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Catalina Liveforever (Dudleya virens ssp. hassei)Observer
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Locally abundant 100+ individuals amongst lichen, fungi and moss in crevices in roof tiles on northwest and north side of Casino roof. Soil is mix of degradation of clay roof tiles, concrete/plaster material, and nutrients imported by birds: nesting materials, scat, and other waste (fish bones, feathers, etc.). Hundreds of plants at all life stages. South facing side of casino roof contains only a handful of scattered specimens and some Opuntia. Less soil is built on southern facing side.
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Silverleaf Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster pannosus)Observer
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New population
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Johnson Grass (Sorghum halepense)Observer
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flowering, has rhizomes, growing at base of olive tree in disturbed area by roadside.
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Petite-Licorice (Plecostachys serpyllifolia)Observer
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Perennial, sprawling, scented, tomentose leaves, stems; 7 mature individuals, localized population; in disturbed Juncus/Typha riparian herbaceous area bordered by Salix-dominated riparian woodland bordered by a disturbed, bare eroded slope; approximately 30m from beach. Associated species: Salix spp, Typha, Juncus, Foeniculum, Eriogonum grande grande, Acmispon grandiflorus grandiflorus, Acmispon argophyllus argenteus, Nicotiana, Baccharis spp, Epilobium canum, Rhus, Malosma, Lysmachia arvensis, Dudleya hassei, Bromus, Heteromeles.
