Plant Species of San Jacinto Mountain

On 2 November 2008, we have begun putting pictures of plant species at San Jacinto Mountain online, as a prelude to pages that will give information about the distribution and characteristics of each plant species.

On 11 July 2010, we have begun putting maps of species distributions online, which includes georeferencing vouchers from Riverside County.

On 14 July 2011, we have begun putting online a list of all the species observed to be in bloom above 6500 feet, along with plots showing how the bloom has changed with time.

See also Pictures of Some Similar-looking Young Plants.

Dicots

Apiaceae, Carrot Family

• Perideridia parishii, Parish's yampah

Asteraceae, Sunflower Family

• Aster alpigenus var. andersonii, alpine aster

Brassicaceae, Mustard Family

• Arabis johnstonii, Johnston's rock cress
• Arabis species with non-erect fruit

Primulaceae, Primrose Family

• Dodecatheon alpinum, alpine shooting star

Rosaceae, Rose Family

• Potentilla glandulosa, sticky cinquefoil (Drymocallis glandulosa and D. lactea)

Scrophulariaceae, Snapdragon Family

• Penstemon californicus, California penstemon

Salicaceae, Willow Family

• Salix species, willows

Monocots

Cyperaceae, Sedge Family

• High-Elevation Sedge (Carex) Species

Juncaceae, Rush Family

• Juncus effusus, Pacific rush

Poaceae, Grass Family

• High-Elevation Grass Species

Go to:

• Native and Introduced Plants of Southern California

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Updated 13 October 2011.