPAVERACEAE

Dendromecon harfordii var. rhamnoides
© 1993 Dean Wm. Taylor

Deschampsia danthonioides    Annual hairgrass
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Deschampsia danthonioides
© 2008 Keir Morse
Deschampsia danthonioides
© 2024 Matt Berger
Deschampsia danthonioides
© 2023 Matt Berger

Dichondra occidentalis    Western dichondra,  Western ponysfoot
rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

CONVOLVULACEAE

Dichondra occidentalis
© 2023 James Bailey
Dichondra occidentalis
© 2023 James Bailey
Dichondra occidentalis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Dicranostegia orcuttiana    Orcutt's bird's-beak
rare native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Dicranostegia orcuttiana
© 2020 Debra Valov
Dicranostegia orcuttiana
© 2020 Debra Valov
Dicranostegia orcuttiana
© 2020 Debra Valov

native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Dieteria canescens var. canescens
© 2005 Steve Matson
Dieteria canescens var. canescens
© 2005 Steve Matson
Dieteria canescens var. canescens
© 2005 Steve Matson

Mimulus aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

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

Dithyrea maritima    Beach shieldpod,  Beach spectaclepod
rare native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

BRASSICACEAE

Dithyrea maritima
© 2024 Kyle Suchy
Dithyrea maritima
© 2024 Kyle Suchy
Dithyrea maritima
© 2019 Spencer Riffle

Dodecahema leptoceras    Slender horned spineflower,  Slenderhorn spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Dodecahema leptoceras
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Dodecahema leptoceras
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Dodecahema leptoceras
© 2023 Keir Morse

Draba cuneifolia    Wedge leaved draba,  Wedgeleaf draba
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Draba cuneifolia
© 2006 Steve Matson
Draba cuneifolia
© 2008 Steve Matson
Draba cuneifolia
© 2006 Steve Matson

Dudleya attenuata    Tapertip liveforever
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

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

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

CRASSULACEAE

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

Dudleya blochmaniae    Blochman's dudleya,  Blochman's liveforever
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya blochmaniae
© Geoff Burleigh
Dudleya blochmaniae
© Geoff Burleigh
Dudleya blochmaniae
© 2023 Mike Russler

Dudleya blochmaniae ssp. blochmaniae    Blochman's dudleya,  Blochman's liveforever
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya blochmaniae ssp. blochmaniae
© 2022 Aaron Echols
Dudleya blochmaniae ssp. blochmaniae
© 2018 Kristen Nelson
Dudleya blochmaniae ssp. blochmaniae
© 2023 Mike Russler

Dudleya brevifolia    Short leaved dudleya
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya brevifolia
© 2023 Mike Russler
Dudleya brevifolia
© 2018 Kristen Nelson
Dudleya brevifolia
© 2023 Mike Russler

Dudleya cymosa    Canyon dudleya,  Canyon liveforever,  Rock lettuce
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya cymosa
© 2019 Steve Matson
Dudleya cymosa
© 2019 Steve Matson
Dudleya cymosa
© 2020 Kristin Sabo

Dudleya edulis    Fingertips
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

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

Dudleya farinosa    Bluff lettuce,  North coast dudleya,  Powdery liveforever
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya farinosa
© 2022 Mike Russler
Dudleya farinosa
© 2019 Amy Rapport
Dudleya farinosa
© 2019 Heather Morrison

Dudleya greenei    Greene's dudleya,  Greene's live forever,  Greene's liveforever
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya greenei
© 2023 Dario Berrini
Dudleya greenei
© 2012 Zack Abbey
Dudleya greenei
© 2021 Grigory Heaton

Dudleya lanceolata    Lanceleaf liveforever,  Southern california dudleya
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

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

Dudleya multicaulis    Many stemmed dudleya,  Manystem liveforever
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya multicaulis
© 2009 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya multicaulis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya multicaulis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Dudleya variegata    Variegated dudleya,  Variegated liveforever
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya variegata
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Dudleya variegata
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Dudleya variegata
© 2020 Beth Mather

Dudleya virens    Bright green dudleya
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya virens
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Dudleya virens
© 2017 Neil Uelman
Dudleya virens
© 2017 Neil Uelman

Dudleya viscida    Sticky dudleya,  Sticky liveforever
rare native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

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

Eleocharis acicularis    Needle spike rush,  Needle spikerush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Eleocharis acicularis
© 2021 John Rawlings
Eleocharis acicularis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Eleocharis acicularis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Elymus condensatus    Giant wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Emmenanthe penduliflora    Whispering bells,  Whisperingbells
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Emmenanthe penduliflora
© 2022 Steve Matson
Emmenanthe penduliflora
© 2022 Steve Matson
Emmenanthe penduliflora
© 2022 Steve Matson

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Encelia farinosa    Brittlebush,  Goldenhills,  Incienso
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

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

ONAGRACEAE

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

Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium    Hummingbird trumpet
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium
© 2009 Juergen Schrenk
Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium
© 2009 Juergen Schrenk
Epilobium canum ssp. angustifolium
© 2012 Faerthen Felix

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

Eriastrum densifolium    Giant eriastrum,  Giant woollystar,  Perennial woodstar
native
Perennial herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Eriastrum densifolium
© 2022 Steve Matson
Eriastrum densifolium
© 2022 Steve Matson
Eriastrum densifolium
© 2022 Steve Matson

Eriastrum filifolium    Lavender eriastrum,  Lavender woollystar
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Eriastrum filifolium
© 2017 Diane Etchison
Eriastrum filifolium
© 2013 Keir Morse
Eriastrum filifolium
© 2013 Keir Morse

Ericameria palmeri    Palmer goldenweed,  Palmer's goldenbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Ericameria palmeri
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Ericameria palmeri
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Ericameria palmeri
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Ericameria palmeri var. palmeri    Palmer goldenweed,  Palmer's goldenbush,  Palmer's rabbitbrush
rare native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Ericameria palmeri var. palmeri
© 2016 Keir Morse
Ericameria palmeri var. palmeri
© 2005 Vince Scheidt
Ericameria palmeri var. palmeri
© 2014 Zoya Akulova

Erigeron foliosus    Leafy daisy,  Leafy fleabane
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron foliosus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Erigeron foliosus
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Erigeron foliosus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Eriogonum elongatum    Longstem buckwheat
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum elongatum
© 2022 David Strauch
Eriogonum elongatum
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum elongatum
© 2014 Julia King

Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum    Long stemmed buckwheat
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum
© 2019 Aaron Echols
Eriogonum elongatum var. elongatum
© 2021 Mike Russler

Eriogonum fasciculatum    California buckwheat,  Eastern mojave buckwheat
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

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

Eriogonum giganteum    St. Catherine's lace
native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

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

Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum    San clemente island buckwheat
rare native
Shrub

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer
Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer
Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer

Eriogonum gracile    Slender buckwheat,  Slender woolly buckwheat
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum gracile
© 2022 Mike Russler
Eriogonum gracile
© 2018 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen
Eriogonum gracile
© 2019 Hailey Laskey

Eriogonum gracile var. gracile    Slender buckwheat,  Slender woolly buckwheat
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum gracile var. gracile
© 2021 Mike Russler
Eriogonum gracile var. gracile
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Eriogonum gracile var. gracile
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Eriogonum gracile var. incultum    Slender buckwheat,  Slender woolly buckwheat
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum gracile var. incultum
© 2018 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen
Eriogonum gracile var. incultum
© 2018 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen
Eriogonum gracile var. incultum
© 2020 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Eriogonum thurberi    Thurber eriogonum,  Thurber's buckwheat
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum thurberi
© 2017 David Magney
Eriogonum thurberi
© 2024 Arlee Montalvo
Eriogonum thurberi
© 2024 Arlee Montalvo

Eriophyllum multicaule    Branched woolly sunflower,  Many stemmed eriophyllum,  Manystem woolly sunflower
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Eriophyllum multicaule
© 2020 David Wolfson
Eriophyllum multicaule
© 2020 David Greenberger
Eriophyllum multicaule
© 2022 David Wolfson

Eriophyllum staechadifolium    Lizard tail,  Seaside golden yarrow,  Seaside woolly sunflower
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Eriophyllum staechadifolium
© 2024 Steve Conger
Eriophyllum staechadifolium
© 2014 James Gonsman
Eriophyllum staechadifolium
© 2019 Mary Conway

Eryngium aristulatum var. parishii    Parish's eryngo,  San diego button celery
rare native
Annual, Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Eryngium aristulatum var. parishii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Eryngium aristulatum var. parishii
© 2023 Caitlin Kreutz
Eryngium aristulatum var. parishii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Erysimum insulare    Island wallflower
rare native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Erysimum insulare
© 2006 Steve Matson
Erysimum insulare
© 2006 Steve Matson
Erysimum insulare
© 2006 Steve Matson

Eschscholzia ramosa    Channel island poppy,  Island poppy
rare native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Eschscholzia ramosa
© Geoff Burleigh
Eschscholzia ramosa
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer
Eschscholzia ramosa
© 2024 Jacob A

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia    Common eucrypta,  Spotted eucrypta,  Spotted hideseed
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson
Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson
Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia
© 2014 Steve Matson

Eulobus californicus    California primrose
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Eulobus californicus
© 2019 Elexis Padron
Eulobus californicus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Eulobus californicus
© 2019 Elexis Padron

Euphorbia albomarginata    Rattlesnake sandmat
native
Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia albomarginata
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Euphorbia albomarginata
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Euphorbia albomarginata
© 2019 Douglas Gordon-Blackwood

Euphorbia crenulata    Chinese caps,  Chinesecaps
native
Annual, Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia crenulata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Euphorbia crenulata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Euphorbia crenulata
© 2008 Steve Matson

Euphorbia misera    Cliff spurge
rare native
Shrub

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

Euphorbia polycarpa    Smallseed sandmat
native
Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Euphorbia polycarpa
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Euphorbia polycarpa
© 2010 Steve Matson
Euphorbia polycarpa
© 2021 Les Vion

Eustoma exaltatum    Catchfly prairie gentian
native
Annual, Perennial herb

GENTIANACEAE

Eustoma exaltatum
© 2008 Michael Charters
Eustoma exaltatum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Eustoma exaltatum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Extriplex californica    California orach
native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Extriplex californica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Extriplex californica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Extriplex californica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

CACTACEAE

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

Frangula californica    California coffeeberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Frasera parryi    Coahuila frasera
native
Perennial herb

GENTIANACEAE

Frasera parryi
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Frasera parryi
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Frasera parryi
© 2020 Bob Sill

Funastrum cynanchoides var. hartwegii    Climbing milkweed
native
Perennial herb

APOCYNACEAE

Funastrum cynanchoides var. hartwegii
© 2010 Steve Matson
Funastrum cynanchoides var. hartwegii
© 2010 Steve Matson
Funastrum cynanchoides var. hartwegii
© 2010 Steve Matson

Galium angustifolium ssp. nudicaule    Naked stem bedstraw,  Narrowleaf bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium angustifolium ssp. nudicaule
© 2014 Keir Morse
Galium angustifolium ssp. nudicaule
© 2014 Keir Morse
Galium angustifolium ssp. nudicaule
© 2014 Keir Morse

Galium catalinense    Santa catalina island bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium catalinense
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer
Galium catalinense
© 2024 Chloe and Trevor Van Loon
Galium catalinense
© 2024 Chloe and Trevor Van Loon

Gilia angelensis    Chaparral gilia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia angelensis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Gilia angelensis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Gilia angelensis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Gilia capitata    Blue field gilia,  Bluehead gilia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia capitata
© 2011 Gerald Carr
Gilia capitata
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Gilia capitata
© 2011 Gerald Carr

Gilia diegensis    Coastal gilia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia diegensis
© 2024 Karen Fraser
Gilia diegensis
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Gilia diegensis
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Gilia nevinii    Nevin's gilia
rare native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia nevinii
© 2011 Dylan Neubauer
Gilia nevinii
© 2011 Neal Kramer
Gilia nevinii
© 2011 Michelle Cloud-Hughes

Gilia ochroleuca    Volcanic gilia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia ochroleuca
© 2016 Steve Matson
Gilia ochroleuca
© 2016 Steve Matson
Gilia ochroleuca
© 2016 Steve Matson

Gilia tenuiflora    Greater yellowthroat gilia,  Slender flowered gilia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia tenuiflora
© 2022 Irene Rosen
Gilia tenuiflora
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Gilia tenuiflora
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

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

Harpagonella palmeri    Palmer's grapplinghook
rare native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Harpagonella palmeri
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Harpagonella palmeri
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Harpagonella palmeri
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Hazardia orcuttii    Orcutt's bristleweed,  Orcutt's hazardia
rare native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Hazardia orcuttii
© 2011 Keir Morse
Hazardia orcuttii
© 2011 Keir Morse
Hazardia orcuttii
© 2011 Keir Morse

Hazardia squarrosa    Saw toothed goldenbush,  Sawtooth goldenbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Hazardia squarrosa
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel
Hazardia squarrosa
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Hazardia squarrosa
© 2019 Bonnie Nickel

Hesperoyucca whipplei    Chaparral yucca
native
Shrub

AGAVACEAE

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

Heterotheca sessiliflora    Golden aster,  Sessileflower false goldenaster
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Heterotheca sessiliflora
© 2021 Mike Russler
Heterotheca sessiliflora
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Heterotheca sessiliflora
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

Holocarpha virgata ssp. elongata    Graceful tarplant,  Wand tarbush
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Holocarpha virgata ssp. elongata
© 2020 Mary Wloch
Holocarpha virgata ssp. elongata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Holocarpha virgata ssp. elongata
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

native
Perennial herb

AGAVACEAE

Chlorogalum parviflorum
© 2022 Scott Henry
Chlorogalum parviflorum
© 2014 Diane Etchison
Chlorogalum parviflorum
© 2014 Diane Etchison

