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C08
Fort Ord
n. of Broadway Rd., w. of Austin Rd., s. of Eucalyptus Rd., and e. of Ft. Ord boundary.

Monterey County

David Styer et al.  (2017-01-01)

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168 PLANTS
Acacia baileyana    Bailey acacia,  Cootamundra wattle
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

FABACEAE

Acacia baileyana
© 2020 Jutta Burger
Acacia baileyana
© 2020 John Rawlings
Acacia baileyana
© 2020 John Rawlings

Acacia longifolia    Sydney golden wattle
non-native
Tree

FABACEAE

Acacia longifolia
© 2023 Asa B Spade
Acacia longifolia
© 2023 Asa B Spade
Acacia longifolia
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Acacia melanoxylon    Blackwood acacia
invasive non-native
Tree

FABACEAE

Acacia melanoxylon
© 2022 Julian Geoghegan
Acacia melanoxylon
© 2019 Julian Geoghegan
Acacia melanoxylon
© 2023 Jennifer Mo

Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon heermannii var. orbicularis
© 2023 Matt Berger
Acmispon heermannii var. orbicularis
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Acmispon heermannii var. orbicularis
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Acmispon strigosus    Strigose lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon strigosus
© 2024 Mike Russler
Acmispon strigosus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Acmispon strigosus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Acmispon wrangelianus    Wrangel lotus
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Acmispon wrangelianus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Acmispon wrangelianus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Acmispon wrangelianus
© 2016 Steve Matson

native
Tree, Shrub

ROSACEAE

Adenostoma fasciculatum var. fasciculatum
© 2019 Steve Matson
Adenostoma fasciculatum var. fasciculatum
© 2019 Steve Matson
Adenostoma fasciculatum var. fasciculatum
© 2019 Steve Matson

Aira caryophyllea    Shiver grass,  Silver hairgrass,  Silvery hairgrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Aira caryophyllea
© 2005 Steve Matson
Aira caryophyllea
© 2005 Steve Matson
Aira caryophyllea
© 2005 Steve Matson

Amsinckia intermedia    Common fiddleneck
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Amsinckia intermedia
© 2020 Matt Berger
Amsinckia intermedia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Amsinckia intermedia
© 2021 David popp

Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis    Seaside fiddleneck
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis
© 2017 James Gonsman
Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis
© 2023 Toni Corelli
Amsinckia spectabilis var. spectabilis
© 2015 Toni Corelli

Anthemis cotula    Dog fennel,  Mayweed, dog fennel,  Stinking chamomile
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Anthemis cotula
© 2017 Diane Etchison
Anthemis cotula
© 2019 Nathan Taxel
Anthemis cotula
© 2019 Dave Beller

Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. crinita    Crinite manzanita
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. crinita
© 2024 Mike Russler
Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. crinita
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. crinita
© 2024 Mike Russler

Arctostaphylos montereyensis    Monterey manzanita,  Toro manzanita
rare native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos montereyensis
© 2022 Mary Conway
Arctostaphylos montereyensis
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Arctostaphylos montereyensis
© 2020 Mike Russler

Arctostaphylos pumila    Dune manzanita,  Sandmat manzanita
rare native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos pumila
© 2020 David Greenberger
Arctostaphylos pumila
© 2022 Mary Conway
Arctostaphylos pumila
© 2020 David Greenberger

Arctostaphylos tomentosa ssp. tomentosa    Woolly leaf manzanita,  Woollyleaf manzanita
native
Shrub

ERICACEAE

Arctostaphylos tomentosa ssp. tomentosa
© 2020 David Greenberger
Arctostaphylos tomentosa ssp. tomentosa
© 2020 David Greenberger
Arctostaphylos tomentosa ssp. tomentosa
© 2019 Mary Conway

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 pycnocephala    Beach sagewort,  Coastal sagewort
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia pycnocephala
© 2015 Toni Corelli
Artemisia pycnocephala
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Artemisia pycnocephala
© 2023 Cynthia Powell

Avena barbata    Slender oat,  Slim oat
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Avena barbata
© 2018 Julian Geoghegan
Avena barbata
© 2023 David popp
Avena barbata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Baccharis pilularis var. consanguinea    Coyote brush,  Dwarf chaparral broom
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis pilularis var. consanguinea
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Baccharis pilularis var. consanguinea
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff: Staminate and pistillate plants in flower.
Baccharis pilularis var. consanguinea
© 2018 Cynthia Powell

