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Toni Corelli  / Botanist/State Parks Volunteer  (2013-04-20)

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210 PLANTS
Abronia latifolia    Coastal sand verbena,  Sand verbena,  Yellow sand verbena
native
Perennial herb

NYCTAGINACEAE

Abronia latifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Abronia latifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Abronia latifolia
© 2016 Steve Matson

Achillea millefolium    Common yarrow
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Agrostis avenacea    Pacific bentgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Agrostis avenacea
© 2025 Ron Vanderhoff
Agrostis avenacea
© 2025 Ron Vanderhoff
Agrostis avenacea
© 2022 Donald Burk

Albizia lophantha    Albizia,  Plume acacia,  Stink bean
non-native
Tree, Shrub

FABACEAE

Albizia lophantha
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Albizia lophantha
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Albizia lophantha
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Allium triquetrum    Three cornered leek,  Threecorner leek,  White flowered onion
invasive non-native
Perennial herb (bulb)

ALLIACEAE

Allium triquetrum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Allium triquetrum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Allium triquetrum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Alnus rubra    Oregon alder,  Red alder
native
Tree, Shrub

BETULACEAE

Alnus rubra
© 2023 Michael Perlmutter
Alnus rubra
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Alnus rubra
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

Ambrosia chamissonis    Beach bur,  Silver beachweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Ambrosia chamissonis
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ambrosia chamissonis
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ambrosia chamissonis
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

Ammophila arenaria    Beachgrass,  European beach grass,  European beachgrass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Ammophila arenaria
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ammophila arenaria
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ammophila arenaria
© 2016 Steve Matson

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
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Anthriscus caucalis    Bur chervil
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

APIACEAE

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

native
Perennial herb (parasitic)

OROBANCHACEAE

Aphyllon californicum ssp. californicum
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Aphyllon californicum ssp. californicum
© 2017 David Greenberger
Aphyllon californicum ssp. californicum
© 2024 D.L. Nguyen

Arctotheca prostrata    prostrate cape weed,  creeping capeweed
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Arctotheca prostrata
© 2024 David Wolfson
Arctotheca prostrata
© 2020 Lenihan Mazur
Arctotheca prostrata
© 2021 David Wolfson

Artemisia californica    California sagebrush,  Coast sagebrush,  Coastal sage brush
native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Artemisia californica
© 2018 James Gonsman
Artemisia californica
© 2019 Aaron Echols
Artemisia californica
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Artemisia douglasiana    California mugwort,  Douglas' sagewort
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

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

Arundo donax    Giant reed
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

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

Atriplex prostrata    Fat-hen
non-native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Atriplex prostrata
© 2013 Michael Mitchell
Atriplex prostrata
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Atriplex prostrata
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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

POACEAE

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

native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

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

native
Shrub

ASTERACEAE

Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis
© 2010 Michael Mitchell
Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis
© 2022 Ryan O'Dell
Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis
© 2019 Cynthia Powell

Bolboschoenus robustus    Sturdy bullrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Bolboschoenus robustus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Bolboschoenus robustus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Bolboschoenus robustus
© 2009 Toni Corelli

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

Brassica oleracea    Cabbage
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Brassica oleracea
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Brassica oleracea
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Brassica oleracea
© 2009 Toni Corelli

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

Briza minor    Little quaking grass,  Little quakinggrass,  Little rattlesnake grass
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Briza minor
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Briza minor
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Briza minor
© 2019 Gary McDonald

Bromus carinatus var. carinatus    California brome,  Mountain brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus carinatus var. carinatus
© 2016 Richard Chasey
Bromus carinatus var. carinatus
© 2013 Jean Pawek
Bromus carinatus var. carinatus
© 2021 Amelia Ryan

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 madritensis    Foxtail chess, foxtail brome,  Madrid brome,  Spanish brome
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Bromus madritensis
© 2022 Steve Matson
Bromus madritensis
© 2023 Stephen H Siemsen
Bromus madritensis
© 2015 Chris Jaster

Bromus sitchensis var. maritimus    Maritime brome
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Bromus sitchensis var. maritimus
© 2020 Ken Hickman
Bromus sitchensis var. maritimus
© 2016 Richard Chasey
Bromus sitchensis var. maritimus
© 2017 Toni Corelli