Horkelia cuneata    Wedge leaf horkelia,  Wedge leaved horkelia,  Wedgeleaf horkelia
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Horkelia cuneata
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Horkelia cuneata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Horkelia cuneata
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Isocoma menziesii    Menzies' goldenbush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Isocoma menziesii var. decumbens    Decumbent goldenbush,  Menzies' goldenbush
rare native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Isocoma menziesii var. decumbens
© 2017 Neil Uelman
Isocoma menziesii var. decumbens
© 2017 Neil Uelman
Isocoma menziesii var. decumbens
© 2017 Neil Uelman

Jepsonia parryi    Parry's jepsonia
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Jepsonia parryi
© 2009 Ron Vanderhoff
Jepsonia parryi
© 2012 Cynthia Keiser
Jepsonia parryi
© 2011 Keir Morse

Juncus phaeocephalus    Brown headed rush,  Brownhead rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus phaeocephalus
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Juncus phaeocephalus
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Juncus phaeocephalus
© 2017 Toni Corelli

Laennecia coulteri    Coulter's horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Laennecia coulteri
© 2012 Steve Matson
Laennecia coulteri
© 2012 Steve Matson
Laennecia coulteri
© 2012 Steve Matson

Lastarriaea coriacea    Leather spineflower
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Lastarriaea coriacea
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lastarriaea coriacea
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lastarriaea coriacea
© 2021 Jacob Smith

Lasthenia californica    California goldfields,  Common goldfields,  Valley goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia californica
© 2017 David Greenberger
Lasthenia californica
© 2020 Susan White
Lasthenia californica
© 2017 MCOSD EDRR

Lasthenia californica ssp. californica    California goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia californica ssp. californica
© 2021 Charles Russell
Lasthenia californica ssp. californica
© 2022 Steve Matson
Lasthenia californica ssp. californica
© 2015 Toni Corelli

Lasthenia coronaria    Royal goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia coronaria
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Lasthenia coronaria
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Lasthenia coronaria
© 2021 Aaron Echols

Lasthenia minor    Coastal goldfields,  Smooth lasthenia,  Woolly goldfields
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia minor
© 2007 Toni Corelli
Lasthenia minor
© 2019 James Gonsman
Lasthenia minor
© 2015 Toni Corelli

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
© 2015 Chris Jaster

rare native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Lavatera assurgentiflora ssp. assurgentiflora
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Lepechinia ganderi    Gander's pitcher sage,  San diego pitchersage
rare native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

Lepechinia ganderi
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Lepechinia ganderi
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Lepechinia ganderi
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Lepidium lasiocarpum    Shaggyfruit pepperweed
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium lasiocarpum
© 2022 Steve Matson
Lepidium lasiocarpum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Lepidium lasiocarpum
© 2023 Steve Matson

Lepidium lasiocarpum ssp. lasiocarpum    Shaggyfruit pepperweed
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium lasiocarpum ssp. lasiocarpum
© 2022 Steve Matson
Lepidium lasiocarpum ssp. lasiocarpum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Lepidium lasiocarpum ssp. lasiocarpum
© 2022 Steve Matson

Lepidium nitidum    Peppergrass,  Shining pepper grass,  Shining pepperweed
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium nitidum
© 2021 Steve Matson
Lepidium nitidum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Lepidium nitidum
© 2021 Steve Matson

Lepidium virginicum    Virginia pepperweed,  Wild pepper grass
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium virginicum
© 2020 David Greenberger
Lepidium virginicum
© 2020 Aaron Echols
Lepidium virginicum
© 2021 Jacob Smith

Lepidium virginicum ssp. menziesii    Robinson's pepper grass
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium virginicum ssp. menziesii
© 2011 Ramona Robison
Lepidium virginicum ssp. menziesii
© 2018 Al Keuter
Lepidium virginicum ssp. menziesii
© 2018 Al Keuter

Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii    Robinson's pepper grass,  Robinson's pepperweed
rare native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii
© 2014 Keir Morse
Lepidium virginicum var. robinsonii
© 2014 Keir Morse

Lepidospartum squamatum    California broomsage,  California broomshrub,  Scale broom
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Lepidospartum squamatum
© 2021 Mike Russler
Lepidospartum squamatum
© 2021 David Wolfson
Lepidospartum squamatum
© 2021 Mike Russler

Leptosiphon grandiflorus    Large flowered leptosiphon
rare native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Leptosiphon grandiflorus
© 2023 Suzanne L. Weakley
Leptosiphon grandiflorus
© 2017 David Greenberger
Leptosiphon grandiflorus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Leptosiphon lemmonii    Lemmon's linanthus
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Leptosiphon lemmonii
© 2019 Matt Berger
Leptosiphon lemmonii
© 2017 Keir Morse
Leptosiphon lemmonii
© 2014 Keir Morse

Leptosiphon pygmaeus ssp. pygmaeus    Pygmy leptosiphon
rare native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Leptosiphon pygmaeus ssp. pygmaeus
© 2008 Kim M. Klementowski
Leptosiphon pygmaeus ssp. pygmaeus
© 2008 Kim M. Klementowski
Leptosiphon pygmaeus ssp. pygmaeus
© 2008 Kim M. Klementowski

Leptosyne gigantea    Giant coreopsis
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Leptosyne gigantea
© 2020 David Greenberger
Leptosyne gigantea
© 2017 David Wolfson
Leptosyne gigantea
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Leptosyne maritima    Sea dahlia
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Linanthus dianthiflorus    Fringed linanthus
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Linanthus dianthiflorus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Linanthus dianthiflorus
© 2017 Diane Etchison
Linanthus dianthiflorus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Lobelia cardinalis    Cardinalflower
native
Perennial herb

CAMPANULACEAE

Lobelia cardinalis
© 2020 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen
Lobelia cardinalis
© 2012 John Rusk
Lobelia cardinalis
© 2020 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen

Lobelia cardinalis var. pseudosplendens    Cardinal flower,  Scarlet lobelia
native
Perennial herb

CAMPANULACEAE

Lobelia cardinalis var. pseudosplendens
© 2020 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen
Lobelia cardinalis var. pseudosplendens
© 2020 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen
Lobelia cardinalis var. pseudosplendens
© 2017 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen

Lobelia dunnii    Dunn's lobelia
native
Perennial herb

CAMPANULACEAE

Lobelia dunnii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lobelia dunnii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lobelia dunnii
© 2013 Aaron Schusteff

Lobelia dunnii var. serrata    Dunn's lobelia
native
Perennial herb

CAMPANULACEAE

Lobelia dunnii var. serrata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Lobelia dunnii var. serrata
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff
Lobelia dunnii var. serrata
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Loeflingia squarrosa    Spreading loeflingia,  Spreading pygmyleaf
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Loeflingia squarrosa
© 2010 Steve Matson
Loeflingia squarrosa
© 2010 Steve Matson
Loeflingia squarrosa
© 2010 Steve Matson

