Matilija poppy Romneya coulteri Papaveraceae

California newt, Western newt, Orange-bellied newt Taricha torosa Salamandridae [Thanks to Mickey Long for this note: "Our only local, native salamander that breeds in water. Cute, yes, but refrain from taking a bite.  Their skin toxin is the same as the Japanese Fugu fish.  One of the most deadly toxins known."

Yarrow Achillea millefolium Asteraceae				Perezia, Sacapellote Acourtia microcephala Asteraceae

Sow thistle * Sonchus oleraceus Asteraceae

Short-leaved cliff aster Malacothrix saxatilis var. tenuifolia Asteraceae

Hairy bush monkeyflower Mimulus aurantiacus var. pubescens Phrymaceae

Golden stars Bloomeria crocea var. crocea Themidaceae				Sugar bush Rhus ovata Anacardiaceae

		Fairy lantern, Globe lily, Satin bells Calochortus albus Liliaceae

Tower mustard, Tower rockcress Arabis glabra Brassicaceae

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