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Adenostoma Fasciculatum

Description Adenostoma Fasciculatum, commonly known as chamise or greasewood, is a shrub native to California. It belongs to the Rosaceae family and is a dominant species in the chaparral ecosystem of the region. The plant’s scientific name is derived from the Greek words “aden” meaning gland and “stoma” meaning mouth, in reference to the glandular dots on the leaves. Taxonomic…
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Cistanthe Monandra

Description Cistanthe Monandra, also known as Naked-stemmed Popcorn Flower, is a beautiful plant endemic to California. It belongs to the Montiaceae family and its scientific name is derived from the Greek words “kistos” meaning “rockrose” and “anthos” meaning “flower”. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots Order Caryophyllales Family Montiaceae Genus Cistanthe Appearance Cistanthe Monandra is a…
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Bombycilaena Californica

Description Bombycilaena Californica, also known as California suncup, is a flowering plant that is native to California. It is a member of the family Asteraceae, which is one of the largest plant families in the world. The plant is known for its medicinal properties, and it has been used by Native Americans for centuries to treat a variety of ailments.…
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Cylindropuntia Californica

Description Cylindropuntia Californica, also known as California Cholla, is a succulent plant species native to California, Arizona, and Nevada in the United States. It is a member of the cactus family and typically grows in desert regions. The plant is known for its cylindrical branches covered in spines that range in color from yellow to red. The spines can be…
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Caulanthus Californicus

Description Caulanthus Californicus, also known as California jewelflower or California mustard, is a beautiful plant native to California. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family and is an annual herb that can grow up to 60 centimeters tall. This plant blooms from March to June and has bright yellow flowers that are 2-3 centimeters wide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…
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Calochortus Kennedyi

Description Calochortus Kennedyi, also known as Kennedy’s mariposa lily, is a stunning flowering plant native to California. This plant is a member of the Liliaceae family and has a bulbous root system. The plant grows up to 24 inches tall and produces one to three flowers per stem. The flowers are typically pink, purple or white with a yellow center…
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Ceanothus Lemmonii

Description Ceanothus Lemmonii is a beautiful evergreen shrub commonly found in California. It belongs to the Rhamnaceae family and is also known as Lemmon’s ceanothus. This plant has a dense, rounded growth habit and can grow up to 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It produces clusters of small, fragrant, light blue flowers in the spring. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Diplacus Congdonii

Diplacus Congdonii, commonly known as Congdon’s monkeyflower, is a flowering plant species that belongs to the Phrymaceae family. It is native to California and can be found in the San Gabriel Mountains and the Transverse Ranges. The plant was first discovered in 1953 by Joseph P. Tracy and named after Edwin B. Congdon, a renowned botanist. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Fritillaria Purdyi

Description Fritillaria Purdyi is a perennial plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is native to California, United States, and is commonly known as Purdy’s Fritillary. This plant grows up to 12 inches tall and produces a single stem topped with one or two nodding flowers. The flowers are bell-shaped, measuring approximately 2 inches in length, and are usually…
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Artemisia Douglasiana

Description Artemisia Douglasiana, also known as mugwort, is a perennial plant native to California. It is part of the Asteraceae family and is well-known for its medicinal properties. This plant can grow up to six feet tall, and its leaves are gray-green and finely dissected. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Artemisia Douglasiana has…
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