Cakile maritima    European searocket,  Sea rocket
invasive non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Cakile maritima
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Cakile maritima
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Cakile maritima
© 2019 Diane Etchison

Calystegia soldanella    Beach morning glory,  Beach morningglory
native
Perennial herb

CONVOLVULACEAE

Calystegia soldanella
© 2020 David Greenberger
Calystegia soldanella
© 2021 Hayley Ross
Calystegia soldanella
© 2024 Cynthia Powell

native
Annual, Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2024 Mike Russler
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2024 Mike Russler
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
© 2024 Mary Ann Machi

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Carduus pycnocephalus ssp. pycnocephalus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Carduus pycnocephalus ssp. pycnocephalus
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Carduus pycnocephalus ssp. pycnocephalus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

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

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

native
Tree, Shrub

RHAMNACEAE

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. thyrsiflorus
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. thyrsiflorus
© 2022 Mary Conway
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. thyrsiflorus
© 2022 Cynthia Powell

Chenopodium berlandieri    Berlandier's goosefoot,  Pit seed goosefoot
native
Annual herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Chenopodium berlandieri
© 2003 Keir Morse
Chenopodium berlandieri
© 2003 Keir Morse
Chenopodium berlandieri
© 2003 Keir Morse

Chenopodium californicum    California goosefoot,  Pigweed,  Soaproot
native
Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

Chenopodium californicum
© 2023 Mike Russler
Chenopodium californicum
© 2023 Mike Russler
Chenopodium californicum
© 2023 Mike Russler

Cirsium vulgare    Bull thistle
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cirsium vulgare
© 2017 James Bailey
Cirsium vulgare
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Cirsium vulgare
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

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

ONAGRACEAE

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

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

Conium maculatum    Poison hemlock
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

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

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

CONVOLVULACEAE

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

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

Cotula coronopifolia    Brass buttons,  Common brassbuttons
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Cotula coronopifolia
© 2022 Steve Matson
Cotula coronopifolia
© 2022 Steve Matson
Cotula coronopifolia
© 2018 Adam Chasey

Cyperus eragrostis    Tall cyperus,  Tall flatsedge
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Cyperus eragrostis
© 2016 Joan Hampton
Cyperus eragrostis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Cyperus eragrostis
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff

Danthonia californica    California oatgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Danthonia californica
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Danthonia californica
© 2021 John Rawlings
Danthonia californica
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Datura stramonium    Jimson weed,  Jimsonweed
non-native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

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

Delairea odorata    Cape ivy
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Delairea odorata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Delairea odorata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Delairea odorata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff

Diplacus aurantiacus    Orange Bush Monkeyflower
native
Shrub

PHRYMACEAE

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

Distichlis spicata    Inland saltgrass,  Salt grass,  Saltgrass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Distichlis spicata
© 2020 Matt Berger
Distichlis spicata
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Distichlis spicata
© 2018 Emily Allen

Dittrichia graveolens    Stinkwort
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Dysphania ambrosioides    Mexican tea
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

CHENOPODIACEAE

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

Ehrharta erecta    Panic veldtgrass,  Upright veldt grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Ehrharta erecta
© 2023 Rachel Suding
Ehrharta erecta
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Ehrharta erecta
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Eleocharis macrostachya    Common spikerush,  Creeping spike rush,  Pale spikerush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Eleocharis macrostachya
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Eleocharis macrostachya
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Eleocharis macrostachya
© 2003 Steve Matson

Elymus mollis ssp. mollis    American dune grass, sea lyme grass
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus mollis ssp. mollis
© 2021 Ramona Robison
Elymus mollis ssp. mollis
© 2021 Ramona Robison
Elymus mollis ssp. mollis
© 2009 Toni Corelli

Elymus triticoides    Beardless wild rye
native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Elymus triticoides
© 2024 Erin Bergman
Elymus triticoides
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Elymus triticoides
© 2018 Rachelle Gray

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum    Fringed willowherb,  Northern willow herb,  Willow herb
native
Perennial herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum
© 2014 Steve Matson

Epilobium densiflorum    Dense boisduvalia,  Dense flowered boisduvalia,  Dense flowered spike primrose
native
Annual herb

ONAGRACEAE

Epilobium densiflorum
© 2024 Steve Conger
Epilobium densiflorum
© 2009 BOB CASE
Epilobium densiflorum
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Epipactis helleborine    Broadleaf helleborine
non-native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

