List of Plants

List of Plants, Scientific Name, and Abundance:

Coastal Prickly Pear (Opuntia littoralis)- This type of cactus is native to this area. This type of cactus has spines as well as flower buds, that are yellowish red, sprouting from the cactus. The fruit that sprout from the cactus are red to purple and many many seeds. (Seen 9)

Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)- This is a native evergreen tree. It has small, waxy, and spiny leaves, which are adapted to the dry climate. Acrons are thin and pointed and can reach 80 feet. ( Seen 4)

Black Cottonwood (Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa)- This is a native tree, and is found near areas abundant in water. They can reach up to 70 feet. (Seen 1)

Deerweed (Lotus scoparius)- A dainty, native sub-shrub, it has a clever way of attracting pollinators to the correct flowers. (Seen 7)

Green Everlasting (Gnaphalium californicum)- A native annual or perennial with jagged-edged leaves and clusters of small, white flowers, it can grow to 3 feet. (Seen 2)

Pine Goldenbush (Ericameria pinifolia)- A native shrub, its needle-like leaves look similar to those of the California Sage-brush, but smell more like pine than sage. (Seen 1)

Horseweed (Conyza canadensis)- A non-native annual, it can be found in weedy, waste, or disturbed places. (Seen 1)

Mule Fat (Baccharis salicifolia)- A native shrub, often found near the creek bed.  Has narrow willow-like leaves, and can grow up to 12 feet tall. (Seen 1)

Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum)- The leaves and stems contain a toxin that can cause a severe skin rash in most people and animals.  It has compound leaves made of three leaflets. This plant can reach 4-5 feet tall, in height as a shrub. It can also be seen as a vine as well. (Seen 6)

Black Sage (Salvia mellifera)- This bush has dainty purple flowers. Has squarish stems and dark green leaves. When the plant is dry it can be used as a seasoning. It can grow up to 6 feet tall. (Seen 3)

California Coastal Sagebrush (Artemisia californica)- A native shrub, it has a strong, sagelike aroma but is a member of the sunflower family. (Seen 5)

Laurel Sumac (Malosma laurina)- Known as the "Taco Plant" because of its' folded leaves. The dried flower bunches can look like mini trees. It can reach 7 feet tall. (Seen 2)

Western Sycamore (Platanus racemosa)- This is a native deciduous tree that has hand shaped leaves with five "fingers". The bark of the tree has splotches of white and brown, that gives it the peeling effect. It is found not to far from water and can reach 60 feet. (Seen 11)

Tree Tobacco (Nicotiana glauca)- This tree/shrub has white coated leaves and trumpet shaped yellow flowers. It would be unwise to smoke this because all parts of this plant is toxic. Can grow up to 20 feet tall. (Seen 3)

Red Willow (Salix laevigata)- This tree has long, thin leaves and usually found in areas abundant with water. Can reach 15 feet in height. (Seen 2)