Plants in the Chaparral
Blue Oak
Genus: Quercus
Species: Douglasi
The blue oak can survive for week with temperatures above 100°F. It grows to have an average height 30 feet. This tree can live for 80-100 years. Blue Oaks are slow growers.
Coyote Brush
Genus: Baccharis
Species: Pilularis
The coyote brush is a plant that is part of the sunflower family. The leaves of this plant are fire-retardant. The shape of the plant varies on the location it is growing in. Coyote Brush provides shelter to animals.
Sagebrush
Genus: Artemisia
Species: Tridentata
The sagebrush is a silvery-grey shrub that can grow to be 2-12 feet. tall. Native Americans burned this shrub for the smell, since the smoke repels mosquitoes.
Fairy Duster
Genus: Calliandra
Species: Eriophylla
The fairy duster is pink and orange. it grows to be 8-48 inches tall and the essence of the plant is used to balance mood swings.
French Broom
Genus: Cytisus
Species: Monspessulanus
The French Broom helps control erosion and grow to be 5-8 feet tall. The seeds of this plant are slightly toxic and causes stomach cramps. If the flowers are soaked they make yellow dye.
King Protea
Genus: Protea
Species: Cynaroides
The King Protea is a decorative flower and is 12 inches in diameter. The leaves bend inwards and look like spoons.
Manzanita
Genus: Arctostaphylos
Species: Manzanita
The manzanita grows to be 6-12 feet tall. This plant produces small white fruit. This is used to treat kidney inflammation and water retention. The only way it can reproduce if its seeds are scarified by fire.
Mountain Mahogany
Genus: Cercocanpus
Species: Montanus
The mountain mahogany grows to be 6-12 feet tall. This plant gets smaller to survive and chops from an axe, drought or fire cant kill this plant. The mountain mahogany is also called hardtack.
Saltmarsh Bird's Beak
Genus: Cordylanthus
Species: Maritimus
The saltmarsh bird's beak lives for one year. This plant is semi- parasitic and is considered endangered.
Torrey Pine
Genus: Pinus
Species: Torreyana
The torrey pine has a century lifespan and grows to be 40-60 feet tall. This is the rarest pine and clings to rocks or the face of cliffs.
Genus: Quercus
Species: Douglasi
The blue oak can survive for week with temperatures above 100°F. It grows to have an average height 30 feet. This tree can live for 80-100 years. Blue Oaks are slow growers.
Coyote Brush
Genus: Baccharis
Species: Pilularis
The coyote brush is a plant that is part of the sunflower family. The leaves of this plant are fire-retardant. The shape of the plant varies on the location it is growing in. Coyote Brush provides shelter to animals.
Sagebrush
Genus: Artemisia
Species: Tridentata
The sagebrush is a silvery-grey shrub that can grow to be 2-12 feet. tall. Native Americans burned this shrub for the smell, since the smoke repels mosquitoes.
Fairy Duster
Genus: Calliandra
Species: Eriophylla
The fairy duster is pink and orange. it grows to be 8-48 inches tall and the essence of the plant is used to balance mood swings.
French Broom
Genus: Cytisus
Species: Monspessulanus
The French Broom helps control erosion and grow to be 5-8 feet tall. The seeds of this plant are slightly toxic and causes stomach cramps. If the flowers are soaked they make yellow dye.
King Protea
Genus: Protea
Species: Cynaroides
The King Protea is a decorative flower and is 12 inches in diameter. The leaves bend inwards and look like spoons.
Manzanita
Genus: Arctostaphylos
Species: Manzanita
The manzanita grows to be 6-12 feet tall. This plant produces small white fruit. This is used to treat kidney inflammation and water retention. The only way it can reproduce if its seeds are scarified by fire.
Mountain Mahogany
Genus: Cercocanpus
Species: Montanus
The mountain mahogany grows to be 6-12 feet tall. This plant gets smaller to survive and chops from an axe, drought or fire cant kill this plant. The mountain mahogany is also called hardtack.
Saltmarsh Bird's Beak
Genus: Cordylanthus
Species: Maritimus
The saltmarsh bird's beak lives for one year. This plant is semi- parasitic and is considered endangered.
Torrey Pine
Genus: Pinus
Species: Torreyana
The torrey pine has a century lifespan and grows to be 40-60 feet tall. This is the rarest pine and clings to rocks or the face of cliffs.