Epipactis helleborine
© 2020 Cara Wilcox
Epipactis helleborine
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Epipactis helleborine
© 2022 David Strauch

Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii    Giant horse tail,  Giant horsetail
native
Fern

EQUISETACEAE

Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii
© 2016 Steve Matson
Equisetum telmateia ssp. braunii
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley

Erigeron canadensis    Canada horseweed
native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Erigeron glaucus    Seaside daisy,  Seaside fleabane
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Erigeron glaucus
© 2023 Toni Corelli
Erigeron glaucus
© 2019 James Gonsman
Erigeron glaucus
© 2018 Asa B Spade

Eriogonum latifolium    Coast buckwheat,  Coast eriogonum,  Seaside buckwheat
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Eriogonum latifolium
© 2016 Suzanne L. Weakley
Eriogonum latifolium
© 2021 Dylan Neubauer
Eriogonum latifolium
© 2024 Cynthia Powell

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

ASTERACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

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

GERANIACEAE

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

Erythranthe guttata    Seep monkey flower,  Yellow monkey flower
native
Annual, Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

PHRYMACEAE

Erythranthe guttata
© 2019 Stacie Wolny
Erythranthe guttata
© 2015 James Gonsman
Erythranthe guttata
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

Eschscholzia californica    California poppy
native
Annual, Perennial herb

PAPAVERACEAE

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

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 arundinacea    Alta fescue,  Reed fescue,  Tall fescue
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Festuca arundinacea
© 2022 Cynthia Powell
Festuca arundinacea
© 2020 Robert Steers
Festuca arundinacea
© 2017 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 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

Fragaria chiloensis    Beach strawberry
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Fragaria chiloensis
© 2017 Steve Matson
Fragaria chiloensis
© 2017 Steve Matson
Fragaria chiloensis
© 2017 Steve Matson

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

Fumaria officinalis    Drug fumitory
invasive non-native
Annual herb

PAPAVERACEAE

Fumaria officinalis
© 2021 stephen rosenthal
Fumaria officinalis
© 2021 Mary Conway
Fumaria officinalis
© 2021 Mary Conway

Galium aparine    Cleavers,  Common bedstraw,  Goose grass
native
Annual herb

RUBIACEAE

Galium aparine
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Galium aparine
© 2023 Julia Markey
Galium aparine
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Gazania linearis    Gazania,  Treasure flower,  Treasureflower
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Gazania linearis
© 2016 Barbara Boethling
Gazania linearis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Gazania linearis
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Geranium dissectum    Cranesbill,  Cut leaved geranium,  Cutleaf geranium
invasive non-native
Annual herb

GERANIACEAE

Geranium dissectum
© 2021 Al Keuter
Geranium dissectum
© 2024 Mike Russler
Geranium dissectum
© 2014 Bryan Derr

Glebionis coronaria    Crown daisy
invasive non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Glebionis coronaria
© 2019 Nicole Leatherman
Glebionis coronaria
© 2018 Rachelle Gray
Glebionis coronaria
© 2022 Jennifer Mo

Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla    Gumplant,  Gumweed,  Oregon gumweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2020 Mary Conway
Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2025 Mike Russler
Grindelia stricta var. platyphylla
© 2025 Mike Russler

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

Helenium puberulum    Rosilla,  Sneezeweed
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum    Alkali heliotrope,  Seaside heliotrope
native
Perennial herb

HELIOTROPIACEAE

Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum
© 2019 Rachelle Gray
Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum
© 2021 Suzanne L. Weakley

Helminthotheca echioides    Bristly ox-tongue
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Helminthotheca echioides
© 2016 Hayley Ross
Helminthotheca echioides
© 2019 Rachelle Gray
Helminthotheca echioides
© 2012 Elizabeth Brusati

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa    Monterey cypress
native
Tree

CUPRESSACEAE

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

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

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

POACEAE

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

native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson
Hordeum brachyantherum ssp. brachyantherum
© 2015 Steve Matson

Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum    Farmer's foxtail,  Foxtail barley,  Hare barley
non-native
Annual grass

POACEAE

Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum
© 2021 Al Keuter
Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum
© 2021 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

Iris douglasiana    Douglas iris,  Douglas' iris
native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Iris douglasiana
© 2020 Susan McDougall
Iris douglasiana
© 2019 Patrick Furtado
Iris douglasiana
© 2022 Suzanne L. Weakley