Brassica juncea    Brown mustard,  India mustard
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica juncea
© 2022 Vernon Smith
Brassica juncea
© 2020 Zoya Akulova
Brassica juncea
© 2021 Zoya Akulova

Brassica nigra    Black mustard
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica nigra
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Brassica nigra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Brassica nigra
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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

POACEAE

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

Bromus carinatus var. carinatus    California brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Bromus diandrus    Bromegrass,  Ripgut brome,  Ripgut grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus diandrus
© Alize
Bromus diandrus
© 2021 Richard Spjut
Bromus diandrus
© 2024 David popp

Bromus hordeaceus    Soft brome,  Soft chess
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus hordeaceus
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus hordeaceus
© 2018 Gary McDonald
Bromus hordeaceus
© 2018 Gary McDonald

Bromus rubens    Red brome
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus rubens
© 2015 Chris Jaster
Bromus rubens
© 2015 jamie smith
Bromus rubens
© 2018 Gary McDonald

Bromus tectorum    Cheatgrass, downy brome,  Downy brome grass,  Downy chess
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus tectorum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus tectorum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Bromus tectorum
© 2022 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

Calandrinia menziesii    red maids,  Calandrinia
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

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

Calochortus albus    White fairy lantern,  White globe lily
native
Perennial herb

LILIACEAE

Calochortus albus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Calochortus albus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Calochortus albus
© 2016 Steve Matson

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 micrantha    Spencer primrose
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis micrantha
© 2024 Mike Russler
Camissoniopsis micrantha
© 2021 Cara Wilcox
Camissoniopsis micrantha
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

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 globosa    Round fruit sedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

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

Carpobrotus edulis    Hottentot fig,  Iceplant,  Sea fig
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

AIZOACEAE

Carpobrotus edulis
© 2021 Michelle Karle
Carpobrotus edulis
© 2017 Lisa Miller
Carpobrotus edulis
© 2018 Michael Chasse

Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta    Exserted indian paintbrush,  Pale purple owlclover,  Purple owl's clover
native
Annual herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta
© 2020 David Greenberger
Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Castilleja exserta ssp. exserta
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Castilleja foliolosa    Texas paintbrush,  Woolly indian paintbrush
native
Perennial herb

OROBANCHACEAE

Castilleja foliolosa
© 2018 Steve Matson
Castilleja foliolosa
© 2018 Steve Matson
Castilleja foliolosa
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Caulanthus lasiophyllus    California mustard
native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Caulanthus lasiophyllus
© 2022 Steve Matson
Caulanthus lasiophyllus
© 2023 Steve Matson
Caulanthus lasiophyllus
© 2010 Steve Matson

Ceanothus dentatus    Dwarf ceanothus,  Sandscrub ceanothus
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus dentatus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Ceanothus dentatus
© 2023 Aidan Marshall
Ceanothus dentatus
© 2023 Aidan Marshall

Ceanothus rigidus    Monterey ceanothus
rare native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Centaurea melitensis    Maltese star thistle,  Napa star thistle,  Tocalote
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Centaurea melitensis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Centaurea melitensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Centaurea melitensis
© 2020 Laura Anna Arellano

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Chenopodium album    Lamb's quarters,  Lambs quarters,  White goosefoot
non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Chenopodium album
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Chenopodium album
© 2014 Toni Corelli
Chenopodium album
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Chorizanthe diffusa    Diffuse spineflower
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe diffusa
© 2022 Irene Rosen
Chorizanthe diffusa
© 2020 David Greenberger
Chorizanthe diffusa
© 2024 Mike Russler

Chorizanthe pungens var. pungens    Monterey spineflower
rare native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Chorizanthe pungens var. pungens
© 2019 Gena Bentall
Chorizanthe pungens var. pungens
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Chorizanthe pungens var. pungens
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale    Cobweb thistle,  Cobwebby thistle
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley
Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale
© 2020 Coty Sifuentes-Winter
Cirsium occidentale var. occidentale
© 2019 Randy Huey

Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata    Claytonia,  Miner's lettuce
native
Annual herb

MONTIACEAE

Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson
Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata
© 2008 Steve Matson

Clinopodium douglasii    Yerba buena
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

