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Trifolium (Clovers) Fabaceae, Legume Family Both native and introduced species. Clover can spring up on its own as a wildflower or weed (depending on context,) and is commonly planted as a nitrog... More
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Lupinus (Lupines) Fabaceae, Legume Family California native wildflowers (and some introduced wildflowers,) often planted as ornamentals. Includes: L. arboreus (Yellow Bush Lupine,) L. albifrons ... More
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Vicia (Vetches) Fabaceae, Legume Family Includes both native and introduced species. Vetch can spring up on its own as a wildflower or weed (depending on context,) and is commonly planted as a ni... More
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Ceanothus Rhamnaceae, Buckthorn Family California native shrub, often planted as an ornamental. Includes C. thyrsiflorus (Blueblossom,) C. papillosus (Wartleaf Ceanothus,) Ceanothus dentatus (Sa... More
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Eriogonum (Wild Buckwheats) Polygonaceae (knotweed family) Native wildflower/shrub Color: Most white with traces of pink, some species vibrant pink or yellow. Includes: E. latifolium (Seaside B... More
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Cirsium (Thistles) Asteraceae, Aster Family This genus includes both introduced and native plants. The most commonly seen thistle, C. vulgare (Bull Thistle,) is a Eurasian weed, others such as C... More
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Salvia (Sages) Lamiaceae, Mint Family Includes both native wildflowers and species introduced for ornamental or culinary use. Color: Varied- white, blue, purple, red (some bicolor.) Includes: n... More
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Eschscholzia (California poppy and allies) Papaveraceae, Poppy family California native wildflower Includes Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) and its less common cousins E. caespitosa ... More
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Phacelia (Scorpionweeds) Boraginaceae (Borage family) Native wildflowers Color: White, blue, purple Includes: P. californica (California Phacelia,) P. distans (Distant Phacelia,) P. malvifolia ... More
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Echium (Viper's-buglosses) Boraginaceae (Borage family) Introduced shrub, native to Eurasia and Africa, often planted as an ornamental. Includes E. candicans (Pride of Madeira,) E. pininana (Gia... More