Juncus patens    Common rush,  Spreading rush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

JUNCACEAE

Juncus patens
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Juncus patens
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Juncus patens
© 2018 Emily Allen

Kickxia spuria    Fluellin,  Roundleaf cancerwort
non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Kickxia spuria
© 2020 David Wolfson
Kickxia spuria
© 2020 Vivian Neou
Kickxia spuria
© 2023 R.A. Chasey

Lactuca virosa    Bitter lettuce,  Poison wild lettuce
non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Lactuca virosa
© 2019 Randy Huey
Lactuca virosa
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Lactuca virosa
© 2010 Cynthia Powell

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 californica ssp. macrantha    Perennial goldfields
rare native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha
© 2023 Mary Ann Machi
Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Lasthenia californica ssp. macrantha
© 2017 David Greenberger

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 latifolius    Everlasting pea,  Perennial pea,  Perennial sweet pea
non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus latifolius
© 2020 Jutta Burger
Lathyrus latifolius
© 2019 Cynthia Powell
Lathyrus latifolius
© 2021 Sherry Adams

Lathyrus littoralis    Beach pea,  Silky beach pea
native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lathyrus littoralis
© 2017 Steve Matson
Lathyrus littoralis
© 2017 Steve Matson
Lathyrus littoralis
© 2020 Steve Conger

Lepidium didymum    Lesser swine cress
non-native
Annual herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lepidium didymum
© 2022 Shawna Martinez
Lepidium didymum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Lepidium didymum
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

Lobularia maritima    Sweet alyssum
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

BRASSICACEAE

Lobularia maritima
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Lobularia maritima
© 2016 Michael Mitchell
Lobularia maritima
© 2019 Patrick Furtado

Lotus corniculatus    Bird's foot trefoil,  Birdfoot deervetch,  Broadleaf birdsfoot trefoil
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

FABACEAE

Lotus corniculatus
© 2005 Steve Matson
Lotus corniculatus
© 2014 Steve Matson
Lotus corniculatus
© 2014 Steve Matson

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

native
Shrub

FABACEAE

Lupinus variicolor
© 2022 Mary Sue Ittner
Lupinus variicolor
© 2015 James Gonsman
Lupinus variicolor
© 2022 Mary Sue Ittner

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

Lythrum hyssopifolia    Hyssop loosestrife
invasive non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

LYTHRACEAE

Lythrum hyssopifolia
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Lythrum hyssopifolia
© 2021 Cynthia Powell
Lythrum hyssopifolia
© 2020 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

Malva arborea    Tree mallow
non-native
Shrub

MALVACEAE

Malva arborea
© 2021 Jennifer Mo
Malva arborea
© 2015 Richard Chasey
Malva arborea
© 2023 Kyle Suchy

Malva nicaeensis    Bull mallow
non-native
Annual herb

MALVACEAE

Malva nicaeensis
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Malva nicaeensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Malva nicaeensis
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Marah fabacea    California man-root
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

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

Marah oregana    Coast man-root
native
Perennial herb, Vine

CUCURBITACEAE

Marah oregana
© 2016 Steve Matson
Marah oregana
© 2016 Steve Matson
Marah oregana
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

Melilotus indicus    Annual yellow sweetclover,  Sourclover
non-native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Melilotus indicus
© 2019 Randy Huey
Melilotus indicus
© 2019 Randy Huey
Melilotus indicus
© 2017 Rosalie Benitez

Melilotus officinalis    Yellow sweetclover
non-native
Annual, Biennial herb

FABACEAE

Melilotus officinalis
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Melilotus officinalis
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
Melilotus officinalis
© 2020 Bob Sweatt

Mentha pulegium    Pennyroyal
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

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

Myoporum laetum    Lollypop tree,  Ngaio tree
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

SCROPHULARIACEAE

Myoporum laetum
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Myoporum laetum
© 2017 James Bailey
Myoporum laetum
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

non-native
Perennial herb (bulb)

AMARYLLIDACEAE

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

Nasturtium officinale    Watercress
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

BRASSICACEAE

Nasturtium officinale
© 2012 Steve Matson
Nasturtium officinale
© 2012 Steve Matson
Nasturtium officinale
© 2012 Steve Matson

