California Native Plant
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Ribes Nevadense
Description Ribes Nevadense, commonly known as Sierra gooseberry, is a deciduous shrub that is native to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family and is closely related to other gooseberry and currant species. The plant has multiple stems that grow up to six feet tall and three feet wide. It produces fragrant,…
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Pentachaeta Lyonii
Description Pentachaeta Lyonii, also known as Lyon’s pentachaeta, is a rare and endangered herbaceous perennial plant native to California. It is a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae) and is known for its vibrant yellow blooms that appear in the spring and summer months. The plant is typically found growing in coastal sage scrub and chaparral plant communities in Southern…
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Lomatium Macrocarpum
Description Lomatium Macrocarpum, commonly known as Biscuitroot, is a perennial plant native to western North America, including California. It is a member of the Apiaceae family and is characterized by its umbel-shaped flowers and distinctive, aromatic roots. The plant can reach up to 1 meter in height and has a taproot that can grow up to 50 cm long. Lomatium…
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Ceanothus Megacarpus
Description Ceanothus Megacarpus, also known as Big-Pod Ceanothus, is a stunning evergreen shrub that is native to California. This plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide, making it a great choice for larger gardens. The leaves of Ceanothus Megacarpus are small and glossy, with a deep green color that contrasts beautifully with the plant’s blue…
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Deinandra
Description Deinandra is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to California. It is also known as tarplant or goldengrass. The genus includes about 20 species of annual or perennial herbs, shrubs, or subshrubs. These plants are typically found in dry or sandy habitats, such as coastal dunes, chaparral, or sagebrush. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
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Hesperochiron Californicus
Description Hesperochiron Californicus, commonly known as California desert bluebells, is a native plant of California, found in the western United States. This perennial plant can grow up to a height of 1-3 feet and produces beautiful bell-shaped flowers that bloom from March to May. The plant is herbaceous, meaning it has soft and green stems with no woody parts. The…
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Arctostaphylos Silvicola
Description Arctostaphylos Silvicola, commonly known as the Bonny Doon Manzanita, is a beautiful evergreen shrub that is native to California. This plant is well-known for its stunning red bark and beautiful clusters of pink flowers that bloom in the winter months. The leaves of this plant are also quite striking, with their glossy texture and deep green color. Taxonomic Information…
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