Logfia arizonica    Arizona cottonrose
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Logfia arizonica
© 2010 Gary A. Monroe
Logfia arizonica
© 2010 Gary A. Monroe
Logfia arizonica
© 2010 James Morefield

Logfia filaginoides    California cottonrose
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Logfia filaginoides
© 2019 Steve Matson
Logfia filaginoides
© 2019 Steve Matson
Logfia filaginoides
© 2019 Steve Matson

Lomatium utriculatum    Bladder parsnip,  Common lomatium,  Hog fennel
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Lomatium utriculatum
© 2006 Steve Matson
Lomatium utriculatum
© 2006 Steve Matson
Lomatium utriculatum
© 2015 James Gonsman

Lupinus albifrons    Silver bush lupine,  Silver lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus albifrons
© 2022 Mike Russler
Lupinus albifrons
© 2022 Steve Conger
Lupinus albifrons
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Lupinus arboreus    Coastal bush lupine,  Yellow bush lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus arboreus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Lupinus arboreus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lupinus arboreus
© 2020 Steve Matson

Lupinus brevicaulis    Sand lupine,  Short stemmed blue lupine,  Shortstem lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus brevicaulis
© 2011 Steve Matson
Lupinus brevicaulis
© 2010 Steve Matson
Lupinus brevicaulis
© 2010 Steve Matson

Lupinus excubitus    Adonis lupine,  Grape lupine,  Grape soda lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus excubitus
© Geoff Burleigh
Lupinus excubitus
© 2020 Dana York
Lupinus excubitus
© 2022 Richard Spjut

Lupinus guadalupensis    Guadalupe island lupine
rare native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus guadalupensis
© 2011 Neal Kramer
Lupinus guadalupensis
© 2008 Kim M. Klementowski
Lupinus guadalupensis
© 2008 Kim M. Klementowski

Lupinus hirsutissimus    Stinging annual lupine,  Stinging lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus hirsutissimus
© 2024 Mike Russler
Lupinus hirsutissimus
© 2023 Neil Uelman
Lupinus hirsutissimus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Lupinus latifolius    Bigleaf lupine,  Broad leaf lupine,  Broadleaf lupine
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus latifolius
© 2017 Steve Matson
Lupinus latifolius
© 2017 Steve Matson
Lupinus latifolius
© 2008 Steve Matson

Lupinus longifolius    Long leaf bush lupine,  Longleaf bush lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus longifolius
© Geoff Burleigh
Lupinus longifolius
© 2023 Keir Morse
Lupinus longifolius
© Geoff Burleigh

Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus    Chick lupine,  Dense flowered platycarpos,  Whitewhorl lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lupinus microcarpus var. densiflorus
© 2014 Steve Matson

Lupinus nanus    Sky lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

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

Lupinus sparsiflorus    Coulter's lupine,  Mohave lupine,  Mojave lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus sparsiflorus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Lupinus sparsiflorus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lupinus sparsiflorus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Lupinus sparsiflorus ssp. inopinatus    Coulter's lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE


Lupinus truncatus    Blunt leaved lupine,  Collared annual lupine,  Truncate leaf lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Lupinus truncatus
© 2023 Caitlin Kreutz
Lupinus truncatus
© 2023 Connor O'Hara-Baker
Lupinus truncatus
© 2010 Michael Mitchell

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

SOLANACEAE

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

Lycium brevipes    Baja desert thorn,  Fruitilla
native
Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Lycium brevipes
© 2020 Matt Berger
Lycium brevipes
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lycium brevipes
© 2009 Ron Vanderhoff

Lycium brevipes var. hassei    Santa catalina island desert thorn
rare native
Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Lycium brevipes var. hassei
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lycium brevipes var. hassei
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lycium brevipes var. hassei
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

SOLANACEAE

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

Lycium parishii    Parish's desert thorn
rare native
Shrub

SOLANACEAE

Lycium parishii
© 2016 Keir Morse
Lycium parishii
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Lycium parishii
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Lysimachia minima    Chaffweed
native
Annual herb

MYRSINACEAE

Lysimachia minima
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Lysimachia minima
© 2018 Hayley Ross
Lysimachia minima
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Malacothamnus davidsonii    Davidson's bushmallow,  Tujunga bushmallow
rare native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Malacothamnus davidsonii
© 2017 Kristin Sabo
Malacothamnus davidsonii
© 2017 Kristin Sabo
Malacothamnus davidsonii
© 2017 Kristin Sabo

Malacothamnus fasciculatus    Chaparral bushmallow,  Southern coastal bushmallow
native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

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

Malacothamnus fasciculatus var. fasciculatus    Chaparral bushmallow,  Mesa bushmallow
native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Malacothamnus fasciculatus var. fasciculatus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Malacothamnus fasciculatus var. fasciculatus
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Malacothamnus fasciculatus var. fasciculatus
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Malacothrix californica    California dandelion,  Desert dandelion
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Malacothrix californica
© 2023 David Wolfson
Malacothrix californica
© 2023 David Wolfson
Malacothrix californica
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Malacothrix clevelandii    Cleveland's dandelion,  Cleveland's desertdandelion,  Cleveland's malacothrix
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Malacothrix clevelandii
© 2021 Steve Laymon
Malacothrix clevelandii
© 2022 Mike Russler
Malacothrix clevelandii
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Malacothrix coulteri    Snake's head
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Malacothrix coulteri
© 2020 David Greenberger
Malacothrix coulteri
© 2020 Matt Berger
Malacothrix coulteri
© 2020 David Greenberger

Malacothrix saxatilis    Cliff aster,  Cliff desertdandelion
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Malacothrix saxatilis
© 2019 Marisa Persaud
Malacothrix saxatilis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Malacothrix saxatilis
© 2019 Adonis Tate

Malosma laurina    Laurel sumac
native
Tree, Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

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

Malva assurgentiflora    Island mallow
native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

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

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

CACTACEAE

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

Marsilea vestita    Hairy waterclover
native
Fern

MARSILEACEAE

Marsilea vestita
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Marsilea vestita
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Marsilea vestita
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Marsilea vestita ssp. vestita    Hairy pepperwort,  Hairy waterclover
native
Fern

MARSILEACEAE

Marsilea vestita ssp. vestita
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Marsilea vestita ssp. vestita
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Marsilea vestita ssp. vestita
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

Meconella denticulata    Small flowered meconella,  Smallflower fairypoppy
native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Meconella denticulata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Meconella denticulata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Meconella denticulata
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff

Melica frutescens    Heligrass,  Tall melica,  Woody melicgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Melica frutescens
© 2012 Keir Morse
Melica frutescens
© 2022 Neal Kramer
Melica frutescens
© 2012 Keir Morse