Navarretia squarrosa    Skunkbush,  Skunkweed
native
Annual herb

POLEMONIACEAE

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

Oenanthe sarmentosa    Pacific oenanthe,  Water parsley
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Oenanthe sarmentosa
© 2021 Don Hollander
Oenanthe sarmentosa
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Oenanthe sarmentosa
© 2021 Rosaleen

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

Olea europaea    Olive
invasive non-native
Tree, Shrub

OLEACEAE

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

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

Paspalum dilatatum    Dallis grass,  Dallisgrass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Paspalum dilatatum
© 2024 David popp
Paspalum dilatatum
© 2024 David popp
Paspalum dilatatum
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Persicaria maculosa    Spotted ladysthumb
non-native
Annual herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Persicaria punctata    Dotted smartweed
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

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

Phalaris aquatica    Bulbous canarygrass,  Harding grass
invasive non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Phalaris aquatica
© 2024 Michael Chasse
Phalaris aquatica
© 2021 Lenihan Mazur
Phalaris aquatica
© 2024 John Rawlings

Pinus radiata    Monterey pine
native
Tree

PINACEAE

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

Piperia elegans ssp. elegans    Elegant piperia
native
Perennial herb

ORCHIDACEAE

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

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 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

Plantago major    Common plantain
non-native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago major
© 2019 Bob Sweatt
Plantago major
© 2022 Diana Wahl
Plantago major
© 2020 Ryan Carle

Plantago maritima    Alkali plantain,  Goose tongue,  Maritime plantain
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Plantago maritima
© 2018 Adam Chasey
Plantago maritima
© 2021 Jamie Spielmann
Plantago maritima
© 2020 Ken Hickman

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

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

Polygonum paronychia    Beach knotweed,  Dune knotweed
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Polygonum paronychia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Polygonum paronychia
© 2016 Steve Matson
Polygonum paronychia
© 2016 Steve Matson

Polypogon interruptus    Ditch beard grass,  Ditch rabbitsfoot grass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Polypogon interruptus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Polypogon interruptus
© 2022 John Rawlings
Polypogon interruptus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Polypogon viridis    Water beard grass
non-native
Perennial grass

POACEAE

Polypogon viridis
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff
Polypogon viridis
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Polypogon viridis
© 2019 Friends of Five Creeks volunteers

Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica    Pacific potentilla,  Silverweed
native
Perennial herb

ROSACEAE

Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica
© 2021 Charles Russell
Potentilla anserina ssp. pacifica
© 2022 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 stramineum    Cottonbatting plant
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

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

Ranunculus californicus    California buttercup
native
Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Ranunculus californicus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ranunculus californicus
© 2016 Steve Matson
Ranunculus californicus
© 2016 Steve Matson

Ranunculus muricatus    Buttercup,  Pricklefruit buttercup,  Spiny buttercup
non-native
Annual, Perennial herb

RANUNCULACEAE

Ranunculus muricatus
© 2023 R.A. Chasey
Ranunculus muricatus
© 2023 Alaine Arslan
Ranunculus muricatus
© 2009 Julie A. Kierstead

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

BRASSICACEAE

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

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

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

POLYGONACEAE

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

Rumex fueginus    Golden dock
native
Annual, Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex fueginus
© 2022 Steve Ashcraft
Rumex fueginus
© 2021 Donald Burk
Rumex fueginus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Rumex obtusifolius    Bitter dock
non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex obtusifolius
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Rumex obtusifolius
© 2021 Toni Corelli
Rumex obtusifolius
© null

Rumex occidentalis    Western dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex occidentalis
© 2008 Toni Corelli
Rumex occidentalis
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Rumex occidentalis
© 2020 Ken Hickman

Rumex pulcher    Fiddle dock
non-native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex pulcher
© 2020 Ryan Carle
Rumex pulcher
© 2022 Chris McDonald
Rumex pulcher
© 2021 David popp

Rumex salicifolius    Willow dock,  Willow leaved dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex salicifolius
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Rumex salicifolius
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Rumex salicifolius
© 2023 Helen Hancock

Rumex transitorius    Willow dock
native
Perennial herb

POLYGONACEAE

Rumex transitorius
© 2009 Toni Corelli
Rumex transitorius
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Rumex transitorius
© 2008 Toni Corelli

Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra    Pacific willow
native
Tree

