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Garrya Fremontii

Description Garrya Fremontii, commonly known as Fremont’s Silktassel, is a native Californian plant that belongs to the Garryaceae family. This evergreen shrub can grow up to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for hedges, screens, and borders. The leaves are dark green, leathery, and glossy, measuring between 2 and 5 inches long. The plant’s…
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Diplacus Rattanii

Description Diplacus Rattanii, also known as Rattan’s Monkeyflower, is a beautiful flowering plant native to California. It is a member of the Phrymaceae family and is a popular choice for gardeners looking to add color and vibrancy to their gardens. The plant is named after William Rattan, a botanist who discovered it in the early 1900s. Diplacus Rattanii is an…
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Aspidotis Carlotta-Halliae

Description Aspidotis Carlotta-Halliae is a fern species that is native to California. It is a small fern that grows up to 30cm in height with a spread of about 50cm. This fern is evergreen with a long lifespan and can grow as long as 40 years. The Aspidotis Carlotta-Halliae is an excellent choice for rock gardens or as a groundcover,…
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Aspidotis Californica

Description Aspidotis Californica, commonly known as the California lace fern, is a deciduous fern that is native to California and other parts of the western United States. It is a small fern that grows up to 20 inches tall and 12 inches wide. The fern has narrow, delicate, and finely divided fronds that give it a lace-like appearance. The leaves…
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Arctostaphylos Bicolor

Description Arctostaphylos Bicolor, commonly known as Two-colored Manzanita, is a native shrub to California. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and is a perennial evergreen plant. The plant grows up to 6 feet tall and has a spreading habit. It has a smooth, reddish-brown bark that peels off in thin flakes. The leaves are oval-shaped, dark green, and have a…
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Arctostaphylos Regismontana

Description Arctostaphylos Regismontana, commonly known as the Kings Mountain Manzanita, is a native shrub found in California. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and is a member of the genus Arctostaphylos. The shrub can grow up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide with a thick, twisted trunk and branches that are covered in smooth, reddish-brown bark. The leaves…
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Arctostaphylos Tomentosa

Description Arctostaphylos tomentosa, commonly known as the woolly bear manzanita, is a species of flowering plant in the heath family, Ericaceae. It is native to California and Baja California, Mexico. This evergreen shrub can grow up to 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It has a dense, spreading habit with reddish-brown bark and dark green, leathery leaves that can…
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Arctostaphylos Myrtifolia

Description Arctostaphylos Myrtifolia, commonly known as the Ione Manzanita, is a plant that is native to California, United States. It is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. This plant is part of the Ericaceae family and is known for its beautiful red bark and bright green leaves. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a glossy…
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Arctostaphylos Insularis

Description Arctostaphylos insularis, also known as island manzanita, is a shrub that is native to California and Baja California. It is a member of the Ericaceae family and can reach heights of up to 15 feet. The plant has a unique appearance, with twisting branches and reddish-brown bark that peels to reveal a smooth, reddish layer underneath. The leaves are…
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Alsia Californica

Description Alsia Californica, commonly known as California false silverweed, is a beautiful plant that is native to California, USA. This low-growing perennial herb belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae) and produces yellow flowers that bloom from spring to summer. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves that are green and finely divided, with toothed edges. Alsia Californica is a…
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