California Plants

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Quercus Parvula

Source: bing.com Description Quercus Parvula is a small oak tree that is native to California. Also known as the shrub oak or island oak, it is a member of the Fagaceae family. The scientific name of this species is Quercus Parvula, and it is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 feet tall. It has a rounded crown,…
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Sorbus Californica

Description Sorbus Californica, commonly known as the Californian Mountain Ash, is a small deciduous tree native to California. It belongs to the Rosaceae family and is known for its beautiful white flowers that bloom in spring, followed by bright red berries in summer. The tree can grow up to 30 feet tall and has a spread of up to 20…
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Blitum Californicum

Description Blitum Californicum, also known as California Goosefoot, is a unique plant species that is native to California. It is an annual or perennial herb that can grow up to three feet tall. The stem is usually red or green in color, and it has a branching pattern. The leaves of the plant are alternate and oval-shaped, with a dark…
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Hulsea Heterochroma

Description Hulsea Heterochroma, commonly known as the Mono Basin hulsea, is a beautiful flowering plant native to California. It belongs to the Asteraceae family, which is the second largest family of flowering plants. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 feet tall and 1 foot wide. It has yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and fall,…
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