SALICACEAE

Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra
© 2021 Alice Cummings
Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra
© 2021 Diane Renshaw
Salix lasiandra var. lasiandra
© 2017 Ron Vanderhoff

Salix lasiolepis    Arroyo willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

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

Salix sitchensis    Coulter willow,  Sitka willow
native
Tree, Shrub

SALICACEAE

Salix sitchensis
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Salix sitchensis
© 2019 Ken Hickman
Salix sitchensis
© 2019 Marisa Persaud

Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa    Pacific red elderberry
native
Shrub

VIBURNACEAE

Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa
© 2017 James Gonsman
Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa
© 2014 James Gonsman

Sanicula crassicaulis    Gamble weed,  Pacific blacksnakeroot,  Pacific sanicle
native
Perennial herb

APIACEAE

Sanicula crassicaulis
© 2023 Steve Conger
Sanicula crassicaulis
© 2023 Steve Conger
Sanicula crassicaulis
© 2021 Steve Laymon

Schoenoplectus americanus    Chairmaker's bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Schoenoplectus americanus
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Schoenoplectus americanus
© 2016 Joan Hampton
Schoenoplectus americanus
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Schoenoplectus californicus    California bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Schoenoplectus californicus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey
Schoenoplectus californicus
© 2020 Diane Etchison
Schoenoplectus californicus
© 2021 R.A. Chasey

native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Schoenoplectus pungens var. longispicatus
© 2022 R.A. Chasey
Schoenoplectus pungens var. longispicatus
© 2024 R.A. Chasey
Schoenoplectus pungens var. longispicatus
© 2008 Toni Corelli

Scirpus microcarpus    Panicled bulrush,  Small fruited bulrush
native
Perennial grasslike herb

CYPERACEAE

Scirpus microcarpus
© 2022 Doug Allshouse
Scirpus microcarpus
© 2008 Steve Matson
Scirpus microcarpus
© 2013 Ron Vanderhoff

Scrophularia californica    California bee plant,  California figwort
native
Perennial herb

SCROPHULARIACEAE

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

Senecio elegans    Redpurple ragwort
non-native
Annual herb

ASTERACEAE

Senecio elegans
© 2015 Toni Corelli
Senecio elegans
© 2012 Michael Perlmutter
Senecio elegans
© 2009 Toni Corelli

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

Sherardia arvensis    Blue fieldmadder,  Field madder
non-native
Annual herb

RUBIACEAE

Sherardia arvensis
© 2005 Steve Matson
Sherardia arvensis
© 2008 Steve Matson
Sherardia arvensis
© 2008 Steve Matson

Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora    Checker mallow,  Dwarf checkerbloom
native
Perennial herb (rhizomatous)

MALVACEAE

Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora
© 2022 Mary Conway
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora
© 2021 Zoya Akulova-Barlow
Sidalcea malviflora ssp. malviflora
© 2022 Ron Vanderhoff

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

ASTERACEAE

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

Sisyrinchium bellum    Western blue eyed grass
native
Perennial herb

IRIDACEAE

Sisyrinchium bellum
© 2024 Steve Conger
Sisyrinchium bellum
© 2024 Ron Vanderhoff
Sisyrinchium bellum
© 2019 Stacie Wolny

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

SOLANACEAE

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

Solanum douglasii    Douglas' nightshade,  Greenspot nightshade
native
Perennial herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson
Solanum douglasii
© 2024 Mike Russler
Solanum douglasii
© 2006 Steve Matson

non-native
Annual herb

SOLANACEAE

Solanum physalifolium var. nitidibaccatum
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Solanum physalifolium var. nitidibaccatum
© 2011 Toni Corelli
Solanum physalifolium var. nitidibaccatum
© 2011 Toni Corelli

Sonchus asper ssp. asper    Prickly sow thistle,  Sow thistle
invasive 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

Sparganium eurycarpum var. eurycarpum    Broadfruit bur reed
native
Perennial herb

TYPHACEAE

Sparganium eurycarpum var. eurycarpum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Sparganium eurycarpum var. eurycarpum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Sparganium eurycarpum var. eurycarpum
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff

Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca    Sand spurrey,  Sticky sand spurry,  Sticky sandspurry
native
Perennial herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca
© 2008 Steve Matson
Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca
© 2017 B.J. Dion
Spergularia macrotheca var. macrotheca
© 2020 David Wolfson

