II. Flats

1. Ball Flat

Collection Dates:
September 6, 1997
June 12, 1998
October 8, 2008
June 17, 2009

Location:
Los Angeles Co., n.w. of Jackson Lake, between Mescal & Boulder Cyns.
Map Quad:
Lat: 34 deg. 24 ‘ 16 “
Long: 117 deg. 43 ’ 26 ”
Township: 4 N
Range: 8 W
Section:
Elevation: 6160-6200 ft. (1878 -1890 m.)
Flat description:
Plant communities: Pinon juniper woodland

Total number of species observed: 63
Number of species collected: 48

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Cupressaceae Cypress Family
Juniperus californicus R
Pinaceae Pine Family
Pinus coulteri NC C, planted
Pinus monophylla NC C

Dicotyledons:

Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Family
Ascleplias fascicularis R

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Agoseris U, mostly s. area
Artemisia tridentata FC
Chaenactis glabriuscula var. glabriuscula ? U
Cirsium occidentale R
Encelia actoni R, n. area
Erigeron foliosus var. foliosus U
Ericameria cooperi R. far n.w.
area
Ericameria linearfolia FC
Ericameria nauseosa ssp. NC R, far. n.w. area
Ericameria nauseosa ssp. consimilis C
Pseudognaphalium canescens ssp. thermale R
Senecio flaccida var. douglasii NC R
Stephanomeria NC R

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha muricata var. muricata ? R

Cactaceae Cactus Family
Opuntia basilaris R, mostly n. area

Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle Family
Lonicera NC U

Chenopodiaceae Goosefoot Family
Chenopodium U

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus chrysolepis NC C
Quercus john-tuckeri NC C
Quercus kelloggii NC FC, s. area

Geraniaceae Geranium Family
Erodium cicutarium NC A


Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A
Phacelia imbricata U
Turricula parryi R, 1 plant, s. area

Loasaceae Stickleaf Family
Mentzelia R

Malvaceae Mallow Family
Malacothamnus fremontii U

Papaveraceae Poppy Family
Argemone munita U

Polemoniaceae Pink Family
Eriastrum densiflorum A
Gayophytum A, during years of ample rainfall
Gilia U

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum davidsonii A
Eriogonum fasciculatum var. polifolium FC
Eriogonum gracile A
Eriogonum maculatum FC
Eriogonum umbellatum NC U, mostly is s. area
Eriogonum wrightii U

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus greggii U
Rhamnus crocea var. ilicifolia NC R

Rosaceae Rose Family
Cercocarpus ledifolius FC
Horkelia rydbergii R, n.e. area
Prunus fasciculata R, far n.w. area

Rubiaceae Madder Family
Gallium U
Gallium U

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Collinsea callosa
Mimulus R
Mimulus fremontii C
Mimulus suksdorfii FC
Penstemon NC U

Sterculiaceae
Fremontodendron californicum ssp. californicum A

Verbenaceae Vervain Family
Verbena lasiostachys R

Violaceae Violet Family
Viola R, s. area

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Allium fimbriatum var. fimbriatum ? A
Calochortus NC R, 1 dried plant in n. area
Hesperoyucca whippleyi FC
Muilla maritima FC

Poaceae Grass Family
Achnatherum speciosum NC U
Bromus tectorum A
Elymus elymoides ssp. elymoides ? C
Mellica stricta FC, mostly in s. area

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Bromus tectorum
2. Erodium cicutarium
3. Eriastrum densiflorum
4. Eriodictyon trichocalyx
5. Eriogonum gracile
6. Eriogonum davidsonii
7. Sisymbrium
8. Ericameria nauseosa ssp. consimilis
9. Fremontodendron californicum ssp. californicum

1. Bear Flat

With Cory Wilson - July 25, 1991

Collection Dates:
July 12, 1995
July 25, 1996

Location:
About 1.7 mi. n. of Mt. Baldy Village, east fork of Bear Canyon
Map Quad: Mount Baldy
Lat: 34 deg. 14 ‘ 57 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 39 ‘ 02 “ W
Township: 2 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 19, NW/4 of NE/4
Elevation: 5600-5615 ft.
Flat description: flat between 2 streams
Plant communities: meadow surrounded by chaparral & montane coniferous

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Dennstaedtiaceae Bracken Family
Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn., Bracken A

Gymnosperms:

Cupressaceae Cypress Family
Calocedrus decurrens (Torrey) Florin, Incense Cedar U

Pinaceae Pine Family
Abies concolor (Gorden & Glend.) Lindley, White Fir NC 2 trees Pinus lambertiana Douglas, Sugar Pine NC R

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Agoseris grandiflora (Nutt.) E. Greene, Grand Mountain Dandelion, Bigflower Agoseris
U
Artemisia douglasiana Besser, Mugwort, Douglas’ Sagewort A
Solidago californica Nutt., California Goldenrod FC
Solidago spectabilis (D.C. Eaton) A. Gray var. confinus (A. Gray) Cronquist, Southern Goldenrod, Nevada Goldenrod FC
Stephanomeria virgata Benth. C

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis glabra (L.) Benth. var. glabra , Tower Mustard or Rockcress FC
Erysimum capitatum (Douglas) E. Greene, Western Wallflower, Sanddune Wallflower
FC

Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle Family
Lonicera subspicata Hook. & Arn. var. denudata Rehder, Southern Honeysuckle, Santa Barbara Honeysuckle FC
Sambucus nigra L. Elderberry FC

Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Family
Calystegia occidentalis (A. Gray) Brummitt ssp. fulcrata (A. Gray) Brummit, Chaparral False Bindweed U

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lotus crassifolius (Benth.) E. Greene, Broad-leaved Lotus, Big Deervetch U
Lotus oblongifolius (Benth.) E. Greene, Streambank Lotus (Bird’s-foot Trefoil
Lotus strigosus (Nutt.) E. Greene, Strigose Lotus (Bird’s-foot Trefoil) U

Geraniaceae Geranium Family
Erodium cicutarium (L.) L’Her., Redstem Filaree (Stork’s Bill) FC

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.A. Heller, Smoothleaf Yerba Santa FC
Phacelia curvipes S. Watson, Curve-stem Phacelia FC
Phacelia ramosissima Lehm., Branching Phacelia U

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Stachys albens A. Gray, Cobwebby Hedge-Nettle, Whitestem Hedgenettle
C

Lauraceae Laurel Family
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Bay, Pepperwood, California Laurel
FC
Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Clarkia rhomboidea Douglas, Diamond-Petaled Clarkia, Diamond Clarkia U
Epilobium ciliatum Raf., Fringed Willowherb U
Gayophytum heterozygum Harlan Lewis & J. Szweykowski, Zigzag Groundsmoke
U
Oenothera elata Kunth, Hooker’s Evening Primrose FC

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Aquilegia formosa Fischer, Western Columbine FC
Clematus ligusticifolia Nutt., Virgin’s Bower, Yerba De Chiva, Western White Clematis
U

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus integerimus Hook. & Arn., Deerbrush FC
Rhamnus tomentella ssp. tomentella FC

Rosaceae Rose Family
Potentilla glandulosa Lindley, Sticky Cinquefoil FC

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja minor (A. Gray) A. Gray, Lesser Indian Paintbrush C
Keckiella ternata (Torrey) Straw FC
Mimulus guttatus DC., Common Monkeyflower, Seep Monkeyflower FC

Solanaceae Nightshade Family
Solanum xanti A. Gray, Purple Nightshade, Chaparral Nightshade FC

Urticaceae Nettle Family
Urtica dioica L. ssp. holosericia (Nutt.) Thorne, Hoary or Stinging Nettle C

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Carex alma L. Bailey, Sturdy Sedge A
Carex fracta Mackenzie, Fragile Sheath Sedge A

Juncaceae Rush Family
Juncus rugulosus Engelm., Wrinkled Rush FC

Liliaceae Lily Family
Dichelostema capitatum Alph Wood ssp. capitatum Wood, Blue Dicks FC
Lilium parryi S. Watson, Lemon Lily FC

Orchidaceae Orchid Family
Epipactis gigantea Hook., Stream Orchid FC

Poaceae Grass Family
Bromus carinatus Hook. & Arn., California Brome U
Bromus diandrus Roth, Ripgut or Brome Grass FC
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass C
Elymus glaucus Buckley, ssp. glaucus Blue Wildrye C
Elymus stebbinsii Gould, Parish Wheatgrass A
Polypogon viridis (Gouan) Breistr., Green Bentgrass, Beardless Rabbitsfoot Grass
R, s.e. area near stream

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
Arabis hirsuta var. glabrata Orlando Mistretta July 5, 1993 elev. 5460 ft.
(1665 m.) Bear Flat, near spring

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Pteridium aquilinum
2. Carex alma
3. Carex sp.
4. Elymus stebbinsii
5. Panicum sp. ?
6. Artemisia douglasiana
7. Stachys albens
8. Agoseris grandiflora
9. Calystegia occidentalis ssp. fulcrata
10. Bromus diandrus
11. Bromus tectorum
12. Stephanomeria virgata
13. Urtica holosericia
14. Solidago californica
15. Rhamnus californica
16. Juncus rugulosus
17. Oenothera elata ssp. hirsutissima
18. Equisetum sp.
19. Solidago confinus
20. Epilobium ciliolatum
21. Aquilegia formosa
22. Mimulus guttatus
23. Keckiella ternata
24. Epilobium canum
25. Eriodictyon trichocalyx
26. Potentilla glandulosa

