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Iva hayesiana  A. Gray
San diego marsh elder,   San diego povertyweed
Iva hayesiana is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found in Baja California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 2B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA; common elsewhere).
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Observation Search
~304 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Iva
Family: Asteraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands

Habitat: playas

Communities: Alkali Sink, wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS + PLANTS
Information about  Iva hayesiana from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (IVHA)

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[Wikipedia] Conservation, Cultivation: Conservation Threats to the plant include development of coastal habitat and waterways.[1] It is a Vulnerable flora species in California. Cultivation This species is recommended for use as an ornamental plant in fire-resistant landscaping in Southern California. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).