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

POACEAE

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

Mentzelia lindleyi    Lindley's blazing star,  Lindley's blazingstar
native
Annual herb

LOASACEAE

Mentzelia lindleyi
© 2020 Karen Swift
Mentzelia lindleyi
© 2021 Vivian Krug Cotton
Mentzelia lindleyi
© 2020 Joerg Lohse

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum    Common iceplant,  Crystalline ice plant
invasive non-native
Annual herb

AIZOACEAE

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
© 2019 Naomi Goegan
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
© 2019 Nathan Taxel
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
© 2022 David Strauch

Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum    Slender leaved ice plant,  Slenderleaf iceplant,  Small flowered iceplant
invasive non-native
Annual herb

AIZOACEAE

Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum
© 2009 Howard Clark
Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum
© 2019 Jennifer Mo

Micranthes californica    Greene's saxifrage
native
Perennial herb

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Micranthes californica
© 2016 Steve Matson
Micranthes californica
© 2016 Steve Matson
Micranthes californica
© 2016 Steve Matson

Microseris douglasii    Douglas' microseris,  Douglas' silverpuffs
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Microseris douglasii
© 2017 Steve Matson
Microseris douglasii
© 2017 Steve Matson
Microseris douglasii
© 2017 Steve Matson

Microseris douglasii ssp. platycarpha    Douglas' silverpuffs,  Small flowered microseris
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Microseris douglasii ssp. platycarpha
© 2017 Barbara Boethling
Microseris douglasii ssp. platycarpha
© 2017 Tania Asef
Microseris douglasii ssp. platycarpha
© 2017 Barbara Boethling

Mirabilis laevis    Desert wishbone bush
native
Perennial herb

NYCTAGINACEAE

Mirabilis laevis
© 2020 Steve Matson
Mirabilis laevis
© 2020 Steve Matson
Mirabilis laevis
© 2013 Steve Matson

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

LAMIACEAE

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

Mucronea californica    California spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Mucronea californica
© 2020 David Greenberger
Mucronea californica
© 2023 Matt Berger
Mucronea californica
© 2023 Matt Berger

Muhlenbergia appressa    Appressed muhly,  Devils canyon muhly
rare native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Muhlenbergia appressa
© 2006 Steve Matson
Muhlenbergia appressa
© 2006 Steve Matson
Muhlenbergia appressa
© 2006 Steve Matson

Muhlenbergia microsperma    Annual muhly,  Littleseed muhly
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Muhlenbergia microsperma
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Muhlenbergia microsperma
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Muhlenbergia microsperma
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Muilla maritima    Common muilla,  Sea muilla
native
Perennial herb

THEMIDACEAE

Muilla maritima
© 2017 Steve Matson
Muilla maritima
© 2017 Steve Matson
Muilla maritima
© 2017 Steve Matson

Myosurus minimus    Common mouse tail,  Little mouse tail,  Tiny mousetail
native
Annual herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Myosurus minimus
© 2022 Dianne Lake
Myosurus minimus
© 2024 Cynthia Powell
Myosurus minimus
© 2024 Kevin Dixon

Myosurus minimus ssp. apus    Little mouse tail
rare native
Annual herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Myosurus minimus ssp. apus
© 2017 Tania Asef
Myosurus minimus ssp. apus
© 2021 Kipp Pow
Myosurus minimus ssp. apus
© 2021 Kipp Pow

Myriopteris clevelandii    Cleveland's lip fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Myriopteris clevelandii
© 2014 Steve Matson
Myriopteris clevelandii
© 2014 Steve Matson
Myriopteris clevelandii
© 2014 Steve Matson

Myriopteris cooperae    Cooper's lip fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Myriopteris cooperae
© 2020 Matt Berger
Myriopteris cooperae
© 2024 Matt C. Berger
Myriopteris cooperae
© 2024 Matt C. Berger

Myriopteris newberryi    Newberry's lip fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Myriopteris newberryi
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Myriopteris newberryi
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Myriopteris newberryi
© 2023 Julia Markey

Navarretia hamata    Hooked navarretia,  Hooked pincushionplant
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia hamata
© 2015 Keir Morse
Navarretia hamata
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Navarretia hamata
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Navarretia prostrata    Prostrate navarretia,  Prostrate pincushionplant
rare native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia prostrata
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Navarretia prostrata
© 2017 Tania Asef
Navarretia prostrata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Nemacladus longiflorus    Long flowered nemacladus,  Longflower threadplant,  Thread plant
native
Annual herb

CAMPANULACEAE

Nemacladus longiflorus
© 2019 Matt Berger
Nemacladus longiflorus
© 2017 Keir Morse
Nemacladus longiflorus
© 2023 Ryan O'Dell

Nemacladus pinnatifidus    Comb leaved nemacladus,  Combleaf threadplant
native
Annual herb

CAMPANULACEAE

Nemacladus pinnatifidus
© 2019 Keir Morse
Nemacladus pinnatifidus
© 2019 Keir Morse
Nemacladus pinnatifidus
© 2019 Keir Morse

Nemacladus ramosissimus    Nuttall's nemacladus,  Smallflower threadplant
native
Annual herb

CAMPANULACEAE

Nemacladus ramosissimus
© 2017 Fred Melgert / Carla Hoegen
Nemacladus ramosissimus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Nemacladus ramosissimus
© 2017 James Bailey

Nemophila menziesii    Baby blue eyes
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Nemophila menziesii
© 2019 Matt Berger
Nemophila menziesii
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Nemophila menziesii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Nicotiana clevelandii    Cleveland's tobacco
native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

Nicotiana clevelandii
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff
Nicotiana clevelandii
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Nicotiana clevelandii
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Nicotiana quadrivalvis    Indian tobacco
native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

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

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

RUSCACEAE

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

Notholaena californica    California cloak fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Notholaena californica
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Notholaena californica
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Notholaena californica
© 2023 Robert Packard

Notholaena californica ssp. californica    California cloak fern
native
Fern

PTERIDACEAE

Notholaena californica ssp. californica
© 2019 Matt Berger
Notholaena californica ssp. californica
© 2019 Matt Berger
Notholaena californica ssp. californica
© 2019 Matt Berger

Oenothera californica    California evening primrose,  California primrose
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Oenothera californica
© 2019 Julie Ann Watson
Oenothera californica
© 2020 Mitchell Coleman
Oenothera californica
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff

Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri    Common evening primrose,  Evening primrose,  Hooker's evening primrose
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri
© 2020 Suzanne L. Weakley
Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri
© 2018 Suzanne L. Weakley
Oenothera elata ssp. hookeri
© 2018 Toni Corelli

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

CACTACEAE

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

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

CACTACEAE

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

Opuntia Xoccidentalis    Western prickly pear
native
Shrub (stem succulent)

CACTACEAE

Opuntia Xoccidentalis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Opuntia Xoccidentalis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Opuntia Xoccidentalis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

Orobanche parishii ssp. brachyloba    Parish's broomrape,  Short lobed broom rape
rare native
Perennial herb (parasitic)