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

Conicosia pugioniformis    False ice plant,  Narrow leaved iceplant
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

AIZOACEAE

Conicosia pugioniformis
© 2022 Mike Russler
Conicosia pugioniformis
© 2022 Mike Russler
Conicosia pugioniformis
© 2022 Mike Russler

Corethrogyne filaginifolia    Common sandaster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Corethrogyne filaginifolia
© 2022 Mike Russler
Corethrogyne filaginifolia
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Corethrogyne filaginifolia
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Cortaderia jubata    Pampas grass,  Purple pampas grass,  Pampasgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Cortaderia jubata
© 2018 Ramona Robison
Cortaderia jubata
© 2021 Michelle Karle
Cortaderia jubata
© 2022 Michelle Karle

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

CRASSULACEAE

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

Crassula tillaea    Mediterranean pygmy weed,  Moss pygmyweed
non-native
Annual herb

CRASSULACEAE

Crassula tillaea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula tillaea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Crassula tillaea
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

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 var. florosa    Coastal cryptantha
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa
© 2020 David Greenberger
Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Cryptantha clevelandii var. florosa
© 2023 Ken-ichi Ueda

Cryptantha micromeres    Minute flowered cryptantha,  Pygmyflower cryptantha,  Small flowered cryptantha
native
Annual herb

BORAGINACEAE

Cryptantha micromeres
© 2024 Joe Broberg
Cryptantha micromeres
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Cryptantha micromeres
© 2025 R.A. Chasey

Cynodon dactylon    Bermuda grass,  Bermudagrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Cynodon dactylon
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Cynodon dactylon
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Cynodon dactylon
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Datura stramonium    Jimson weed,  Jimsonweed
non-native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

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

Daucus pusillus    American wild carrot,  Rattlesnake weed
native
Annual herb

APIACEAE

Daucus pusillus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Daucus pusillus
© 2022 David Wolfson
Daucus pusillus
© 2019 John Rawlings

Deinandra corymbosa    Coastal tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Deinandra corymbosa
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Deinandra corymbosa
© 2018 Zachariah Jordan
Deinandra corymbosa
© 2015 Tim Miller

Diplacus aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

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

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

DRYOPTERIDACEAE

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

Dudleya caespitosa    Coast dudleya,  Sand lettuce
native
Perennial herb

CRASSULACEAE

Dudleya caespitosa
© 2022 Mary Conway
Dudleya caespitosa
© 2022 Mary Conway
Dudleya caespitosa
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

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

POACEAE

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

Epilobium brachycarpum    Annual fireweed,  Autumn willowweed,  Panicled willow herb
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2019 Ramona Robison
Epilobium brachycarpum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Ericameria ericoides    California goldenbush,  Mock heather
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Ericameria ericoides
© 2021 Mike Russler
Ericameria ericoides
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley
Ericameria ericoides
© 2021 Mike Russler

Ericameria fasciculata    Eastwood's goldenbush
rare native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Ericameria fasciculata
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Ericameria fasciculata
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Ericameria fasciculata
© Sally Childs

Erigeron bonariensis    Flax-leaved horseweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron bonariensis
© 2021 Donald Burk
Erigeron bonariensis
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Erigeron bonariensis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Erigeron canadensis    Canada horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Eriodictyon tometosum    Woolly yerba santa
native
Shrub

NAMACEAE

Eriodictyon tometosum
© 2021 Mike Russler
Eriodictyon tometosum
© 2021 Mike Russler
Eriodictyon tometosum
© 2021 Mike Russler

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

native
Annual, Perennial herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Eschscholzia californica var. californica
© 2019 Dee Shea Himes
Eschscholzia californica var. californica
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Eschscholzia californica var. californica
© 2019 Amy Rapport

Eucalyptus globulus    Blue gum,  Tasmanian bluegum
invasive non-native
Tree

MYRTACEAE

Eucalyptus globulus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Eucalyptus globulus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Eucalyptus globulus
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

Euphorbia peplus    Petty spurge
non-native
Annual herb

EUPHORBIACEAE

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

Festuca bromoides    Brome fescue
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Festuca bromoides
© 2022 Diana Wahl
Festuca bromoides
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Festuca bromoides
© 2021 David popp

