List of Plants

Prickly Pair Cactus (Opuntia littoralis):
Number seen - 4
This species of cactus has adapted to its surroundings by growing small thorns instead of leaves, to hold in water. Also, they absorb massive amounts of water whenever it is present and store it for times of desperation.

Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum):
Number seen - 2
Named such because of its natural characteristics, poison oak plants have three leaves on the end of one stem, often with a red or orange tint. It leaves an itchy skin irritation or rash on whichever location of the arm it touches.

California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum):
Number seen - 14
Typically growing up to around 1 meter in height, the california buckwheat has bundles of small, white flowers growing in bunches at the end of its stalks and stems.

Western Sycamore (Platanus racemosa):
Number seen: 4
Western sycamores are tall and I found most to be located near the dried-up riverbed. They are tall and have a light bark, which has white, tan, and light-brown sections on it and peels in several areas. The leaves have five points each.


Whipple Yucca (Yucca whipplei ssp. parishii):
Number seen: 3:
The Whipple yucca grows in a semi-orb shape. Its leaves are green and spiky at the tip. They closely resemble the agave, which I did not see on this particular trip, except that their leaves are thinner.