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 rigida var. quercetorum    Rough hedgenettle
native
Perennial herb

LAMIACEAE

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

Stellaria media    Chickweed
non-native
Annual herb

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

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

Symphyotrichum chilense    California aster,  Pacific aster
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Symphyotrichum chilense
© 2020 Suzanne L. Weakley
Symphyotrichum chilense
© 2013 Arcangelo Wessells
Symphyotrichum chilense
© 2018 Stacie Wolny

Tanacetum bipinnatum    Dune tansy
native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Tanacetum bipinnatum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Tanacetum bipinnatum
© 2017 Steve Matson
Tanacetum bipinnatum
© 2017 Steve Matson

Taraxacum officinale    Common dandelion,  Dandelion,  Red seeded dandelion
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ASTERACEAE

Taraxacum officinale
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Taraxacum officinale
© 2019 Diane Etchison
Taraxacum officinale
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Tetragonia tetragonoides    New zealand spinach
non-native
Annual herb

AIZOACEAE

Tetragonia tetragonoides
© 2021 Michelle Karle
Tetragonia tetragonoides
© 2021 Michelle Karle
Tetragonia tetragonoides
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

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

Trifolium fucatum    Bull clover,  Sour clover
native
Annual herb

FABACEAE

Trifolium fucatum
© 2014 Steve Matson
Trifolium fucatum
© 2024 Mike Russler
Trifolium fucatum
© 2025 Mike Russler

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

Tropaeolum majus    Garden nasturtium,  Nasturtium
invasive non-native
Annual herb, Vine

TROPAEOLACEAE

Tropaeolum majus
© 2021 Julie A. Kierstead
Tropaeolum majus
© 2024 Mike Russler
Tropaeolum majus
© 2020 Jennifer Mo

Typha angustifolia    Nail rod,  Narrow leaf cattail,  Narrowleaf cattail
non-native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

TYPHACEAE

Typha angustifolia
© 2019 Ron Vanderhoff
Typha angustifolia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff
Typha angustifolia
© 2021 Ron Vanderhoff

Typha latifolia    Broadleaf cattail,  Common cattail,  Soft flag
native
Perennial herb (aquatic)

TYPHACEAE

Typha latifolia
© 2013 Steve Matson
Typha latifolia
© 2013 Steve Matson
Typha latifolia
© 2013 Steve Matson

Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis    American stinging nettle,  California nettle
native
Perennial herb

URTICACEAE

Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis
© 2020 Lynn Overtree
Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis
© 2007 Toni Corelli
Urtica dioica ssp. gracilis
© 2021 Chuck Kozak

Urtica urens    Annual stinging nettle,  Dwarf nettle
non-native
Annual herb

URTICACEAE

Urtica urens
© 2019 Gary McDonald
Urtica urens
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff
Urtica urens
© 2018 Ron Vanderhoff

Veronica americana    American brooklime,  American speedwell,  Brooklime
native
Perennial herb

PLANTAGINACEAE

Veronica americana
© 2016 Steve Matson
Veronica americana
© 2016 Steve Matson
Veronica americana
© 2016 Steve Matson

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

PLANTAGINACEAE

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

Vicia sativa ssp. sativa    Garden vetch,  Pubescent common vetch,  Spring vetch
non-native
Annual herb, Vine

FABACEAE

Vicia sativa ssp. sativa
© 2024 Mike Russler
Vicia sativa ssp. sativa
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff
Vicia sativa ssp. sativa
© 2023 Ron Vanderhoff

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

APOCYNACEAE

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

Woodwardia fimbriata    Chain fern,  Giant chain fern,  Giant chainfern
native
Fern

BLECHNACEAE

Woodwardia fimbriata
© 2019 Julie Kierstead Nelson
Woodwardia fimbriata
© 2020 R.A. Chasey
Woodwardia fimbriata
© 2020 Julie A. Kierstead

Zantedeschia aethiopica    Calla lily,  Callalily,  Common calla
invasive non-native
Perennial herb

ARACEAE

Zantedeschia aethiopica
© 2020 Jennifer Mo
Zantedeschia aethiopica
© 2020 Ron Vanderhoff
Zantedeschia aethiopica
© 2021 MCOSD EDRR

Zeltnera muehlenbergii    Muehlenberg's centaury
native
Annual herb

GENTIANACEAE

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