2. Big John Flat

Collection Dates:
April 5, 1999
June 18, 1999
June 21, 1999
October 7, 2008

Location:
Los Angeles County, north of Ball Flats, south base of Big John Peak

Map Quad: Mescal Creek
Lat: 34 deg. 25 ‘ 07 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 44 ‘ 42” W
Township: 4 N
Range: 8 W
Section: 20, NW/4 of SW/4
Elevation: 5320-5480 ft. (1622-1671 m.)
Flat description:
Bordered by the Rollin N Ranch on the west and Boulder Canyon Wash which runs between the ranch and Big John Flats on the west, the s.w. area is bordered by Boulder Canyon wash as it flows on the n. side of a ridge, the n. area is bordered by the s. slope of Big John Peak; the shallow wash that flows through the flat enters Boulder Canyon at the s.w. margin of the flat.
Plant communities: Joshua tree woodland, pinyon-juniper woodland

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Cupressaceae Cypress Family
Juniperus sp ? 1 plant in the far w. area

Ephedraceae Ephedra Family
Ephedra nevadensis S. Watson, Nevada Ephedra, Nevada Jointfir NC A
Ephedra viridis Cov., Green Ephedra, Morman Tea NC U, mostly in n. area

Pinaceae Pine Family
Pinus jeffreyi Brev. & Baulf., Jeffrey Pine 1 tall tree in s.e. area at mouth of small canyon at flat boundary
Pinus monophylla Torrey & Fremont, Singleleaf Pinyon U, mostly in n. marginal areas

Dicotyledons:

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Tauschia parishii (J. Coulter & Rose) J.F. Macbr., Parish’s Tauschia, Parish’s Umbrellawort
R

Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Family
Asclepias fasicularis Decne., Narrow-leaf Milkweed, Mexican Whorled Milkweed
R, near wash in s.w. area
Asclepias vestita Hook. & Arn., Woolly Milkweed R

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Artemisia dracunculus L. Tarragon (collected Oct. 2008 - verification pending)
U
Artemisia leudoviciana Nutt., Silver Wormwood, White Sagebrush (collected Oct. 2008 - verification pending) R, mostly along wash
Artemisia tridentata Nutt,. Great-Basin Sagebrush, Big Sagebrush U, most common in s. & n. areas
Chaenactis santalinoides E. Greene, Santolina Pincushion R
Chaenactis xantiana A. Gray, Xantus’ Chaenactis, Fleshcolor Pincushion
Cirsium occidentale (Nutt.) Jepson var. californicum (A. Gray) Keil & C. Turner, California Thistle, Cobwebby Thistle R, n.w. area
Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Aster (Sandaster) A
Encelia actoni Elmer, Actons’ Encelia or Brittlebush U, mostly in n. margins
Ericameria linearifolia (DC.) Urb. & J. Wussow, Interior Goldenbush, Narrowleaf Goldenbush (collected Oct. 2008 - verification pending) FC
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush A

Gutierrezia sp. A
Layia glandulosa (Hook.) Hook. & Arn., White Layia, Whitedaisy Tidytips R
Lessingia glandulifera A. Gray, Valley Lessingia C
Senecio flaccidus Less. var. douglasii (DC.) B. Turner & T. Barkley, Bush Senecio, Shrubby Butterweed, Douglas’ Ragwort U
Tetradymia spinosa Hook. & Arn., Shortspine Horsebrush U, mostly n. margins

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha sp. R
Cryptantha muricata (Hook. & Arn.) Nelson & J.F. Macbr., Prickly Cryptantha, Pointed Cryptantha FC
Cryptantha similis Mathew & Raven, Desert Cryptantha R

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis pulchra M.E. Jones, Beautiful Rockcress FC
Descurania pinnata (Walter) Britton, Western Tansymustard FC
Sisymbrium altissimum L., Jim Hill Mustard, Tall Tumble Mustard R

Cactaceae Cactus Family
Opuntia basilaris Engelm. & J. Bigelow, Beavertail Pricklypear C

Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle Family
Lonicera interrupta Benth., Chaparral Honeysuckle ? NC FC, most common in s. area

Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Family
Calystegia occidentalis (A. Gray) Brummitt ssp. fulcrata (A. Gray) Brummitt, Chaparral False Bindweed C

Euphorbiaceae Spurge Family
Chamaesyce albomarginata (Torrey & A. Gray) Small, Rattlesnake Weed, Whitemargin Sandmat C

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lotus procumbens (E. Greene) E. Greene, Silky California Broom (Deerweed)
U
Lupinus sp. U, veg.

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus john-tuckeri K. Nixon & C.H. Muller, Tucker Oak A

Geraniaceae Geranium Family
Erodium cicutarium (L.) L’Her., Redstem Filaree (Stork’s Bill) A, veg.

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.A. Heller, Smoothleaf Yerba Santa NC C, most common in s. area
Nama californicum (A. Gray) Bacon, California Fiddleleaf R, in sandy area near Boulder Canyon Wash
Phacelia fremontii Torrey, Fremont’s Phacelia R
Phacelia imbricata E. Greene, Imbricate Phacelia NC A

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Salazaria mexicana Torrey, Mexican Bladder Sage U
Salvia columbariae Benth., Chia NC C
Salvia dorrii (Kellogg) Abrams, Purple Sage (collected Oct. 2008 - verification pending)
1 plant, e.c.
Scutellaria siphocampyloides Vatke, Grayleaf Skullcap FC, in s. & w. areas along the Boulder Canyon Wash

Nyctaginaceae Four O’clock Family
Abronia pogonantha/turbinata ? FC, veg., specimen returned
Mirabilis laevis (Benth.) Curan, Desert Wishbone Bush C

Oleaceae Olive Family
Forestiera pubescens Nutt., Desert Olive, Stretchberry R, FC in s.e. area only

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Camisonia sp. R
Camisonia campestris (E. Greene) Raven, Mojave Suncup C
Epilobium canum (E. Greene) Raven, California Fuchsia, Hummingbird Trumpet
FC, in s. area
Oenothera californica (S. Watson) S. Watson, California Evening Primrose ? A, veg., specimen returned

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Eriastrum sp. A
Eriastrum sapphirinum (Benth.) H. Mason, Woollystar C
Gilia sp. R
Gilia cana (M.E. Jones) A.A. Heller, Showy Gilia R
Leptosiphon breviculus (Benth.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson, Mojave Linanthus
R
Loeseliastrum matthewsi (A. Gray) S. Timbrook, Desert Calico FC

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Centrostegia thurberi Benth., Thurber’s Spineflower, Red Triangles FC
Eriogonum davidsonii E. Greene, Davidson’s Buckwheat FC
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. var. polifolium (A.DC.) Torrey & A. Gray, California
FC, mostly in n. & w. areas
Eriogonum heermannii Durnak & Hilg., Heerman’s Buckwheat (pending verification-2008)
U, mostly s. & n.w. areas
Eriogonum plumatella Durand & Hilg., Yucca Buckwheat FC
Eriogonum pussilum Torrey & A. Gray, Yellowturbins U
Eriogonum saxatile S. Watson, Rock Buckwheat, Hoary Buckwheat R
Eriogonum wrightii Benth., Wright’s Buckwheat, Bastard Sage A

Portulacaceae Purslane Family
Cistanthe monandrum (Nutt.) Hershkovitz, Sand Cress, Common Pussypaws
U

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus greggii A. Gray, Mojave Ceanothus A in s. area, U in c. area
Rhamnus californica Eschsch, California Coffeeberry (Buckthorn) U

Rosaceae Rose Family
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt., Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany (collected Oct. 2008 - verification pending) U, mostly in s.c. area on elevated ground
Potentilla glandulosa Lindley var. viscida , Cinquefoil R
Horkellia rydbergii Elmer, Rydberg’s Horkellia U, mostly in s.w. area along wash
Prunus fasciculata (Torrey) A. Gray, Desert Almond A, 2 plants with mistletoe (veg.)
Purshia glandulosa Curran, Desert Bitterbrush C
Rosa woodsii Lindley, Interior Rose, Wood’s Rose ? U, mostly in s.c. area

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Gallium angustifolium Nutt., Narrowleaved Bedstraw FC

Salicaceae Willow Family
Populus fremontii W. Watson, Alamo or Fremont Cottonwood NC 1 tree ca. 18 ft. high near mouth of Boulder Canyon
Salix laseolepis Benth., Arroyo Willow ? U, n.w. & s.w. areas along the wash and near mouth of Boulder Canyon

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja sp. (collected Oct. 2008) R, s.w. area along wash
Castilleja plagiotoma A. Gray, Mojave Indian Paintbrush C n. area
Mimulus sp. C in clearing in far s.e. area only
Penstemon centranthifolia (Benth.) Benth., Scarlet Bugler U

Solanaceae Nightshade Family
Solanum umbelliferum Eschsch., Bluewitch Nightshade R

Sterculiaceae Cacao Family
Fremontodendron californicum (Torrey) Cov., California Fremontia or Flannelbush
FC

Urticaceae Nettle Family
Urtica dioica ssp. holosericia (Nutt.) Thorne, Hoary or Stinging Nettle ? NC FC

Verbenaceae Vervain Family
Verbena lasiostachys Link, Western Vervain R, along wash in s.w. area

Violaceae Violet Family
Viola sp. veg. U, veg.