Festuca microstachys    Small fescue
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Festuca microstachys
© 2011 Steve Matson
Festuca microstachys
© 2024 Emily R. Allen
Festuca microstachys
© 2011 Steve Matson

Festuca myuros    Rattail sixweeks grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Festuca myuros
© 2021 Aaron Echols
Festuca myuros
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca myuros
© 2022 John Rawlings

Festuca octoflora    Sixweeks grass
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Festuca octoflora
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Festuca octoflora
© 2020 Sara Timby
Festuca octoflora
© 2018 Ken Hickman

Festuca perennis    Italian rye grass
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca perennis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca perennis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Festuca perennis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

APIACEAE

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

Frangula californica ssp. californica    California coffeeberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Frangula californica ssp. tomentella    Hoary coffeeberry
native
Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

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

Galium californicum ssp. californicum    California bedstraw
native
Perennial herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium californicum ssp. californicum
© 2018 Ken Hickman
Galium californicum ssp. californicum
© 2017 Ken Hickman
Galium californicum ssp. californicum
© 2015 James Gonsman

Galium porrigens var. porrigens    Climbing bedstraw,  Graceful bedstraw,  Oval leaved bedstraw
native
Vine, Shrub

RUBIACEAE

Galium porrigens var. porrigens
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium porrigens var. porrigens
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium porrigens var. porrigens
© 2022 Julia Larke

Gamochaeta ustulata    Featherweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Gamochaeta ustulata
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Garrya elliptica    Coast silk tassel,  Coast silktassel,  Silk tassel bush or quinine bush
native
Tree, Shrub

GARRYACEAE

Garrya elliptica
© 2004 Michael Charters
Garrya elliptica
© 2020 John Rawlings
Garrya elliptica
© 2020 Eliezer Margolis

Gastridium phleoides    Nit grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Gastridium phleoides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Gastridium phleoides
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Gastridium phleoides
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Genista monspessulana    French broom
invasive non-native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Genista monspessulana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Genista monspessulana
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Genista monspessulana
© 2021 Michelle Karle

Gilia tenuiflora ssp. arenaria    Greater yellowthroat gilia,  Sand gilia
rare native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Gilia tenuiflora ssp. arenaria
© 2017 Wes Gray
Gilia tenuiflora ssp. arenaria
© 2017 Wes Gray
Gilia tenuiflora ssp. arenaria
© F. Howitt © 2002 California Academy of Sciences

Hedera helix    English ivy
invasive non-native
Vine, Shrub

ARALIACEAE

Hedera helix
© 2019 Claire Mallen
Hedera helix
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Hedera helix
© 2022 Catherine Talbot

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa    Monterey cypress
native
Tree

CUPRESSACEAE

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
© 2017 Bryant Baker
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

Heteromeles arbutifolia    Christmas berry,  Toyon
native
Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Heterotheca grandiflora    Telegraph weed,  Telegraphweed
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Horkelia cuneata ssp. cuneata    Wedge leaved horkelia
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Horkelia cuneata ssp. cuneata
© 2020 David Greenberger
Horkelia cuneata ssp. cuneata
© 2019 David Greenberger
Horkelia cuneata ssp. cuneata
© 2022 R.A. Chasey

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Hypochaeris radicata    Hairy cats ear,  Hairy catsear,  Rough cat's ear
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Hypochaeris radicata
© 2015 James Gonsman
Hypochaeris radicata
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Hypochaeris radicata
© 2016 Michael Mitchell

Leptospermum laevigatum    Australian tea tree
invasive non-native
Shrub

MYRTACEAE

Leptospermum laevigatum
© 2018 Emma Havstad
Leptospermum laevigatum
© 2018 Michael Chasse
Leptospermum laevigatum
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Logfia filaginoides    California cottonrose
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Logfia gallica    Narrowleaf cottonrose
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Lomatium parvifolium    Coastal biscuitroot,  Small leaved lomatium
rare native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Lomatium parvifolium
© 2020 David Greenberger
Lomatium parvifolium
© 2023 Mike Russler
Lomatium parvifolium
© 2021 Patrick Furtado

Lupinus arboreus    Coastal bush lupine,  Yellow bush lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus arboreus
© 2020 Steve Matson
Lupinus arboreus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lupinus arboreus
© 2014 Steve Matson