OROBANCHACEAE

Orobanche parishii ssp. brachyloba
© 2015 Paul Preston and Tim Lukaszewski
Orobanche parishii ssp. brachyloba
© 2015 Paul Preston

Oxalis albicans    Californica wood sorrel
native
Perennial herb

OXALIDACEAE

Oxalis albicans
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Oxalis albicans
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Oxalis albicans
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Paeonia californica    California peony
native
Perennial herb

PAEONIACEAE

Paeonia californica
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Paeonia californica
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Paeonia californica
© 2019 Susan McDougall

Pectocarya linearis    Sagebrush combseed
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Pectocarya linearis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pectocarya linearis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pectocarya linearis
© 2014 Steve Matson

Pectocarya linearis ssp. ferocula    Sagebrush combseed,  Slender comb seed,  Slender pectocarya
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Pectocarya linearis ssp. ferocula
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pectocarya linearis ssp. ferocula
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pectocarya linearis ssp. ferocula
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

Penstemon spectabilis    Showy penstemon
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

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

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

Perityle emoryi    Emory's rock daisy,  Emory's rockdaisy
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Perityle emoryi
© 2023 Keir Morse
Perityle emoryi
© 2023 Keir Morse
Perityle emoryi
© 2019 Matt Berger

Phacelia brachyloba    Short lobed phacelia,  Shortlobe phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia brachyloba
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Phacelia brachyloba
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Phacelia brachyloba
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Phacelia cicutaria    Caterpillar phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia cicutaria
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Phacelia cicutaria
© 2016 Julie Watson
Phacelia cicutaria
© 2020 Shane Hanofee

Phacelia grandiflora    Giant flowered phacelia,  Large flowered phacelia,  Largeflower phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia grandiflora
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff
Phacelia grandiflora
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Phacelia grandiflora
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Phacelia minor    California bluebell,  Wild canterbury bells
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia minor
© 2023 Julia Markey
Phacelia minor
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Phacelia minor
© 2023 Julia Markey

Phacelia parryi    Parry's phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia parryi
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Phacelia parryi
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Phacelia parryi
© 2020 Diane Etchison

Phacelia stellaris    Brand's phacelia,  Star phacelia
rare native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia stellaris
© 2012 Keir Morse
Phacelia stellaris
© 2012 Keir Morse
Phacelia stellaris
© 2012 Keir Morse

Phacelia viscida    Sticky phacelia,  Tacky phacelia
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Phacelia viscida
© 2017 Steve Matson
Phacelia viscida
© 2017 Steve Matson
Phacelia viscida
© 2017 Steve Matson

Phalaris lemmonii    Lemmon's canarygrass
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Phalaris lemmonii
© 2017 James Bailey
Phalaris lemmonii
© 2022 Donald Burk
Phalaris lemmonii
© 2022 Steve Matson

Pholistoma auritum    Blue fiestaflower,  Fiesta flower
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Pholistoma auritum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pholistoma auritum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Pholistoma auritum
© 2014 Steve Matson

Pholistoma racemosum    Racemed fiestaflower,  San Diego fiesta flower,  San Diego fiestaflower
native
Annual herb

HYDROPHYLLACEAE

Pholistoma racemosum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pholistoma racemosum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pholistoma racemosum
© 2017 James Bailey

Physalis crassifolia    Thick leaved ground cherry,  Yellow nightshade ground cherry,  Yellow nightshade groundcherry
native
Annual, Perennial herb

SOLANACEAE

Physalis crassifolia
© 2006 Steve Matson
Physalis crassifolia
© 2006 Steve Matson
Physalis crassifolia
© 2015 Steve Matson

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

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys canescens
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Plagiobothrys canescens
© 2016 Steve Matson
Plagiobothrys canescens
© 2016 Steve Matson

Plagiobothrys collinus var. californicus    California popcorn flower,  Cooper's popcornflower
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys collinus var. californicus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Plagiobothrys collinus var. californicus
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Plagiobothrys collinus var. californicus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Plagiobothrys trachycarpus    Rough fruited allocarya,  Roughfruit popcornflower
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Plagiobothrys trachycarpus
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Plagiobothrys trachycarpus
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Plagiobothrys trachycarpus
© 2022 Catherine Chang

Planodes virginica    Common rock cress
native
Annual, Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Planodes virginica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Planodes virginica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Planodes virginica
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Planodes virginicum    Common rock cress
native
Annual, Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Planodes virginicum
© 2017 James Bailey
Planodes virginicum
© © 2014 Zoya Akulova

Plantago coronopus    Buckhorn plantain,  Cut leaf plantain
invasive non-native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago coronopus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Plantago coronopus
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Plantago coronopus
© 2017 MCOSD Restoration Crew

Plantago erecta    California plantain,  Dotseed plantain,  Foothill plantain
native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago erecta
© 2008 Steve Matson
Plantago erecta
© 2022 Steve Matson
Plantago erecta
© 2022 Steve Matson

Plantago ovata    Desert indianwheat,  Desert plantain,  Woolly plantain
native
Annual herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago ovata
© 2005 Steve Matson
Plantago ovata
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Plantago ovata
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

Platystemon californicus    Cream cups,  Creamcups
native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Platystemon californicus
© 2017 Nathanial Wigington
Platystemon californicus
© 2022 John L. Thompson
Platystemon californicus
© 2022 John L. Thompson

Pluchea sericea    Arrow wed,  Arrow weed,  Arrowweed
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

Pogogyne abramsii    Howell pogogyne,  San diego mesa mint,  San diego mesamint
rare native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Pogogyne abramsii
© 2023 Caitlin Kreutz
Pogogyne abramsii
© 2012 Keir Morse
Pogogyne abramsii
© 2012 Keir Morse

Pogogyne nudiuscula    Otay mesa mint,  Otay mesamint,  San diego pogogyne
rare native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Pogogyne nudiuscula
© 2010 Anna Bennett
Pogogyne nudiuscula
© 2001 Greg Mason

Polycarpon depressum    California allseed,  California manyseed,  California polycarpon
native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Polycarpon depressum
© 2023 James Bailey
Polycarpon depressum
© 2023 James Bailey
Polycarpon depressum
© 2022 Ken Hickman

Polypodium californicum    California polypody
native
Fern

POLYPODIACEAE

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

Porophyllum gracile    Odora,  Slender poreleaf
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Porophyllum gracile
© 2019 Matt Berger
Porophyllum gracile
© 2008 Steve Matson
Porophyllum gracile
© 2008 Steve Matson

Primula clevelandii    Padre's shooting star
native
Perennial herb

PRIMULACEAE

Primula clevelandii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Primula clevelandii
© 2022 David popp
Primula clevelandii
© 2020 Aaron Echols

Prunus fasciculata    Desert almond,  Desert range almond
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