Viscaceae Mistletoe Family
Phoradendron villosum (Nutt.) Nutt., Oak Mistletoe, Pacific Mistletoe A, on Quercus john-tuckeri

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Carex alma L. Bailey Sturdy Sedge R

Juncaceae Rush Family
Juncus sp. (collected Oct. 2008 - ID pending) R, along wash in s.w. area
Juncus arcticus Wild. ssp. littoralis (Engelm.) Hulten, Wire Rush, Mountain Rush
R, s.e. area
Juncus xiphioides E. Meyer, Irisleaf Rush U

Liliaceae Lily Family
Calochortus sp. NC R, dried fruit only,
Hesperoyucca whipplei Torrey, Chaparral Yucca (multiple bases) NC FC
Yucca brevifolia Engelm., Joshua Tree NC C

Poaceae Grass Family
Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & Schultes) Barkworth, Indian Ricegrass U
Achnatherum speciosum (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth, Desert Needlegrass A
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass NC A
Melica stricta Bolander, Rock Melicgrass R, s.e. & n. areas
Muhlenbergia rigens (Benth.) A. Hitchc., Deergrass (collected Oct. 2008 - verification pending) U, common only along wash in s.w. area

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
Cucurbita foetidissima L.C. Wheeler Sep. 7, 1968
elev. 5500 ft. (1676 m.)
Mirabilis laevis var. villosa L.C. Wheeler Sep. 7, 1968
elev. 5500 ft. (1676 m.)
(specimen collected by author not yet determined to ssp.)
(several other records by L.C. Wheeler at elevations above the range of this survey)

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Erodium cicutarium
2. Bromus tectorum
3. Achnatherum speciosum
4. Eriastrum sp.
5. Prunus fasciculata
6. Eriogonum wrightii
7. Ericameria nauseosa
8. Gutierezia sp.
9. Phacelia imbricata
10. Ephedra nevadensis
11. Oenothera californica
12. Eriogonum plumatella
13. Eriastrum sapphirinum
14. Calystegia occidentalis
17. Mirabilis laevis
18. Chamaesyce albomarginata
19. Salvia columbariae
20. Camisonia campestris
20. Lessingia glandulifera
21. Quercus john-tuckeri
22. Purshia glandulosa
23. Galium angustifolium
24. Eriogonum fasciculatum var. polifolium
25. Loeseliastrum matthewsi
26. Opuntia basilaris
27. Descurania pinnata
28. Arabis pulchra
29. Erigeron foliosus
30. Cryptantha muricata
31. Artemisia dracunculus
32. Corethrogyne filaginifolia
33. Galium angustifolium
34. Ericameria linearifolia

3. Brown’s Flat See IV-2.

4. Cabin Flats

Additional collection necessary.

Collection Date:
July 10, 1998

Location:
Los Angeles County, west terminus of Prairie Fork Road in Prairie Fork, east of Vincent Gulch
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat: 34 deg. 20 ‘ 36 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 42’ 08 “ W
Township:
Range:
Section:
Elevation: 5315-5325 ft.
Flat description:
Including and surrounding Cabin Flats Campground, area completely burned, including riparian area
Plant communities: chaparral with riparian

* vouchered specimen

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Cupressaceae Cypress Family
Calocedrus decurrens (Torrey) Florin, Incense Cedar several near stream, 3 to 4 ft. high, 1 fire-killed, 1 not burned

Dicotyledons:

Aceraceae Maple Family
Acer macrophyllum Pursh, Big-leaf Maple FC on s. side of stream, resprout from base, no growth on branches, seedlings common

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Osmorhiza sp. C
Thalictrum sp. C

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Artemisia douglasiana Besser, Mugwort, Douglas’ Sagewort A, resprout
Cirsium occidentale (Nutt.) Jepson var. californicum (A. Gray) Keil & C. Turner, California Thistle, Cobwebby Thistle FC
*Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum (L.) Hilliard & B.L. Buitt, Common Cudweed, Jersey Cudweed
Sonchus asper (L.) Hill, Prickly or Spiny Sow Thistle 2 plants
*Sonchus oleraceus L., Common Sow Thistle FC

Betulaceae Birch Family
Alnus rhombifolia Nutt., White Alder C, mostly fire-damaged, c.. 50 % with crown resprout

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
*Caulanthus amplexicaulis S. Watson, Clasping-leaved Caulanthus or Wild Cabbage
FC
*Descurania pinnata (Walter) Britton, Western Tansymustard FC
Hirschfeldia incana (L.) Lagr.-Fossat, Shortpod Mustard C
Sisymbrium altissimum L., Jim Hill Mustard, Tall Tumble Mustard A

Chenopodiaceae Goosefoot Family
*Chenopodium fremontii S. Watson, Fremont’s Goosefoot ?

Euphorbiaceae Spurge Family
*Chamaesyce albomarginata (Torrey & A. Gray) Small, Rattlesnake Weed, Whitemargin Sandmat FC

Fabaceae Pea Family
*Lotus heermannii (Durand & Hilg.) E. Greene, Silky Lotus, Heerman’s Bird’s-foot Trefoil
Lotus strigosus (Nutt.) E. Greene, Strigose Lotus (Bird’s-foot Trefoil) A

Geraniaceae Geranium Family
Erodium cicutarium (L.) L’Her., Redstem Filaree (Stork’s Bill) A

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Emmananthe penduliflora Benth., Whispering Bells A
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.A. Heller, Smoothleaf Yerba Santa C, high % resprout
*Phacelia davidsonii A. Gray, Davidson’s Phacelia C
Phacelia longipes A. Gray, Longstalk Scorpionweed or Phacelia ? C

Grosulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes montanum/cereum ? U, some unburned

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Stachys albens A. Gray, Cobwebby Hedge-nettle, Whitestem Hedgenettle
A

Papaveraceae Poppy Family
Argemone munita Durand & Hilg., Chicalote, Flatbud Prickly Poppy C, some in bloom

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Aquilejia formosa Fischer, Western Columbine FC, near stream
Clematus ligusticifolia Nutt., Virgin’s Bower, Yerba De Chiva, , Western White Clematis
A, resprout

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Rhamnus californica Eschsch, California Coffeeberry (Buckthorn) FC, resprout

Rosaceae Rose Family
Prunus virginiana L., Western Choke-cherry resprout, no flower buds yet
Rosa californica Cham. & Schldl., California Wild Rose C, resprout

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
*Galium sp. FC
Galium aparine L., Goose Grass, Stickwilly A

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimetanthe pilosa (Benth.) Greene, False Monkeyflower C
Mimulus brevipes Benth., Wide-throated Yellow Monkeyflower C
Mimulus cardinalis Benth., Scarlet Monkeyflower FC
*Mimulus floribundus Lindley, Floriferous or Manyflowered Monkeyflower R
Mimulus guttatus DC., Common Monkeyflower, Seep Monkeyflower FC, near stream ?
Veronica anagallus-aquatica L., Water Speedwell A

Solanaceae Nightshade Family
*Nicotiana attenuata Torrey, Coyote Tobacco A
Solanum xanti/umbelliferum ? C

Sterculiaceae Cacao Family
Fremontodendron californicum (Torrey) Cov., California Fremontia or Flannelbush
A, high resprouting %, seedlings abundant,

Urticaceae Nettle Family
Urtica dioica L. ssp. holosericia (Nutt.) Thorne, Hoary or Stinging Nettle A

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Hesperoyucca whipplei Torrey, Chaparral Yucca high survival rate, lower 1/2 of plants with leaves burned off, high % in bloom

Poaceae Grass Family
*Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass A
Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey, Squirreltail C

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
No list made in the field.

5. “Cherry Canyon Flats”

Collection Dates:
June 18, 1996
May 31, 1997

Location:
San Bernardino County, East of Mt. Baldy village at “Dry Lake” in Cherry Canyon, at south-west base of Sugar Loaf Peak
Map Quad: Mount Baldy
Lat: 34 deg. 14 ‘ 10 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 38 ‘ 34 “ W
Township: 2 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 29, NW/4 of NW/4
Elevation: 4940-5060 ft. (1506- m.)
Flat description:
Plant communities: Grassland surrounded by 2-5 m. high chaparral

Species List:

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Achillea millifolia L., White Yarrow, Common Yarrow FC
Agoseris grandiflora (Nutt.) E. Greene, Grand Mountain Dandelion, Bigflower Agoseris
FC, mostly in w. area
Agoseris heterophylla (Nutt.) E. Greene
Artemisia dracunculus L. Tarragon C
Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Aster (Sandaster)
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush U
Erigeron foliosus Nutt., Leafy Fleabane (Daisy) ? FC
Lactuca seriola L., Prickly lettuce U
Stephanomeria sp. C
Taraxicum officinale Wigg., Common Dandelion 1 plant

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis glabra (L.) Benth., Tower Mustard or Rockcress U
Arabis sparsiflora Nutt. var. californica Rollins, California Rockcress FC
Erysimum capitatum (Douglas) E. Greene, Western Wallflower, Sanddune, Wallflower ?
FC

Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle Family
Lonicera subspicata Hook. & Arn., Southern Honeysuckle, Santa Barbara Honeysuckle
FC, mostly in marginal areas
Symphoricarpos mollis Nutt.., Trip Vine, Creeping Snowberry R

Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Family
Calystegia macrostegia (E. Greene) Brummitt, Island False Bindweed U

Cuscutaceae Dodder Family
Cuscuta sp. FC

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lupinus sp. C

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak U
Quercus wislizeni A.DC., Interior Live Oak A

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.A. Heller, Smoothleaf Yerba Santa C
Phacelia curvipes S. Watson, Curve-stem Phacelia FC
Phacelia ramosissima Lehm., Branching Phacelia FC, under canopy in marginal areas

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Monardella lanceolata A. Gray, Mustang Mint (Monardella) C