Lupinus chamissonis    Beach blue lupine,  Chamisso bush lupine,  Dune bush lupine
native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus chamissonis
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Lupinus chamissonis
© 2022 Mike Russler
Lupinus chamissonis
© 2021 Cara Wilcox

Lupinus nanus    Sky lupine
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

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

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

Lysimachia arvensis    Scarlet pimpernel
non-native
Annual herb

MYRSINACEAE

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

Madia gracilis    Grassy tarweed,  Gumweed madia,  Slender tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Madia gracilis
© 2024 Mike Russler
Madia gracilis
© 2021 Amber Bedgood
Madia gracilis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Madia sativa    Chile tarweed,  Coast tarweed,  Coastal tarweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Madia sativa
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff
Madia sativa
© 2023 Margot Cunningham
Madia sativa
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow

Marah fabacea    California man-root
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

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

Matricaria discoidea    Pineapple weed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Medicago polymorpha    Bur clover,  Bur medic,  California burclover
invasive non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Medicago polymorpha
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Medicago polymorpha
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Medicago polymorpha
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Navarretia atractyloides    Holly leaf navarretia,  Hollyleaf pincushionplant
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia atractyloides
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Navarretia atractyloides
© 2010 George Butterworth
Navarretia atractyloides
© 2019 Ken Hickman

Navarretia hamata ssp. parviloba    Hooked navarretia,  Small lobe navarretia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia hamata ssp. parviloba
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Navarretia hamata ssp. parviloba
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Navarretia hamata ssp. parviloba
© 2021 Cara Wilcox

Navarretia mellita    Honeyscented pincushionplant,  Skunk navarretia
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

Navarretia mellita
© 2019 Steve Matson
Navarretia mellita
© 2019 Steve Matson
Navarretia mellita
© 2019 Steve Matson

Nuttallanthus texanus    Blue toadflax
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Nuttallanthus texanus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Nuttallanthus texanus
© 2017 Steve Matson
Nuttallanthus texanus
© 2017 Steve Matson

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

Oxalis pes-caprae    Bermuda buttercup,  Sourgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

OXALIDACEAE

Oxalis pes-caprae
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Oxalis pes-caprae
© 2017 Angelique Herman
Oxalis pes-caprae
© 2015 Richard Chasey

Pennisetum clandestinum    Kikuyu grass,  Kikuyugrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Pennisetum clandestinum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Pennisetum clandestinum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Pennisetum clandestinum
© 2017 Josh Nuzzo

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

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Pinus radiata    Monterey pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

Pinus radiata
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Pinus radiata
© 2012 Michael Mitchell
Pinus radiata
© 2012 Michael Mitchell

Piperia michaelii    Michael's piperia,  Michael's rein orchid
rare native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Piperia michaelii
© 2019 stephen rosenthal
Piperia michaelii
© 2023 John Rawlings
Piperia michaelii
© 2024 Maya Avendano

Plantago coronopus    Buckhorn plantain,  Cut leaf plantain
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 lanceolata    English plantain,  Narrow leaved plantain,  Ribgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

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

Poa annua    Annual blue grass,  Annual bluegrass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Poa annua
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Poa annua
© 2022 John Rawlings
Poa annua
© 2015 Richard Chasey

Poa howellii    Howell's blue grass,  Howell's bluegrass
native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Poa howellii
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Poa howellii
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Poa howellii
© 2024 R.A. Chasey

non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Polycarpon tetraphyllum var. tetraphyllum
© 2022 Donald Burk
Polycarpon tetraphyllum var. tetraphyllum
© 2021 Donald Burk
Polycarpon tetraphyllum var. tetraphyllum
© 2013 Toni Corelli

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Polypogon monspeliensis    Annual beard grass,  Rabbitsfoot grass
invasive non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Polypogon monspeliensis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Polypogon monspeliensis
© 2014 Steve Matson
Polypogon monspeliensis
© 2008 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 californicum    Ladies' tobacco
native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum    Jersey cudweed
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum
© 2015 Chris Jaster

Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum    Pink cudweed
native
Annual, Biennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum
© 2018 Parker Santiago
Pseudognaphalium ramosissimum
© 2017 Gary McDonald

Pseudognaphalium stramineum    Cottonbatting plant
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Psilocarphus tenellus    Slender woolly marbles,  Slender woollyheads
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Psilocarphus tenellus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Psilocarphus tenellus
© 2006 Steve Matson
Psilocarphus tenellus
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Pterostegia drymarioides    Fairy mist,  Woodland threadstem
native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