Prunus fasciculata
© 2015 Steve Matson
Prunus fasciculata
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Prunus fasciculata
© 2015 Steve Matson

native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Pseudognaphalium biolettii    Two-color rabbit-tobacco
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium biolettii
© 2019 David Greenberger
Pseudognaphalium biolettii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pseudognaphalium biolettii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Pseudognaphalium leucocephalum    White cudweed,  White rabbit tobacco
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium leucocephalum
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Pseudognaphalium leucocephalum
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Pseudognaphalium leucocephalum
© 2024 Mike Russler

Pteridium aquilinum    Western brackenfern
native
Fern

DENNSTAEDTIACEAE

Pteridium aquilinum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Pteridium aquilinum
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Pteridium aquilinum
© 2020 Cara Wilcox

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

Puccinellia nuttalliana    Nuttall's alkali grass,  Nuttall's alkaligrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Puccinellia nuttalliana
© 2008 Steve Matson
Puccinellia nuttalliana
© 2008 Steve Matson
Puccinellia nuttalliana
© 2008 Steve Matson

Quercus berberidifolia    Inland scrub oak
native
Tree

FAGACEAE

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

Quercus dumosa    Coastal sage scrub oak,  Nuttall's scrub oak
rare native
Shrub

FAGACEAE

Quercus dumosa
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus dumosa
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Quercus dumosa
© 2012 Ron Vanderhoff

Rafinesquia californica    California chicory,  California plumseed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Rafinesquia californica
© 2023 Robert Steers
Rafinesquia californica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Rafinesquia californica
© 2017 Steve Matson

Rhamnus crocea    Redberry buckthorn
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Rhus integrifolia    Lemonade berry,  Lemonade sumac
native
Shrub

ANACARDIACEAE

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

Ribes indecorum    White flowering currant,  Whiteflower currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

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

Ribes speciosum    Fuchsia flowered gooseberry,  Fuchsiaflower gooseberry
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes speciosum
© 2022 David Chipping
Ribes speciosum
© 2024 Shelly Marshall
Ribes speciosum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

PAPAVERACEAE

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

Romneya trichocalyx    Bristly matilija poppy,  Hairy matilija poppy
native
Perennial herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Romneya trichocalyx
© 2022 Ken Lunders
Romneya trichocalyx
© 2020 Kimberly Coates
Romneya trichocalyx
© 2019 Bryant Baker

Rumex hymenosepalus    Canaigre dock,  Wild rhubarb
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex hymenosepalus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Rumex hymenosepalus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Rumex hymenosepalus
© 2008 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

Salvia apiana    White sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

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

Salvia apiana var. compacta    Compact white sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE


Salvia carduacea    Thistle sage
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Salvia carduacea
© 2016 Steve Matson
Salvia carduacea
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Salvia carduacea
© 2016 Michael Mitchell

Salvia columbariae    Chia sage
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

Salvia columbariae
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Salvia columbariae
© 2022 Mike Russler
Salvia columbariae
© 2022 Mike Russler

Salvia leucophylla    San luis purple sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

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

Salvia mellifera    Black sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

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

Salvia munzii    Munz's sage
rare native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

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

Samolus parviflorus    Water pimpernel
native
Perennial herb

THEOPHRASTACEAE

Samolus parviflorus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Samolus parviflorus
© 2022 Catherine Chang
Samolus parviflorus
© 2022 Catherine Chang

Sanicula arguta    Sharp toothed sanicle,  Sharp toothed snakeroot,  Sharptooth blacksnakeroot
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Sanicula arguta
© 2006 Steve Matson
Sanicula arguta
© 2006 Steve Matson
Sanicula arguta
© 2006 Steve Matson

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

Selaginella bigelovii    Bigelow's moss fern,  Bigelow's spike moss,  Bushy spikemoss
Selaginella bigelovii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Selaginella bigelovii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Selaginella bigelovii
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Selaginella cinerascens    Ashy spike moss,  Mesa spikemoss
rare native

SELAGINELLACEAE

Selaginella cinerascens
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff
Selaginella cinerascens
© 2015 Keir Morse
Selaginella cinerascens
© 2017 Katie Gallagher

Senecio aphanactis    California groundsel,  Chaparral ragwort,  Rayless ragwort
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio aphanactis
© 2023 Matt Berger
Senecio aphanactis
© 2019 Matt Berger
Senecio aphanactis
© 2023 Matt Berger

Senecio californicus    California butterweed,  California groundsel,  California ragwort
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio californicus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Senecio californicus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Senecio californicus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii    Bush groundsel,  Bush senecio,  Douglas' groundsel
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii
© 2018 Richard Spjut
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii
© 2023 Helen Hancock

Sesuvium verrucosum    Verrucose seapurslane,  Western sea purslane
native
Perennial herb

AIZOACEAE

Sesuvium verrucosum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Sesuvium verrucosum
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Sesuvium verrucosum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Setaria parviflora    Marsh bristlegrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Setaria parviflora
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Setaria parviflora
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Setaria parviflora
© 2023 Donald Burk

Sidalcea neomexicana    Mountain sidalcea,  Salt spring checkerbloom
rare native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Sidalcea neomexicana
© 2011 Jeffrey Hapeman
Sidalcea neomexicana
© 2021 Jeffrey Hapeman
Sidalcea neomexicana
© 2019 Richard Spjut

Silene laciniata    Cardinal catchfly
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene laciniata
© 2021 Timothy Boomer | WildMacro.com
Silene laciniata
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Silene laciniata
© 2015 Karen Swift

Silene laciniata ssp. laciniata    Cardinal catchfly
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene laciniata ssp. laciniata
© 2020 David Greenberger
Silene laciniata ssp. laciniata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Silene laciniata ssp. laciniata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Solanum douglasii    Douglas' nightshade,  Greenspot nightshade
native
Perennial herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Solanum douglasii
© 2006 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 confinis    Southern goldenrod
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Solidago confinis
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Solidago confinis
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo
Solidago confinis
© 2021 Arlee Montalvo

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

Spergularia macrotheca    Large flowered sand spurry,  Sticky sand spurry,  Sticky sandspurry
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia macrotheca
© 2019 Steve Matson
Spergularia macrotheca
© 2019 Steve Matson
Spergularia macrotheca
© 2019 Steve Matson

Spergularia platensis    La plata sandspurry
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE


Spergularia villosa    Hairy sand spurrey,  Hairy sandspurry,  Villous sand spurry
non-native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia villosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Spergularia villosa
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Spergularia villosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Sphaeralcea angustifolia    Copper globemallow,  Narrow leaved desert mallow
native
Shrub (stem succulent)

MALVACEAE

Sphaeralcea angustifolia
© 2023 Mel Letterman
Sphaeralcea angustifolia
© 2023 Mel Letterman
Sphaeralcea angustifolia
© 2023 Mel Letterman

Sphaeralcea emoryi    Emory's globemallow
native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Sphaeralcea emoryi
© 2010 Steven Thorsted
Sphaeralcea emoryi
© 2009 Robert Steers
Sphaeralcea emoryi
© 2010 Steven Thorsted