Loasaceae Stickleaf Family
Mentzelia veatchiana Kellogg, Veatch’s Blazing Star U

Orobanchaceae Broomrape Family
Orobanche sp. 1 plant

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Allophyllum sp. 1 plant
Gayophytum sp. U, 1 pop. under canopy in marginal area
Leptosiphon liniflorus(Benth.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson, Narrowflower Flaxflower
A

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Delphinium parryi A. Gray, Parry’s Larkspur, San Bernardino Larkspur C

Rosaceae Rose Family
Potentilla glandulosa Lindley, Sticky Cinquefoil C, mostly in w. & s. margins near chaparral

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Gallium angustifolium Nutt., Narrowleaved Bedstraw FC, mostly in marginal areas
Gallium porrigens Dempster, Climbing Bedstraw A, mostly in n.c. area

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family
Heuchera sp. U, only 1 pop. in s. margin under canopy of chaparral in rocks

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja applegatei Fern., Wavyleaf Indian Paintbrush FC
Penstemon grinnellii Eastw. Grinnell’s Beardtongue U, mostly in s.e. area near chaparral

Solanaceae Nightshade Family
Solanum umbelliferum Eschsch., Bluewitch Nightshade FC
Solanum xanti A. Gray, Purple Nightshade, Chaparral Nightshade FC

Violaceae Violet Family
Viola pedunculata Torrey & A. Gray, Johnny-jump-up U, under canopy at margin of “flat”
Viola pinetorum E. Greene ssp. pinetorum Goosefoot Yellow Violet ? (check)
Viola purpurea Kellogg, Goosefoot Violet C

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Dichelostoma capitatum (Benth.) Alph Wood, Blue Dicks FC
Hesperoyucca whipplei Torrey, Chaparral Yucca (single base) 1 plant in bloom, 1 veg.
Muilla maritima (Torrey) S. Watson, Common Muilla, Sea Muilla C

Poaceae Grass Family
Bromus carinatus Hook. & Arn., California Brome FC
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass FC
Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey, Squirreltail FC
Elymus glaucus Buckley, Blue Wildrye C
Nassella lepida (A. Hitch.) Barkworth, Foothill Needlegrass ?
Poa sp. FC

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Bromus tectorum
2. Leptosiphon liniflorus
3. Delphinium parryi
4. Artemisia dracunculus
5. Dichelostema capitatum
6. Lupinus sp.
7. Muilla maritima
8. Eriodictyon trichocalyx
9. Agoseris grandiflora
10. Poa sp.
11. Ericameria nausiosa ?

Common plants surrounding flats:
1. Ceanothus integerimus Hook. & Arn., Deerbrush s. & w. sides
2. Ceanothus leucodermis E. Greene, Chaparral Whitethorn n. & e. sides
3. Quercus wislizeni A.DC. var. frutescens Engelm., Interior Live Oak all sides
4. Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Bay, Pepperwood, California Laurel all sides
5. Rhamnus californica Eschsch ssp. californica, California Coffeeberry (Buckthorn) all sides
6. Toxicodendron diversilobum (Torrey & A. Gray) E. Greene, Western (Pacific) Poison Oak all sides


6. Jackson Flats

Collection Dates:
July 8, 1998
September 4, 1998

Location:
Los Angeles County, north-east of Vincent Gap
Map Quad: Mescal Creek
Lat: 34 deg. 22 ‘ 53 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 43 ‘ 51 “ W
Township:
Range:
Section:
Elevation: 7480-7560 ft.
Flat description: Large area with large group campground in the far west end.
Fire burned the eastern 1/2 of Jackson Flats in 1997
Plant Communities: Montane coniferous

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Abies concolor (Gorden & Glend.) Lindley, White Fir NC majority fire- killed in 1997
Pinus jeffreyi Brev. & Baulf., Jeffrey Pine NC majority fire- killed in 1997

Dicotyledons:

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Tauschia parishii (J. Coulter & Rose) J.F. Macbr., Parish’s Tauschia, Parish’s Umbrellawort
FC, e. area

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Agoseris grandiflora (Nutt.) E. Greene, Grand Mountain Dandelion, Bigflower Agoseris
FC, e. area
Artemisia tridentata Nutt., Great-basin Sagebrush, Big Sagebrush C
Ericameria nauseosa((Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush FC
Erigeron foliosus Nutt., Leafy Fleabane (Daisy) C
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray, Golden Yarrow FC, e. margins of burn area
Malacothrix sp. U
Stephanomeria virgata Benth., Rod Wirelettuce U
Tetradymia canescens A. Gray, Hairy Horsebrush FC, resprout

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha sp. C
Cryptantha sp. FC, w. area
Cryptantha sp. U

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Erysimum capitatum (Douglas) E. Greene, Western Wallflower, Sanddune Wallflower
FC, w. area, resprouting

Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle Family
Sambucus nigra L. Elderberry NC 1 in w. area, resprouting, veg.
Symphoricarpos rotundifolius A. Gray var. parishii (Rydb.) Dempster, Parish’s Snowberry
FC, prolific resprout, stems to 3 ft., veg.

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Silene veracunda S. Watson, White Catch-fly, Dolores Campion, San Francisco Campion
A

Chenopodiaceae Goosefoot Family
Chenopodium sp. FC, w. burn area
Chenopodium sp. A

Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Family
Calystegia occidentalis (A. Gray) Brummitt ssp. fulcrata (A. Gray) Brummitt, Chaparral False Bindweed C

Ericaceae Heath Family
Sarcodes sanguinea Torrey, Snowplant U, c. area

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lotus crassifolius (Benth.) E. Greene, Broad-leaved Lotus, Big Deervetch FC, w. area
Lotus nevadensis(S. Watson) E. Greene, Davidson’s Bird’s-foot Trefoil FC, s.w. area
Lupinus sp. FC, e. area
Trifolium sp. NC C in burn area only, veg.

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak FC, far e. area
Quercus kelloggii Newb., California Black Oak NC U, mostly e. area, burned trees resprouting from base, even when only stump remains

Grossulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes sp. high % resprouting, none bloomed in 1998
Ribes cereum Douglas, Wax Currant FC, w. area, resprouting, none bloomed in 1998
Ribes roezlii Regel, Sierra Gooseberry FC, s.w. area,
none bloomed in 1998

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.A. Heller, Smoothleaf Yerba Santa mostly in e. area
Phacelia curvipes S. Watson, Curve-stem Phacelia C, n.c. area, not in burn area
Turricula parryi (A. Gray) J.F. Macbr., Sticky Poodle-dog Bush, Common Turricula
mostly in e. area, seeds not germinating until mid July, 1998

Loasaceae Stickleaf Family
Mentzelia sp. ?

Malvaceae Mallow Family
Malacothamnus fremontii (A. Gray) Greene, Fremont’s Bushmallow A, burn area, germination

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Gayophytum sp. FC
Gayophytum oligospermum Harlan Lewis & J. Szweykowski A, n.c. area

Papaveraceae Poppy Family
Ehrendorferia chrysantha (Hook. & Arn.) Kylander, Golden Eardrops U, far e. area

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Allophyllum gilioides (Benth.) A.F. Grant & V. Grant, Dense False Gilyflower C
Allophyllum integrifolium (Brand) A.D. Grant & V. Grant, White False Gilyflower
FC, n.e. area
Gilia sp. C
Gilia sp. U
Gilia sp. C
Leptosiphon sp. ?
Leptosiphon breviculus (Benth.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson, Mojave Linanthus
R, dried condition

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum davidsonii E. Greene, Davidson’s Buckwheat U
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. var. polifolium (A.DC.) Torrey & A. Gray, California NC 1 in bud from post-fire germination on Sep. 4, 1998
Eriogonum nudum Benth. Naked Buckwheat FC, w. area, resprouting
Eriogonum umbellatum Torrey, Sulphurflower Buckwheat U, far e. area
Eriogonum wrightii Benth. var. subscaposum S. Watson, Wright’s Buckwheat, Bastard Sage U, w.c. area & far e. area

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Delphinium parryi A. Gray, Parry’s Larkspur, San Bernardino Larkspur FC

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus cordulatus Kellogg, Mountain Whitethorn, Whitethorn Ceanothus A, resprout,
c.. 50 % resprouting, good germination, not significant until mid July, 1998
Ceanothus greggii A. Gray, Mojave Ceanothus some resprouting in Sep., 1998

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Galium sp. U

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family
Lithophragma tenellum Nutt., Slender Woodland Star FC, n.w. area

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja applegatei Fern., Wavyleaf Indian Paintbrush
Collinsia torreyi A. Gray var. wrightii (S. Watson) I.M. Johnston, Wright’s Collinsia, or Blue-eyed Mary C, n.c. area
Pedicularis sp. U, w. area

Solanaceae Nightshade Family
Nicotiana attenuata Torrey, Coyote Tobacco A in burn area only, veg.
Solanum umbelliferum Eschsch., Bluewitch, Nightshade C

Viscaceae Mistletoe Family
Phoradendron pauciflorum Torrey, Fir Mistletoe C, on Abies concolor

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Calochortus invenustus E. Greene, Plain Mariposa Lily FC, burn area, several in c. area

Poaceae Grass Family
Bromus carinatus Hook. & Arn., California Brome
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass A
Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey, Squirreltail A, w. area
Hordeum vulgare L., Common Barley FC, burn area only
Nassella cernua (Stebb. & Love) Barkworth, Nodding Needlegrass ? U
Poa secunda J.S. Presl, One-sided Bluegrass, Sandberg Bluegrass C, w. area

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Gayophytum sp.
2. Bromus tectorum
3. Malacothamnus fremontii
4. Hordium vulgare
5. Nicotiana attenuata
6. Chenopodium sp.
7. Solanum umbelliferum
8. Erigeron foliosus
9. Ceanothus cordulatus
10. Chenopodium sp.
11. Eriodictyon trichocalyx
12. Asteraceae
13. Ericameria nauseosa
14. Turricula parryi
15. Poa secunda
16. Calystegia occidentalis var. fulcrata
17. Gilia sp.


7. San Sevaine Flats

Collection dates:
October 17, 1992
July 16, 1993
July 21, 1993

Location:
San Bernardino County, 8.2 mi. n.w. of jnct. of Lytle Creek & San Sevaine Rd’s, the e. end of flats is c.. 200 m. w. of Rd. # 1N34D at Rd. # 1N34
Map Quad: Cucamonga Peak
Lat:
Long:
Township: 2 N
Range 6 W
Section: 33, NE/4 of SE/4
Elevation: 5320 ft.
Flat description:
Survey area includes San Sevaine Well ( ) in the w. area
Plant Communities: montane coniferous

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Dennstaedtiaceae Bracken Family
Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn., Bracken

Gymnosperms:

Cupresaceae Cypress Family
Calocedrus decurrens (Torrey) Florin, Incense Cedar

Taxodiaceae
Sequoiadendron giganteum (Lindley) Buckholz, Giant Sequoia several among trees in meadow e. of well, persisting, tree heights c.. 15 m.

Pinaceae Pine Family
Abies concolor (Gorden & Glend.) Lindley, White Fir C
Pinus lambertiana Douglas, Sugar Pine C
Pinus ponderosa Laws., Pacific Ponderosa Pine FC

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Angelica tomentosa S. Watson, Woolly Angelica 1 near spring
Osmorhiza berteroi DC., Sweetcicely Hook. & Arn., Mountain Sweet-cicely FC
Perideridea sp. R, near well

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Agoseris retrorsa (Benth.) E. Greene, Spear-leaved Mountain Dandelion, Spearleaf Agoseris U
Artemisia douglasiana Besser, Mugwort, Douglas’ Sagewort C
Cirsium vulgare (Savi) Ten., Bull Thistle FC
Erigeron breweri A. Gray var. bisanctus, Leafy Fleabane (Daisy) FC, s. of rd. # 1N34
Gnaphalium palustre Nutt., Western Marsh Cudweed A
Madia elegans Lindley ssp. wheeleri (A. Gray) Keck, Wheeler’s Tarweed A
Solidago californica Nutt., California Goldenrod C, near well

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Streptanthus bernardinus (E. Greene) Parish, Laguna Mountain Jewelflower U

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Silene sp. U

Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Family
Calystegia occidentalis (A. Gray) Brummitt ssp. fulcrata (A. Gray) Brummitt, Chaparral False Bindweed FC

Ericaceae Heath Family
Arctostaphylos sp. FC

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lupinus sp. U
Lupinus hyacinthinus E. Greene, San Jacinto Lupine A, s. of rd. # 1N34

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak A
Quercus kelloggii Newb., California Black Oak C

Grossulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes sp. FC

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Phacelia mohavensis A. Gray, Mojave Phacelia U
Nemophila sp. U, near spring

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Monardella lanceolata A. Gray, Mustang Mint (Monardella) FC, s. or rd. # 1N34
Scutellaria siphocampyloides Vatke, Grayleaf Skullcap U, s. or rd. # 1N34
Stachys albens A. Gray, Cobwebby Hedge-nettle, Whitestem Hedgenettle
U, mostly near well

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Clarkia rhomboidea Douglas, Diamond-petaled Clarkia, Diamond Clarkia FC
Epilobium ciliatum Raf. ssp. ciliatum, Fringed Willowherb U

Orobanchaceae Broomrape Family
Orobanche fasciculata Nutt., Clustered Broomrape R, sw. of meadow, parasite on Eriogonum sp.

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Eriastrum densifolium (Benth.) H. Mason ssp. austromontanum/nevadensis (awaiting determination) FC
Leptosiphon ciliatus (Benth.) Jeps., Whiskerbrush U, near well
Saltugilia grinnellii (Brand) L.A. Johnson ssp. grantii (Brand) L.A. Johnson, Grand Gilia
U

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum sp. failed to record ?
Rumex salicifolius J.A. Weinm. var. salicifolius, Willow Dock var. salicifolius U, near well

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus leucodermis E. Greene, Chaparral Whitethorn A

Rosaceae Rose Family
Potentilla glandulosa Lindley ssp. reflexa (E. Greene) Keck, Sticky Cinquefoil U
Rubus leucodermis Torrey & A. Gray, Blackcap Raspberry, Whitebark Raspberry

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Galium aparine L., Goose Grass, Stickwilly FC

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimulus moschatus Lindley, Musk Monkeyflower, Muskflower FC
Penstemon labrosus (A. Gray) Hook. f., San Gabriel Beardtongue C
Penstemon spectabilis Thurber var. subviscosus (Keck) McMinn, Showy Penstemon
C, s. of rd. #
1N34
Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Carex praegracilis W. Boott, Clustered Field Sedge FC

Iridaceae Iris Family
Iris hartwegii Baker ssp. australis (Parish) L. Lenz, Southern Hartweg’s Iris, Rainbow Iris
FC
Juncaceae Rush Family
Juncus bufonius L. var. occidentalis F.J. Herm. C
Juncus effusus var. pacificus/austrocalifornicus (awaiting determination) A, meadow near well
Juncus mexicanus Wild., Mexican Rush U
Juncus occidentalis (Cov.) Wieg. FC

Liliaceae Lily Family
Bloomeria crocea Torrey) Cov., Common Goldenstar U

Poaceae Grass Family
Elymus glaucus Buckley ssp. glaucus Blue Wildrye FC
Vulpia myuros (L.) C.C. Gmel., Rat-tail Fescue C

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
1. Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw. ssp. glaucomollis P. Wells, Eastwood’s Manzanita Robert F. Thorne June 5, 1971
elev. 1676 m. Upper San Sevaine Flats
(authors specimen not yet identified to species, probably A. glandulosa)
2. Carex fracta Mackenzie, Fragile Sheath Sedge
R.F. Thorne Oct. 17, 1970 elev. 5500 ft.
Upper San Sevaine Flats
3. Claytonia parviflora Hook., Streambank Springbeauty
I.M. Johnson July 10, 1925 elev. 5400 ft.
Upper San Sevaine Flats
( CNPS listing of ssp. tenuifolias not recognized by USDA Plant Database)
4. Collinsia childii A. Gray, Child’s Collinsia or Blue Eyed Mary
I.M. Johnston July 10, 1925 elev. 5400 ft.
Upper San Sevaine Flats
5. Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & D.R. Dewey, Intermediate Wheatgrass
R.F. Thorne, A.W. Tilforth, et. al.
June 29, 1972 elev. 5600 ft. San Sevaine Flats at well
(CPC listing updated to USDA Plant Database - Oct., 2008)
6. Gayophytum heterozygum Harlan Lewis & J. Szweykowski, Zigzag Groundsmoke R.F. Thorne, C.W. Tilforth June 29, 1972 elev. 5600 ft. San Sevaine Flats at well
7. Juncus tenuis I.M. Johnston July 10, 1925 elev. 5400 ft.
Upper San Sevaine Flats
(the ssp. is necessary in order to determine the most recent name changes.)
(var. congestus Engelm., is now recognized as Juncus occidentalis which is listed in this survey.)
8. Lolium perenne L., ssp. multiflorum (Lam.) Husnot, Italian Ryegrass
R.F. Thorne June 29, 1972 elev. 5600 ft. San Sevaine Flats at well
(CPC listing updated to USDA Plant Database - Oct. 2008)
9. Luzula comosa E. Mey., Pacific Woodrush
R.F. Thorne June 5, 1971 elev. 5500 ft. San Sevaine Flats
10. Mentzelia montana (Davidson) Davidson, Variegated Blazingstar
R.F. Thorne June 5, 1971 elev. 5500 ft. San Sevaine Flats
11. Phacelia davidsonii A. Gray, Davidson’s Phacelia
I.M. Johnston July 10, 1925 elev. 5400 ft.
Upper San Sevaine Flats
12. Phoradendron pauciflorum Torrey, Fir Mistletoe
R.F. Thorne, W.W. Tilforth, et. al. elev. 5600 ft. San Sevaine Flats at well
13. Ribes roezlii Regel, Sierra Gooseberry
R.R. Thorne June 5, 1971 elev. 5500 ft.
Upper San Sevaine Flats
(author’s specimen not yet identified to species, probably R. roezlii)L
14. Salix scouleriana Hook., Scouler’s Willow
R.F. Thorne Oct. 17, 1970 elev. 5500 ft. San Sevaine Flats at well
15. Schedonorus phoenix (Scop.) Holub, Tall Fescue
R.F. Thorne, Tilforth, et. al. June 29, 1972 elev. 5600 ft. San Sevaine Flats at well
(CPC listing updated to USDA Plant Database - Oct. 2008)
16. Silene verecunda S. Watson ssp. platyota (S. Watson) C. Hitch. & Maguire, White Catch-fly, Dolores Campion, San Francisco Campion
I.M. Johnston elev. 5400 ft. Upper San Sevaine Flats
(author’s specimen not yet identified to species, probably S. verecunda)

Plants in order of abundance:
No list made in the field.

8. Sheep Flats

Collection dates:
July 22, 1994
July 10, 1995

Location:
San Bernardino County, south of Ice House Canyon, ca. 1 air mi. N. of Ontario Peak, adjacent to Short Cut Ridge to the west, adjacent and west of Lost Creek, adjacent and east of Sheep Canyon
Map Quad: Cucamonga Peak
Lat:
Long:
Township: 2 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 21 NE/4 of SE/4
Elevation: 6900-7100 ft.
Flat description:
Soil is fine textured and light brown, n.e. area soil disturbed with much less plant growth, significant Big Horn Sheep scat and hoof soil disturbance, several plant species heavily browsed
Plant Communities: montane coniferous

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Abies concolor (Gorden & Glend.) Lindley, White Fir C, mostly fire-killed
Pinus jeffreyi Brev. & Baulf., Jeffrey Pine C

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Cirsium vulgare (Savi) Ten., Bull Thistle U, s.w. area
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbittbrush FC, specimen scant, returned
Hieraceum horridum Fries, Prickly Hawkweed R
Hulsea heterochroma A. Gray, Red-rayed Hulsea, Redray Alpinegold U, mostly s. area near slope

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha affinis (A. Gray) E. Greene, Common Cryptantha, Quill Cryptantha
FC
Cryptantha echinella E. Greene, Prickly Cryptantha C

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis platysperma A. Gray, Broad-seeded Rock-cress, Pioneer Rockcress R
Arabis repanda S. Watson, , Repand Rock-cress, Yosemite Rockcress U

Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle Family
Sambucus nigra L., Elderberry U
Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Silene veracunda S. Watson, ssp. platyota (S. Watson) C. Hitch. & Maguire, White Catch- fly, Dolores Campion, San Francisco Campion FC, mostly eaten back to the roots

Chenopodiaceae Pigweed Family
Chenopodium fremontii ? NC FC, near fallen trees & dead branches

Ericaceae Heath Family
Arctostaphylos cf. patula E. Greene, Greenleaf Manzanita R, 3 plants in s.w. area, all less than 0.8 m. high, veg., specimen returned, scant

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lotus nevadensis (S. Watson) E. Greene A, mostly in n. area
Lupinus elatus I.M. Johnston, Tall Silky Lupine A

Grossulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes nevadense Kellogg, Mountain Pink currant, Sierra Currant R

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Phacelia curvipes S. Watson, Curve-stem Phacelia FC

Loasaceae Stickleaf Family
Mentzelia dispersa S. Watson, Scattered BlazingStar, Bushy Blazingstar U

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium canum (E. Greene) Raven, California Fuchsia, Zauschneria, Hummingbird Trumpet ? U, veg.
Gayophytum heterozygum/ diffusum (discrepancy - determination pending) C

Portulacaceae Purslane Family
Calyptridium umbellatum (Torrey) E. Greene FC

Rosaceae Rose Family
Rubus leucodermis Torrey & A. Gray, Blackcap Raspberry, Whitebark Raspberry ?
U, s.w. area

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Galium aparine L., Goose Grass, Stickwilly FC

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Collinsia parviflora Lindley, Maiden Blue Eyed Mary A
Pedicularis semibarbata A. Gray, Pine Woods Lousewort
Penstemon grinnellii Eastw. Grinnell’s Beardtongue U, mostly in s.w. area
Penstemon rostriflorus Kellogg, Beaked Penstemon, Bridge’s Penstemon R, s.w. area at base of slope

Violaceae Violet Family
Viola purpurea Kellogg, Goosefoot Violet U

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Carex rossii Boott, Ross’ Sedge FC

Poaceae Grass Family
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass A
Elymus glaucus Buckley ssp. glaucus Blue Wildrye FC
Achnatherum sp. FC
Achnatherum occidentale (Thurber) Barkworth ssp. californicum (Merr. & Barth Davy) Barkworth, California Needlegrass FC

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Bromus tectorum
2. Lupinus elatus
3. Lotus nevadense
4. Gayophytum heterozygum/diffusum
5. Collinsia parviflora
6. Cryptantha echinella


9. “Spring Hill Flats”

Collection dates:
July 6, 1994
April 1, 1995
July 20, 1995
April 20, 1996
Nov. 2008

Location:
San Bernardino County, south of Barrett Village, north of Stoddard Flats, ca. 100 m. to s.w. of Barrett-Stoddard Rd. # 2N04.2, w. of Pinus coulteri plantation,
Map Quad: Mount Baldy
Lat: 34 deg. 12 ‘ 32 “ (Taken from center of Flat)
Long: 117 deg. 39 ‘ 49 “
Township: 2 N
Range: 8 W
Section: 36, SE/4 of SE/4
Elevation: 4000-4080 ft. (1220-1244 m.)
Flat description:
Consisting of a northern & southern area, the n. area raised about 40 ft., sometimes called the “Spring Hill Mesa”, a gentle w.-facing slope in the s. area
Plant Communities: chaparral, coastal sage scrub
Note: Many plants with late vegetative growth as well as some displaying late blooming in mid Oct. of 2008. Most likely due to several inches of rain in late May and some rain in August of 2008. Many plants of Leptosiphon liniflorus persisted with blooms

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Pinus coulteri D. Don, Coulter Pine C only in far e. portion of flats between n. & s. flats, mature plantation trees all fire killed in 2002; heavy growth of seedlings since 2002 fire, appear to be natural germination, some trees as high as 7 ft.; several young trees in the n. flat area where previously there were no Pinus coulteri, they don’t appear to be planted
Pseudotsuga macrocarpa (Vasey) Mayr, Bigcone Douglas-fir,Bigcone Spruce several trees, unburned by fire of 2002, in far n.e. area of n. flats

Dicotyledons:

Anacardiaceae Sumac Family
Rhus trilobata Nutt., Skunkbrush, Squawbush, Skunkbrush Sumac FC
Toxicodendron diversilobum (Torrey & A. Gray) E. Greene, Western (Pacific) Poison Oak R, common only in the far w. area of the n. flat, among dense chaparral

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Achillea millifolium L., White Yarrow, Common Yarrow R, c. area
Agoseris grandiflora (Nutt.) E. Greene, Grand Mountain Dandelion, Bigflower Agoseris
R, c. area
Artemisia dracunculus L. Tarragon NC FC
Corethrogyne fillaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Aster (Sandaster) C
Ericameria nausiosa ssp. consimilis ? R
Ericameria parishii (E. Greene) H.M. Hall, Parish’s Goldenbush, Parish’s Rabbitbrush C, most common in n. flat
Ericameria pinifolia (A. Gray) H.M. Hall, Pine-goldenbush, Pinebush R, mostly in s. flat
Erigeron foliosus Nutt., var. foliosus, Leafy Fleabane (Daisy) U
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray, Golden Yarrow NC U
Helianthus gracelientes A. Gray, Slender Sunflower U, margins
Hypochaeris glabra L., Smooth Cat’s-ear NC C
Logfia gallica (L.) Coss. & Germ., Narrow-leaf Cottonrose C
Microseris lindleyi (DC.) A. Gray, Lindley’s Silverpuffs FC
Solidago californica Nutt., California Goldenrod R, n. flat
Stephanomeria virgata Benth. C
Stylocline gnaphalioides Nutt., Everlasting Nest Straw, Mountain Neststraw U
Tetradymia comosa A. Gray, Hairy Horsebrush FC, uncommon in 2008, e. area of s. flat

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha simulans E. Greene, Pinewoods Cryptantha FC

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis glabra (L.) Benth., var glabra, Tower Mustard or Rockcress U, c. area
Herschfeldia incana (L.) Lagr.-Fossat, Shortpod Mustard NC R, s. flat, e. margins

Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle Family
Sambucus nigra L. canadeniss (L.) R. Bolli, American Black Elderberry U, mostly in marginal areas

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Minuartia douglasii (Torrey & A. Gray) Matt., Douglas’ Sandwort (Stichwort) U, abundant in 1 400 sq. ft. area, only in s.c. area of n. flat
Silene antirrhina L., Snapdragon Campion, Sleepy Antirrhina FC

Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Family
Calystegia macrostegia (E. Greene) Brummitt ? NC A

Crassulaceae Stonecrop Family
Dudleya lanceolata (Nutt.) Britton & Rose, Lanceleaf Dudley (Liveforever) U

Ericaceae Heath Family
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw. ssp. glaucomollis P. Wells, Eastwood’s Manzanita
FC
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindley, Bigberry Manzanita NC 1 plant, n. flat, in far w. area
Euphorbiaceae Spurge Family
Eremocarpus setigerus Hook., Dove Weed FC

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lathyrus vestitus Nutt., Common or Pacific Pea U, common only in far w. area of n. flat in Oct. 2008
Lotus scoparius (Nutt.) Ottley, California Broom, Common Deerweed A, in early surveys, U in Oct. of 2008
Lotus strigosus (Nutt.) E. Greene, Strigose Lotus (Bird’s-foot Trefoil) C
Lupinus bicolor Lindley, Miniature Lupine FC, from dead remains
Lupinus elatus I.M. Johnston, Tall Silky Lupine FC
Trifolium microcephalum Pursh, Smallhead Clover FC
Vicia americana Willd. ssp. americana, American Vetch U

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak U, resprouting from base, no fruiting observed
Quercus durata Jepson ssp. gabrielensis K. Nixon & C.H. Muller, San Gabriel Mtns. Leather Oak, Leather Oak A, resprouting from base, prolific fruiting
Quercus wislizeni A.DC., Interior Live Oak U, resprouting from base, mostly in n. flat, no fruiting observed, to 6 ft. high

Garyaceae Silk Tassel Family
Garya sp. U, resprouting from base, no fruiting observed, 1 plant in bud

Geraniaceae Geranium Family
Erodium cicutarium (L.) L’Her., Redstem Filaree (Stork’s Bill) FC

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.A. Heller, Smoothleaf Yerba Santa NC C
Phacelia sp. U
Phacelia curvipes S. Watson, Curve-stem Phacelia FC
Phacelia imbricata E. Greene, Imbricate Phacelia C
Nemophila menziesii Hook. & Arn., Baby Blue Eyes C, s. area
Nemophila pedunculata Benth. FC
Turricula parryi (A. Gray) J.F. Macbr., Sticky Poodel-dog Bush, Common Turricula
NC C

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Monardella lanceolata A. Gray, Mustang Mint (Monardella) FC, c. area
Salvia apiana Jepson, White Sage NC A, much less common in 2008
Salvia columbariae Benth., Chia U, most common near ravine between both flats

Lauraceae Laurel Family
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Bay, Pepperwood, California Laurel R, n. flat, far w. area

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Camissonia strigulosa (Fischer & C. Meyer) Raven, Sandysoil Suncup ?
Clarkia purpurea (Curtis) Nelson & J.F. Macbr., Purple Godetia, Winecup Clarkia
FC
Epilobium canum (Greene) Raven, California Fuchsia, Zauschneria, Hummingbird Trumpet
FC, of lesser abundance in 2008
Papaveraceae Poppy Family
Dendromecon rigida NC 1 plant in e. margin of s. flat, veg., 2008

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Eriastrum sapphirinum (Eastw.) H. Mason, Sapphire Woollystar C
Gilia angelensis V. Grant, Angel’s Gilia, Chaparral Gilia FC
Leptosiphon liniflorus (Benth.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson, Narrowflower Flaxflower
C, most common in c. area & in ravine between both flats, many plants with second set of blooms in Oct. of 2008

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum elongatum Benth., Longstemmed Buckwheat FC in s. flat
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. var. foliolosum (Nutt.) Abrams, California Buckwheat, Eastern Mojave Buckwheat A
Eriogonum gracile Benth.var. gracile , Slender Woolly Buckwheat U in early surveys, common in Oct. of 2008

Portulacaceae Purslane Family
Claytonia perfoliata Willd., Miner’s Lettuce C

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Delphinium parryi A. Gray ssp. parryi, Parry’s Larkspur, San Bernardino Larkspur
FC

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus leucodermis E. Greene, Chaparral Whitethorn NC C, mostly in s. flat, margins in n. flat
Rhamnus crocea Nutt., Spiny Redberry, Redberry Buckthorn FC, resprouting, heavily browsed

Rosaceae Rose Family
Adenostema fasciculata Hook. & Arn., Chamise U, margins
Cercocarpus montanus Raf. var. glaber (S. Watson) F.L. Martin, Birch-leaf Mountain Mahogany
Herteromeles arbutifolia (Lindley) Roemer, Toyon, Christmas Berry R, s. flat

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Galium porrigens Dempster, Climbing Bedstraw ? U, veg. returned - scant, FC in Oct. 2008

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Antirrhinum coulterianum (Benth.) D.A. Sutton, Coulter’s Snapdragon FC, mostly in the s. flat, still blooming Oct. 11, 2008, heavily browsed by deer
Castilleja exerta (A.A. Heller) Chuang & Heckard ssp. exerta, Purple Owl’s-clover, Exserted Indian Paintbrush C
Castilleja foliolosa Hook. & Arn., Woolly Indian Paintbrush U
Collinsia sp. U
Cordylanthus rigidus (Benth.) Jepson, Rigid Bird’s Beak C

Solanaceae Nightshade Family
Solanum xanti A. Gray, Purple Nightshade, Chaparral Nightshade U, FC in 2008

Violaceae Violet Family
Viola pedunculata Torrey & A. Gray, Johnny-jump-up C, s. flat

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Calochortus plummerae E. Greene, Plummer’s Mariposa Lily R, c. area
Calochortus splendens Benth., Splendid Mariposa Lily C, mostly c. area
Dichelostoma capitatum (Benth.) Alph Wood, Blue Dicks NC ?
Hesperoyucca whipplei (single base) NC FC

Poaceae Grass Family
Achnatherum coronatum (Thurber) Barkworth, Giant Needlegrass or Ricegrass NC FC only in the n. ravine area between both flats
Avena barbata Link, Slender (Wild) Oat A
Avena fatua L., Wild Oat R
Bromus hordiaceus L, Soft Chess or Brome FC
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass A
Elymus glaucus Buckley, Blue Wildrye ? awaiting verification U
Elymus elymoides ssp. elymoides/californicus (discrepancy- awaiting determination)
FC
Leymus condensatus (C. Presl.) L.A. Love, Giant Wildrye FC only in s. area of s. flat
Melica imperfecta Trin., Coast-range Melic, Smallflower Melicgrass NC U
Poa secunda J.S. Presl., One-sided Bluegrass, Sandberg Bluegrass?(pending verification) U, mostly in s. flat
Vulpia microstachys (Nutt.) Munro, Small Fescue FC
Vulpia myuros (L.) C.C. Gmel. var. hirsuta, Rat-tail Fescue C

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
Logfia californica (Nutt.) Holub, California Cottonrose
L.C. Wheeler May 15, 1968 elev. 4000 ft. Spring Hill
Phoradendron villosum (Nutt.) Nutt., Oak Mistletoe, Pacific Mistletoe
L.C. Wheeler April 21, 1956 elev. ?
Spring Hill Mesa
(The CPC provided name was updated according to the the USDA Plant Database -2008)

Plants in order of abundance:
(Survey made on Oct. 11, 2008 from plants present on both the n. & s. flat)
1. Bromus tectorum
2. Corethrogyne filaginifolia
3. Vulpia microstachys
4. Vulpia myuros
5. Bromus hordiaceous
6. Achillea millifolia
7. Calystegia macrostegia
8. Phacelia imbricata
9. Lupinus bicolor
10. Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum
11. Turricula parryi
12. Eriodictyon trichocalyx
13. Artemisia dracunculus
14. Cordylanthus rigidus
15. Avena barbata
16. Elymus elymoides
17. Ericameria parishii
18. Cercocarpus montanus var.
19. Quercus durata ssp. gabrielensis
20. Rhamnus crocea var. ilicifolia
21. Leptosiphon liniflorus

10. Stoddard Flats
Note: Area burned during summer fire of 2002 ?
Collection date:
April 1, 1995
July 25, 1995
November 14, 2008

Location:
San Bernardino County, due ENE of Stoddard Peak, c. 1.5 mi. s. of Barrett Village along both sides of Barrett-Stoddard Road
Map Quad: Mount Baldy
Lat: 34 deg. 12 ‘ 04 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 39 ‘ 39 “ W
Township: 1 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 6, SW/4 of NW/4
Elevation: 4440-4480 ft. (1354 - m.)
Flat description:
East area at base of gently sloping, west-facing slope.
West boundary on w. side of Barrett-Stoddard Road and at base of east-facing slope of Stoddard Peak.
North boundary at edge of unnamed San Antonio tributary.
South boundary at Barrett-Stoddard Road, where it runs east to west.
Plant Communities: chaparral, coastal sage scrub

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Dryopteridaceae Wood Fern Family
Dryopteris arguta (Kaulf.) Maxon, California Wood Fern NC R, at far n. area near canyon edge

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Pseudotsuga macrocarpa (Vasey) Mayr, Bigcone Douglas-fir, Bigcone Spruce
R, far n. area at upper edge of canyon, all trees fire damaged, 9 dead still standing, 10 resprouting throughout
Dicotyledons:

Aceraceae Maple Family
Acer macrophyllum Pursh, Big-leaf Maple 1 fire-killed tree still standing on extreme n. area, extricated

Anacardiaceae Sumac Family
Rhus tridentata Nutt., Skunkbrush, Squawbush, Skunkbrush Sumac U

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Centauria stoebe L. ssp. micranthos (Gugler) Hayedk, Spotted Knapweed R, several plants in n.w. area, e. of rd. during first 2 surveys; common in the n.w. area in Nov. 2008, some still with blooms in Nov.
Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronq., Canadian Horseweed R, n.w. area
Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Aster (Sandaster) ? U during first 2 surveys; FC during Nov. 2008
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush R
Ericameria parishii (E. Greene) H.M. Hall, Parish’s Goldenbush, Parish’s Rabbitbrush
U, n.w. area during the first 2 surveys; A in the n. area during Nov. 2008; reprouting along roadway after trimming in 1995
Ericameria pinifolia (A. Gray) H.M. Hall, Pine-goldenbush, Pinebush R during first 2 surveys; slightly more common in Nov. 2008
Erigeron breweri A. Gray, Brewer’s Fleabane FC
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray, Golden Yarrow U, in extreme n. area
Hazardia squarosus (Hook. & Arn.) E. Greene, Saw-toothed Goldenbush, Sawtooth Bristleweed U, in extreme n. area, slightly more abundant in Nov. 2008
Helianthus gracilientis A. Gray, Slender Sunflower FC
Lactuca serriola L., Prickly Lettuce R
Pseudognaphalium californicum (DC.) Anderb., California Everlasting, Ladies Tobacco
FC
Pseudognaphalium canescens (DC.) W.A. Weber ssp. beneolens (Davidson) Kartesz, Fragrant Everlasting R during first 2 surveys; FC in Nov. 2008
Pseudognaphalium straminium (Kunth.) Anderb., Cotton-batting Plant R
Stephanomeria virgata Benth. FC during first 2 surveys; not observed in Nov. 2008

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha muricata (Hook. & Arn.) Nelson & J.F. Macbr., Prickly Cryptantha, Pointed Cryptantha FC

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis sp. R during first 2 surveys; old inflorescence FC in Nov. 2008
Hirschfeldia incana (L.) Lagr.-Fossat, Shortpod Mustard FC

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Silene lemmonii S. Watson, Lemmon’s Campion (Catchfly) R, extreme n.area, under canopy

Chenopodiaceae Goosefoot Family
Chenopodium sp. U

Cistaceae Rock Rose Family
Helianthemum scoparium Nutt., Bisbee Peak Rushrose U, mostly far s. area

Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Family
Calystegia macrostegia (E. Greene) Brummitt, Island False Bindweed U

Cuscutaceae Dodder Family
Cuscuta californica Hook. & Arn., Chaparral Dodder FC, on Eriodictyon trichocalyx

Ericaceae Heath Family
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindley, Bigberry Manzanita U, mostly in far s. area, resprouting plants c. 3 ft. high in Nov. 2008
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw., Eastwood’s Manzanita A, mostly in s. one-half, resprouting plants c. 5 ft. high

Euphorbiaceae Spurge Family
Eremocarpus setigerus Hook., Dove Weed U, far w. area

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak 1 tree in far n. boundary near canyon, fire-damaged, resprouting throughout
Quercus durata Jepson ssp. gabrielensis K. Nixon & C.H. Muller, San Gabriel Mtns. Leather Oak, Leather Oak A, av. resrpouting plant c. 8 ft. high
Quercus wislizeni A.DC., Interior Live Oak FC, av. resprouting plant c. 6 1/2 ft. high

Geraniaceae Geranium Family
Erodium cicutarium (L.) L’Her., Redstem Filaree (Stork’s Bill) R, far w. area

Grosulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes amarum McClatchie, Bitter Gooseberry U, extreme n. area, under canopy

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.A. Heller, Smoothleaf Yerba Santa NC A
Phacelia ramosissima Lehm. var. ramosissima, Branching Phacelia FC

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Trichostema parishii Vasey, Parish’s Bluecurls U

Lauraceae Laural Family
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Bay, Pepperwood, California Laurel NC R, far s.e. area
Malvaceae Mallow Family
Malacothamnus fasciculatus (A. Gray) Greene, Fremont’s Bushmallow FC

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Camisonia hirtella (E. Greene) Raven, Field Sun Cup, Santa Cruz Island Suncup
FC

Orobanchaceae Broomrape Family
Orobanche fasciculata Nutt., Clustered Broomrape R, closest plants- Quercus chrysolepis & Eriodictyon trichocalyx, extreme n. area

Polemoniacee Phlox Family
Allophyllum sp. FC

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum elongatum Benth., Longstemmed Buckwheat U
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. var. foliolosum (Nutt.) Abrams, California Buckwheat, Eastern Mojave Buckwheat FC
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. var. polifolium (A.DC.) Torrey & A. Gray, California Buckwheat, Eastern Mojave Buckwheat U, n.w. area
Eriogonum gracile Benth. var. gracile, Slender Woolly Buckwheat C
Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus crassifolius Torrey, Hoaryleaf Ceanothus FC
Ceanothus leucodermis E. Greene, Chaparral Whitethorn C, av. resprouting plants c. 7 ft. high, germinating plants common and much smaller
Rhamnus californica Eschsch, California Coffeeberry (Buckthorn) A

Rosaceae Rose Family
Adenostema fasciculatum Hook. & Arn., Chamise A in s.w. area, much less elsewhere, av. plants c. 6 ft. high
Cercocarpus montanus Raf. var. glaber (S. Watson) F.L. Martin, Birch-leaf Mountain Mahogany R

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Galium angustifolium Nutt. ssp. angustifolium, Narrow-leaved Bedstraw U, s. area

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja subinclusa E. Greene ssp. subinclusa, Longleaf Indian Paintbrush FC
Collinsia childii A. Gray, Child’s Collinsia or Blue Eyed Mary U, extreme n. area
Collinsia heterophylla Buist, Purple Chinese Houses U
Cordilanthus rigidus (Benth.) Jepson, Rigid Bird’s Beak C
Keckiella cordifolia (Benth.) Straw, Heartleaf Keckiella FC, in s.e. area
Keckiella ternata (Torrey) Straw, Whorledleaf Keckiela, Scarlet Keckiella U, mostly in e. & s.e. area
Penstemon spectabilis Thurber ssp. subviscosus (Keck) McMinn, Showy Penstemon
FC during first 2 surveys, abundant in n. one-half during Nov. 2008
Sairocarpus multiflorus (Pennell) D.A. Sutton, Chaparral Snapdragon, Sierra Snapdragon
R, s. area

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Hesperroyucca whipplei Torrey, Chaparral Yucca (single base)NC U
Muilla maritima (Torrey) S. Watson, Common Muilla, Sea Muilla U, w. area on w. side of rd.

Poaceae Grass Family
Agrostis exarata Trin., Spike Bentgrass U
Avena barbata Link, Slender (Wild) Oat R, far w. area
Bromus sp. U, n. area
Bromus diandrus Roth, Ripgut or Brome Grass NC U
Bromus hordiaceus L., Soft Chess or Brome R during first 2 surveys, A in Nov. 2008
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, cheat Grass NC U
Dactylus glomerata L., Orchard-grass R , in extreme n. area
Elymus glaucus Buckley, Blue Wildrye U
Melica imperfecta Trin., Coast-range Melic, Smallflower Melicgrass R, in extreme n. area
Vulpia myuros (L.) C.C. Gmel., Rat-tail Fescue NC A

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
List made in Nov. 2008
1. Bromus hordiaceus
2. Vulpia myuros
3. Eriodictyon trichocalyx
4. Ericameria parishii
5. Quercus durata ssp. gabrielensis
6. Arctostaphylos glandulosa
7. Ceanothus leucodermis
8. Rhamnus californica
9. Cordilanthus rigidus
10. Eriogonum gracile var. gracile
11. Adenostema fasciculatum
12. Penstemon spectabilis ssp. subviscosus
13. Quercus wislizeni

11. Sycamore Flats - Muscupiabe

Collection dates:
March 18, 1993
August 18, 1993
August 25, 1994
April 13, 1996

Location:
San Bernardino County, Glen Helen Regional Park, NW end; between the I 15 frwy. & Devore Rd.
Map Quad: Devore
Lat:
Long:
Township: 1 N
Range: 5 W
Section: 4
Elevation: 1950-1960 ft. (595- m.)
Flat description:
Lowest area with ponds and channeled-shallow surface water

Plant Communities: riparian vegetation, surrounded by chamise chaparral & coastal sage scrub

Species List:

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Cotula australis (Sieber) Hook. f., Australian Brass-buttons (Waterbuttons) FC

Euphorbiaceae Spurge Family
Chamaesyce serpylifolia (Pers.) Small ssp. serpylifolia, Thymeleaf Spurge (Sandmat)
FC

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lupinus bicolor Lindley, Miniature Lupine U

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Stachys albens A. Gray, Cobwebby Hedge-nettle, Whitestem Hedgenettle
FC

Lythraceae Loosestrife Family
Ammannia coccinea Rottb., Red Ammannia, Valley Redstem FC

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Navarretia attractyloides (Benth.) Hook & Arn., Holly-leaf Navarretia (Pincushionplant)
FC

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum gracile Benth., Slender Woolly Buckwheat FC
Polygonum lapathifolium L., Willow Weed, Curlytop Knotweed C
Polygonum persicaria/ lapathifolium (discrepancy - determination pending) R
Rumex crispus L., Curly Dock C

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimetanthe pilosus (Benth.) Greene, False Monkeyflower U

Solanaceae Nightshade Family
Physalis philadelphica Lam., Tomatillo, Mexican Groundcherry U
Solanum douglasii Dunal, White Nightshade, Greenspot Nightshade U

Verbenaceae Verbena Family
Verbena lasiostachys Link, Vervain FC

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Cyperus eragrostis Lam., Umbrella Sedge, Tall Flatsedge A
Eleocharis acicularis/radicans (discrepancy- determination pending) FC
Eleocharis macrostachya Britton, Pale Spikerush U
Eleocharis parishii/montevidensis (discrepancy- determination pending) C

Juncaceae Rush Family
Juncus rugulosus Engelm., Wrinkled Rush FC

Lemnaceae Duckweed Family
Lemna minor Kunth., Least Duckweed U
Poaceae Grass Family
Chloris virgata Sw., Feather Finger Grass U
Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers., Bermuda Grass FC
Leptochloa fusca (L.) Kunth ssp. uninervia (J. Presl) N. Snow, Mexican Sprangletop
U
Nassella cernua (Stebb. & Love) Barkworth, Nodding Needlegrass U
Pannicum capillare L., Witchgrass U
Poa annua L., Annual Bluegrass FC, far w. drainage area

Potamagetonaceae Pond-weed Family
Potamageton sp. A, in pond at waters edge

Typhaceae Cat-tail Family
Typha latifolia L., Narrowleaf Cattail FC

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
1. Juncus macrophyllus
Jack Easton May 10, 1988 elev. 610 m. Sycamore Flats
2. Quercus durata ssp. gabrielensis
Jack Easton May 10, 1988 elev. 610 m. Sycamore Flats
3. Sagina decumbens (Elliott) Torrey & A. Gray ssp. occidentalis (S. Watson) G. Crow, Western Pearlwort
Jack Easton May 10, 1988 elev. 610 m. Sycamore Flats

Plants in order of abundance:
A list was not made in the field.