Pterostegia drymarioides
© 2016 Steve Matson
Pterostegia drymarioides
© 2016 Steve Matson
Pterostegia drymarioides
© 2005 Steve Matson

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

FAGACEAE

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

Ribes malvaceum var. malvaceum    Chaparral currant
native
Shrub

GROSSULARIACEAE

Ribes malvaceum var. malvaceum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Ribes malvaceum var. malvaceum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Ribes malvaceum var. malvaceum
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Rubus ursinus    California blackberry,  Pacific blackberry
native
Vine, Shrub

ROSACEAE

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

Rumex acetosella    Common sheep sorrel
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex acetosella
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Rumex acetosella
© 2008 Steve Matson
Rumex acetosella
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Salvia mellifera    Black sage
native
Shrub

LAMIACEAE

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

Senecio glomeratus    Cutleaf burnweed
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio glomeratus
© 2015 Lynn Overtree
Senecio glomeratus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Senecio glomeratus
© 2021 Mary Conway

Senecio sylvaticus    Woodland groundsel,  Woodland ragwort
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio sylvaticus
© 2024 Mark Kircher
Senecio sylvaticus
© 2024 Diana Wahl
Senecio sylvaticus
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Silene gallica    Common catchfly,  Windmill pink
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Silene gallica
© 2019 Mary Wloch
Silene gallica
© 2017 Gary McDonald
Silene gallica
© 2019 Gary McDonald

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

SOLANACEAE

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

Solanum umbelliferum    Blue witch nightshade,  Bluewitch nightshade
native
Shrub

SOLANACEAE

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

Sonchus asper ssp. asper    Prickly sow thistle,  Sow thistle
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Sonchus asper ssp. asper
© 2014 Gary McDonald
Sonchus asper ssp. asper
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Sonchus asper ssp. asper
© 2014 Gary McDonald

Sonchus oleraceus    Common sow thistle,  Common sowthistle,  Sow thistle
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Sonchus oleraceus
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Sonchus oleraceus
© 2015 Jesse Rorabaugh
Sonchus oleraceus
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Spergula arvensis    Corn spurry
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergula arvensis
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Spergula arvensis
© 2022 David Strauch
Spergula arvensis
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

Stellaria media    Chickweed
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Symphoricarpos mollis    Creeping snowberry,  Trailing snowberry
native
Shrub

CAPRIFOLIACEAE

Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2022 Dana York
Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2020 Cara Wilcox
Symphoricarpos mollis
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Tetragonia tetragonioides    New zealand spinach
invasive non-native
Annual herb

AIZOACEAE

Tetragonia tetragonioides
© 2017 James Bailey
Tetragonia tetragonioides
© 2022 David Strauch
Tetragonia tetragonioides
© 2009 Neal Kramer

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

ANACARDIACEAE

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

Toxicoscordion fremontii    Fremont's star lily,  Fremont's death camas
native
Perennial herb

MELANTHIACEAE

Toxicoscordion fremontii
© 2024 Carissa Brands
Toxicoscordion fremontii
© 2024 Mary Conway
Toxicoscordion fremontii
© 2021 Kristen Nelson

Trifolium angustifolium    Narrow leaved clover,  Narrowleaf crimson clover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium angustifolium
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Trifolium angustifolium
© 2021 Mary Gerbic
Trifolium angustifolium
© 2022 SMCP NRM Intern

Trifolium hirtum    Rose clover
invasive non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium hirtum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Trifolium hirtum
© 2011 Steve Matson
Trifolium hirtum
© 2011 Steve Matson

Trifolium microcephalum    Hairy clover,  Small headed clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium microcephalum
© 2005 Steve Matson
Trifolium microcephalum
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Trifolium microcephalum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Vicia sativa ssp. nigra    Common vetch,  Garden vetch,  Smaller common vetch
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia sativa ssp. nigra
© 2020 Ken Lunders
Vicia sativa ssp. nigra
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia sativa ssp. nigra
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Zeltnera davyi    Davy's centaury
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

Zeltnera davyi
© 2018 Mary Conway
Zeltnera davyi
© 2022 Irene Rosen
Zeltnera davyi
© 2023 R.A. Chasey