Sphaeralcea emoryi var. emoryi    Emory's desert mallow,  Emory's globemallow
native
Perennial herb

MALVACEAE

Sphaeralcea emoryi var. emoryi
© 2001 Steven Thorsted
Sphaeralcea emoryi var. emoryi
© 2001 Steven Thorsted
Sphaeralcea emoryi var. emoryi
© 2016 Keir Morse

Sporobolus airoides    Alkali sacaton
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Stachys ajugoides    Ajuga hedge nettle,  Bugle hedgenettle,  Hedge nettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys ajugoides
© 2021 Mike Russler
Stachys ajugoides
© 2014 James Gonsman
Stachys ajugoides
© 2023 Mike Russler

Stachys bullata    California hedge nettle,  California hedgenettle,  Southern hedge nettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys bullata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Stachys bullata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Stachys bullata
© 2014 Steve Matson

Stachys ajugoides var. rigida    Mexican hedgenettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

Stachys ajugoides var. rigida
© 2016 Steve Matson
Stachys ajugoides var. rigida
© 2016 Steve Matson
Stachys ajugoides var. rigida
© 2016 Steve Matson

Stephanomeria virgata    Rod wirelettuce,  Tall stephanomeria,  Twiggy wreath plant
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Stephanomeria virgata
© 2019 Steven M Norris
Stephanomeria virgata
© 2022 Helen Hancock
Stephanomeria virgata
© 2019 Steven M Norris

Stillingia linearifolia    Linear leaved stillingia,  Narrow leaved stillingia,  Queen's root
native
Perennial herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

Stillingia linearifolia
© 2010 Steve Matson
Stillingia linearifolia
© 2010 Steve Matson
Stillingia linearifolia
© 2010 Steve Matson

Stipa cernua    Nodding needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa cernua
© 2018 Liz Block
Stipa cernua
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Stipa cernua
© 2022 Dianne Lake

Stipa coronata    Crested needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa coronata
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Stipa coronata
© 2024 Alisa Flint
Stipa coronata
© 2019 Rachelle Gray

Stipa diegoensis    San diego county needle grass
rare native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Stipa diegoensis
© 2006 Steve Matson
Stipa diegoensis
© 2006 Steve Matson
Stipa diegoensis
© 2006 Steve Matson

Stipa lepida    Foothill needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Stipa pulchra    Purple needle grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Stylocline citroleum    Oil nest straw,  Oil neststraw
rare native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Stylocline citroleum
© 2013 Chris Winchell
Stylocline citroleum
© 2013 Chris Winchell

Stylocline gnaphaloides    Everlasting nest straw,  Everlasting stylocline,  Mountain neststraw
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Stylocline gnaphaloides
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Stylocline gnaphaloides
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Stylocline gnaphaloides
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Suaeda calceoliformis    Horned sea blite,  Pursh seepweed
native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Suaeda calceoliformis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Suaeda calceoliformis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Suaeda calceoliformis
© 2003 George W. Hartwell

Suaeda nigra    Bush seepweed
native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Suaeda nigra
© 2017 Steve Matson
Suaeda nigra
© 2016 Steve Matson
Suaeda nigra
© 2017 Steve Matson

Suaeda taxifolia    Woolly seablite
rare native
Shrub

CHENOPODIACEAE

Suaeda taxifolia
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Suaeda taxifolia
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Suaeda taxifolia
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Tauschia arguta    Southern tauschia,  Southern umbrellawort
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Tauschia arguta
© 2019 Matt Berger
Tauschia arguta
© 2020 Bryant Baker
Tauschia arguta
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Tetracoccus dioicus    Parry's tetracoccus,  Red shrubby spurge
rare native
Shrub

PICRODENDRACEAE

Tetracoccus dioicus
© 2019 Richard Spjut
Tetracoccus dioicus
© 2023 Kristen Richardson
Tetracoccus dioicus
© 2005 Vince Scheidt

Tetradymia comosa    Cotton thorn,  Hairy horsebrush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Tetradymia comosa
© 2015 Ron Vanderhoff
Tetradymia comosa
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff
Tetradymia comosa
© 2014 Ron Vanderhoff

Thysanocarpus curvipes    Fringe pod,  Fringed pod,  Hairy lacepod
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Thysanocarpus curvipes
© 2019 Steve Matson
Thysanocarpus curvipes
© 2014 Steve Matson
Thysanocarpus curvipes
© 2016 Steve Matson

Thysanocarpus laciniatus    Common lace pod,  Mountain fringepod,  Narrow leaved fringe pod
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Thysanocarpus laciniatus
© 2021 Helen Hancock
Thysanocarpus laciniatus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Thysanocarpus laciniatus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Toxicoscordion venenosum    Meadow deathcamas
native
Perennial herb

MELANTHIACEAE

Toxicoscordion venenosum
© 2022 Steve Matson
Toxicoscordion venenosum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Toxicoscordion venenosum
© 2016 Steve Matson

native
Perennial herb

MELANTHIACEAE

Toxicoscordion venenosum var. venenosum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Toxicoscordion venenosum var. venenosum
© 2016 Steve Matson
Toxicoscordion venenosum var. venenosum
© 2016 Steve Matson

Trichostema lanceolatum    Vinegarweed
native
Annual herb

LAMIACEAE

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

Trifolium depauperatum var. amplectens    Balloon sack clover,  Pale bladder clover,  Pale sack clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium depauperatum var. amplectens
© 2018 David Greenberger
Trifolium depauperatum var. amplectens
© 2013 Andrea Williams
Trifolium depauperatum var. amplectens
© 2018 David Greenberger

Venegasia carpesioides    Canyon sunflower
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Venegasia carpesioides
© 2014 Steve Matson
Venegasia carpesioides
© 2014 Steve Matson
Venegasia carpesioides
© 2014 Steve Matson

Verbena scabra    Rough vervain,  Sandpaper vervain
native
Perennial herb

VERBENACEAE


Viguiera laciniata    San Diego County viguiera,  Torhleaf goldeneye
rare native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Viguiera laciniata
© 2011 Sherie Hubble
Viguiera laciniata
© 2011 Sherie Hubble
Viguiera laciniata
© 2010 Benjamin Smith

Viola pedunculata    California golden violet,  Johnny jump up
native
Perennial herb

VIOLACEAE

Viola pedunculata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Viola pedunculata
© 2014 Steve Matson
Viola pedunculata
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

VITACEAE

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

Xanthisma junceum    Rush like bristleweed
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Xanthisma junceum
© 2004 Vince Scheidt
Xanthisma junceum
© 2021 W. Juergen Schrenk
Xanthisma junceum
© 2007 Vince Scheidt

Zeltnera exaltata    Cancha lagua
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

Zeltnera exaltata
© 2016 Steve Matson
Zeltnera exaltata
© 2016 Steve Matson
Zeltnera exaltata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff