IX. Riparian Areas - Selected Species

1. Alder Gulch

Collection Date:
August 6, 1998

Location:
Los Angeles County, a west
tributary of upper East Fork San Gabriel River
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat: 34 deg. 19 ‘ 18 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 43 ‘ 57 “ W
Township:
Range:
Section:
Elevation: 3800-4300 ft. (1159-1311 m.) Range for Swinney
5200-5227 ft. (1677-1686 m.) Range for Wheeler
Elevation at jnct. of East Fork & Alder Gulch = 3800 ft.

Canyon description: narrow cnyn bottom
Plant Communities: Riparian surrounded by chaparral
Dominant trees: Alnus rhombifolia, Pseudotsuga macrocarpa, Umbellularia californica

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Blechnaceae Deer Fern Family
Woodwardia fimbriata Smith, Giant Chain Fern R, elev. 4080 ft.

Dryopteridaceae Wood Fern Family
Polystichum imbricans (D. Eaton) D.H. Wagner, Sword Fern U, elev. 3900 ft.

Pteridaceae
Adiantum capillus-veneris L., Venus-hair Fern, Common Maidenhair C, elev. 4300 ft.

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Helenium bigelovii A. Gray, Bigelow’s Sneezeweed FC, elev. 4080 ft.

Campanulaceae Bellflower Family
Lobelia dunnii E. Greene var. serrata (A. Gray) McVaugh, Dunn’s Lobelia C, elev. 4080 ft.

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Stachys albens A. Gray, Cobwebby Hedge-nettle, Whitestem Hedgenettle
A, elev. 3800 ft.

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium ciliatum Raf., Fringed Willowherb ?, elev. 3800 ft.
Oenothera elata Kunth. ssp. hirsutissima (S. Watson) W. Dietr., Hooker’s Evening Primrose
R, veg, returned, elev. 3800 ft.
Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Aquilegia formosa Fischer, Western Columbine C, elev. 3800 ft.

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family
Boykinia rotundifolia C. Parry, Round-leaved Boykinia, Roundleaf Brookfoam
C, elev. 4080 ft.

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimulus cardinalis Benth., Scarlet Monkeyflower A, elev. 3800 ft.

Monocotyledons:

Orchidaceae Orchid Family
Epipactis gigantea Hook., Stream Orchid ?, elev, 4080 ft.

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
All collected by L.C. Wheeler on Sep. 10, 1970
Number 1 was collected in Alder Gulch at 5200 ft. (1677 m.)
Numbers 2-6 were collected in the South Fork of Alder Gulch at 5500 ft. (1686 m.)

1. Aralia californica S. Watson, Elk Clover, California Spikenard
2. Carex hassei L. Bailey
3. Lilium parryi S. Watson, Lemon Lily
4. Parnassia cirrata Piper, San Bernardino Grass of Parnassus
5. Platanthera sparsiflora (S. Watson) Schltr., Green Reign Orchid, Sparseflowered Bog Orchid
6. Pycnanthemum californicum Torrey, Sierra Mint

2. Buford Canyon

Collection Dates:
July 16, 1997
July 23, 1997

Location:
Los Angeles County, ).5 mi. w. of San Bernardino Co. line, s. of Hwy 2 and Swarthout Valley, c. 2 air mile w. of Wrightwood
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat: 34 deg. 21 ‘ 40 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 39 ‘ 53 “ W
Township: 3 N
Range: 8 W
Section: 12
Elevation: 6300-7200 ft. (1921-2195 m.)
Canyon description:
Plant Communities: riparian surrounded by montane coniferous

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Dryopteridaceae Wood Fern Family
Cystopteris fragilis (L.) Benth., Brittle Bladder Fern R

Dicotyledons:

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Sphenosciadium capitellatum A. Gray, Swamp White Heads, Ranger’s Buttons, Woolleyhead Parsnip U in lower cnyn., C in upper cnyn., in cnyn. bottom with slight water flow

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Hieraceum albiflorum Hook., White Hawkweed R, at 1 location only
Packera inonophyllus (E. Greene) W.A. Weber. & A. Love, Tehachapi Ragwort
R
Solidago spectabilis (D.C. Eaton) A. Gray var. confinus (A. Gray) Cronquist, Southern Goldenrod, Nevada Goldenrod U in lower cnyn, A in upper cnyn.

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Arenaria macradenia S. Watson, Desert Sandwort, Mojave Sandwort R, in dry soil near cnyn. bottom

Ericaceae Heath Family
Pterospora andromadea Nutt,. Woodland Pinedrops R, under Abies concolor & Pinus jeffreyi
Pyrola picta Smith, Whiteveined Wintergreen U
Sarcodes sanguinea Torrey, Snowplant R, under Abies concolor & Pinus jeffreyi

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lotus oblongifolius (Benth.) E. Greene, Streambank Lotus (Bird’s-foot Trefoil)C

Grosulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes nevadense Kellogg, Mountain Pink Currant, Sierra Currant A

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Aquilegia formosa Fischer, Western Columbine NC
Delphinium glaucum S. Watson, Mountain or Sierra Larkspur A, mostly in upper cnyn.

Rosaceae Rose Family
Amelanchier pallida E. Greene, Pallid or Pale Serviceberry U
Prunus virginiana L. var. demissa (Nutt.) Torrey, Western Choke-cherry U, except in lower canyon where it is C

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook., Scarlet Paintbrush, Giant Red Indian Paintbrush
A

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Carex sp. C

Iridaceae Iris Family
Sisyrinchium idahoense E. Bickn., Idaho Blue-eyed Grass C

Liliaceae Lily Family
Lilium parryi S. Watson, Lemon Lily FC, c. 200 plants in upper cnyn bottom in at least 7 separate locations, c. 75 % of lily’s in bloom
Maianthemum stellata (L.) Link, Little False Solomon’s-seal, Stary False Lily of the Valley
A, only in wet seeps in upper canyon

Orchidaceae Orchid Family
Platanthera sparsiflora (S. Watson) Schltr., Green Reign Orchid, Sparseflowered Bog Orchid C

Poaceae Grass Family
Muhlenbergia richardsonis (Trin.) Rydb., Mat Muhly U

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
No other collections for Buford Canyon located.

3. Fish Fork-Upper
See spring listed as Dawson Peak Ridge for additional species not included below. c. 0.5 air miles n.e. of Upper Fish Fork Camp on NNW facing slope, not indicated on maps. Normally surrounded by heavy vegetation, now visible because of recent fire.

Collection Dates:
July 21, 1998
July 24, 1998
July 29, 1998
September 7, 1998
October 3, 1998
August 14, 1999

Location:
Los Angeles County, from Little Fish Fork Campground in Upper Fish Fork, to the furthest upstream (eastern) tributaries, including the first northern tributary west (downstream) of Little Fish Fork Campground.
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Elevation: 5200 ft.-7500 ft.
Canyon description: Most areas of the lower portion of this survey consist of narrow canyon bottoms with several waterfalls including an extensive “chute” below Little Fish Fork Camp; the upper area broadens and fans out into several branches at the base of Pine Mt., as it separates Dawson Peak Ridge from Pine Mt. Ridge.
Plant communities: Riparian surrounded by montane coniferous forest

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Dryopteridaceae Wood Fern Family
Cystopteris fragilis (L.) Bernh., Brittle Bladder Fern R
Polystichum imbricans (D. Eaton) D.H. Wagner, Sword Fern U

Equisitaceae Horsetail Family
Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun, Smooth Horsetail or Scouring Rush R

Pteridaceae
Adiantum aleuticum (Rupr.) C.A. Paris, Five-finger Fern, Aleutian Maidenhair U
Cheilanthus covillei Maxon, Beady Lipfern, Coville’s Lipfern U

Gymnosperms:

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

Dicotyledons:

Aceraceae Maple Family
Acer macrophyllum Pursh, Big-leaf Maple U

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Osmorhiza berteroi DC., Sweetcicely Hook. & Arn., Mountain Sweet-cicely U

Apocynaceae Dogbane Family
Apocynum andosaemifolium L., Bitter Dogbane, Spreading Dogbane U

Araliaceae Aralia Family
Aralia californica S. Watson, Elk Clover, California Spikenard R, more abundant at lower elevations in Fish Fork

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Ageratina occidentalis (Hook.) R. King & H. Robinson, Western Snakeroot U, first and only record for this species in the San Gabriel Mts., observed for nearly 1/4 mi. of canyon bottom upstream from Little Fish Fork Campground
Agoseris retrorsa (Benth.) E. Greene, Spear-leaved Mountain Dandelion, Spearleaf Agoseris U, in dry soil near stream
Crepis nana A. Richards, Dwarf Alpine Hawksbeard R, in dry soil near stream
Erigeron breweri A. Gray, Brewer’s Fleabane FC
Helenium bigelovii A. Gray, Bigelow’s Sneezeweed A
Hieracium albiflorum Hook., White Hawkweed U
Taraxicum officinale Wigg., Common Dandelion U

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha sp. U

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis rapanda S. Watson, Repand Rock-cress, Yosemite Rockcress U

Campanulaceae Bellflower Family
Lobelia dunnii E. Greene var. serrata (A. Gray) McVaugh, Dunn’s Lobelia U

Crassulaceae Stonecrop Family
Dudleya cymosa (Lemaire) Britton & Rose, Canyon Dudleya (Liveforever) R

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lotus oblongifolia (Benth.) E. Greene, Streambank Lotus (Bird’sfoot Trefoil) FC
Lupinus latifolius J. Agardh., Broadleaf Lupine FC

Grossulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes sp. U
Ribes nevadense Kellogg, Mountain Pink Currant, Sierra Currant C

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Phacelia sp. R

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium sp. A, at highest elevations
Epilobium sp. C, at lowest elevations
Epilobium canum C
Epilobium ciliatum Raf., Fringed Willowherb C
Gayophytum sp. FC
Oenothera elata Kunth. ssp. hirsutissima (S. Watson) W. Dietr., Hooker’s Evening Primrose
C
Portulacaceae Purslane Family
Claytonia sp. R

Primulaceae Primrose Family
Dodecatheon redolens (H.M. Hall) H.J. Thompson Scented Shooting Star FC at the highest elevations

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Aquilegia formosa Fischer, Western Columbine C

Rosaceae Rose Family
Amelanchier utahensis Koehne, Utah Serviceberry R
Potentilla glandulosa Lindley, Sticky Cinquefoil C
Rubus leucodermis Torrey & A. Gray, Blackcap Raspberry, Whitebark Raspberry
FC

Salicaceae Willow Family
Salix laseolepis Benth., Arroyo Willow C

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family
Boykinia rotundifolia C. Parry, Round-leaved Boykinia, Roundleaf Brookfoam FC
Heuchera elegans Abrams, Urn-glowered Alumroot U, locally abundant
Parnassia cirrata Piper, San Bernardino Grass of Parnassus R, at 1 seep area on the s. side of the canyon at c. 0.5 mi. east (upstream) of Upper Fish Fork Camp; abundant here only, at c. 200 m. south (upstream) in this Fish Fork Tributary at the second waterfall

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook., Scarlet Paintbrush, Giant Red Indian Paintbrush
FC
Mimulus cardinalis Benth., Scarlet Monkeyflower A
Mimulus guttatus DC., Common Monkeyflower, Seep Monkeyflower A
Mimulus rubellus A. Gray, Little Redstem Monkeyflower U

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

Verbenaceae Vervain Family
Verbena sp. U

Violaceae Violet Family
Viola pinetorum E. Greene ssp. pinetorum, Goosefoot Yellow Violet FC
Viola purpurea Kellogg, Goosefoot Violet R

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Carex sp. C, at highest elevations
Carex sp.
Carex alma L. Bailey, Sturdy Sedge FC
Carex athrostachya Olney, Slenderbeak Sedge C at highest elevations
Carex aurea Nutt., Golden Sedge R at the highest elevations

Iridaceae Iris Family
Sisyrinchium bellum S. Watson, Western Blue-eyed Grass U, at lowest elevations
Sisyrinchium idahoense E. Bickn., ldaho Blue-eyed Grass C, at highest elevations

Juncaceae Rush Family
Juncus macrophyllus Cov., Longleaf Rush U, at highest elevations

Liliaceae Lily Family
Lilium parryi S. Watson, Lemon Lily FC

Orchidaceae Orchid Family
Epipactis gigantea Hook., Stream Orchid R at lower elevations, more abundant at highest elevations
Platanthera sparsiflora (S. Watson) Schltr., Green Reign Orchid, Sparseflowered Bog Orchid R

Poaceae Grass Family
Agrostis sp. U at highest elevations
Agrostis sp. U
Bromus sp. U Bromus carinatus Hook. & Arn., California Brome U
Elymus glaucus Buckley, Blue Wildrye U

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
All from L.C. Wheeler,June 28, 1970, Little Fish Fork Camp
Several other collections, including mine, from lower Fish Fork, are not included here, they are much below the elevation of this survey.
1. Boechera californica
2. Caulanthus amplexicaulus S. Watson var. amplexicaulis , Clasping-leaved Caulanthus or Wild Cabbage
3. Muilla maritima (Torrey) S. Watson, Common Muilla, Sea Muilla
4. Sonchus asper (L.) Hill, Prickly or Spiny Sow Thistle

4. Government Canyon

Collection Dates:
July 22,23, 1997

Location:
Los Angeles County, w. of Wrightwood, 0..75 mi. w. of San Bernardino Co. line at Hwy 2, Blue Ridge Mtn. area

Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat: 34 deg. 21 ‘ 46 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 40 ‘ 29 “ W
Township: 3 N
Range: 8 W
Section: 12, W/2
Elevation: 6800-7200 ft. (2073-2195 m.)
Canyon description:
Plant Communities: riparian surrounded by montane coniferous

Species List:
Elevations listed below indicate where the species was collected.
Plants at 7800 ft. were collected from spring on e. side of upper Government Cnyn.

Ferns & Their Allies:

Equisitaceae Horsetail Family
Equisetum arvense L. Field Horsetail U, elev. 7100 ft.
Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun, Smooth Horsetail or Scouring Rush U, elev. 7100 ft.

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Abies concolor (Gorden & Glend.) Lindley, White Fir A
Pinus jeffreyi Brev. & Baulf., Jeffrey Pine A

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Senecio triangularis Hook. Arrowleaf Ragwort C, most common in upper cnyn., elev. 7050 ft.
Solidago spectabilis (D.C. Eaton) A. Gray var. confinus (A. Gray) Cronquist, Southern
C, elev. 7000 ft.

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

Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Family
Calystegia occidentalis (A. Gray) Brummitt ssp. fulcrata (A. Gray) Brummitt, Chaparral False Bindweed U, elev. 70l0 ft.

Cornaceae Dogwood Family
Cornus sericea L. ssp. sericea, American Dogwood, Redosier Dogwood A, 1 branch with variegated leaves, elev. 6800 ft.

Ericaceae Heath Family
Pyrola sp. R, 1 found,veg., returned, elev. 7050 ft.

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lupinus latifolius J. Agardh. var. parishii (C.P. Smith) Kenney, Broadleaf Lupine
?, elev. 6800 ft.
Trifolium monanthum A. Gray ssp. grantianum (A.A. Heller) J.M. Gillett, Mountain Carpet
Clover A, elev. 7100 ft.

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium canum (E. Greene) Raven, California Fuchsia, Hummingbird Trumpet
?

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Delphinium glaucum S. Watson, Mountain or Sierra Larkspur A, elev. 7600 ft.
Delphinium patens Benth., Spreading Larkspur, Zigzag Larkspur FC, elev. 7000 ft.
Thalictrum fendleri A. Gray var. polycarpum Torrey, Fendler’s Meadowrue U, elev. 7100 ft.

Rosaceae Rose Family
Prunus virginiana L. var. demissa (Nutt.) Torrey, Western Choke-cherry U
Rosa woodsii Lindley, Interior Rose, Wood’s Rose C, elev.7100 ft.

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja miniata Dougl. ex Hook., Scarlet Paintbrush, Giant Red Indian Paintbrush
A, elev. 7,050 ft.
Cordylanthus nevinii A. Gray, Nevin’s Bird’s Beak U, elev. 7000 ft.
Mimulus moschatus Lindley, Musk Monkeyflower, Muskflower R, 1 location only, c. 150 plants, moist seep area near cnyn. bottom, elev. 7650 ft.

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Carex sp. C in w. tributary, in upper cnyn. & jnct. with spring, elev. 7100 ft.
Carex sp. C, elev.7100 ft.
Carex sp. U, elev. 7800 ft.
Carex sp. U, elev. 7600 ft.
Carex sp. ?, elev. 7600 ft.
Carex aurea Nutt., Golden Sedge

Iridaceae Iris Family
Sisyrinchium idahoense E. Bickn., Idaho Blue-eyed Grass

Juncaceae Rush Family
Juncus arcticus Willd. ssp. littoralis (Engelm.) Hulten, Wire Rush, Mountain Rush

Liliaceae Lily Family
Allium monticola Davidson, San Bernardino Mountain Onion R, elev. 7,000 ft.
Lilium parryi S. Watson, Lemon Lily C, c. 250 plants , c. 90 % in bloom, elev. 7050 ft.
Maianthemum stellata (L.) Link, Little False Solomon’s-seal, Stary False Lily of the Valley
C in several areas from mid to upper cnyn., elev. 7,100 ft.
Veratrum californicum Durand, California False Hellebore A, especially in upper cnyn., elev. 7,200 ft.

Orchidaceae Orchid Family
Platanthera sparsiflora (S. Watson) Schltr., Green Reign Orchid, Sparseflowered Bog Orchid A, elev. 7100 ft., 7800 ft.

Poaceae Grass Family
Agrostis stolonifera L., Creeping Bentgrass
Muhlenbergia californica Vasey, California Muhly U, elev. 6800 ft.

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
No other collections for Government Canyon located.


5. Laurel Gulch

Collection Date:
July 14, 1999

Location:
Los Angeles County, an eastern tributary of East Fork San Gabriel River Canyon
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat: 34 deg. 15 ‘ 30 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 44 ‘ 32 “ W
Township: 2 N
Range: 8 W
Section: NA
Elevation: 2400-2800 ft. (732-854 m.)
Canyon description: narrow cnyn. with slight water flow during July
Plant Communities: riparian surrounded chaparral and coastal sage scrub

Species List:
*Plants collected

Dicotyledons:

Aceraceae Maple Family
Acer macrophyllum Pursh, Big-leaf Maple C

Anacardiaceae Sumac Family
Toxicodendron diversilobum (Torrey & A. Gray) E. Greene, Western (Pacific) Poison Oak
A
Apiaceae Carrot Family
Osmorhiza sp. R

Asteraceae Sunflower
Artemisia douglasiana Besser, Mugwort, Douglas’ Sagewort C
*Symphyotrichum greatae (Parish) G.L. Nessom, Greata’s Aster U, veg., c. 200 m. e. of E. Fork of San Gabriel River

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak
C

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

Lauraceae Laurel Family
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Bay, Pepperwood, California Laurel
FC

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium canum (E. Greene) Raven, California Fuchsia, Zauschneria, Hummingbird Trumpet C

Rosaceae Rose Family
Cercocarpus montanus Raf. var. glaber (S. Watson) F. L. Martin, Birch-leaf Mountain Mahogany C

Salicaceae Willow Family
Salix lasiolepis Benth., Arroyo Willow R

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family
Boykinia rotundifolia C. Parry, Round-leaved Boykinia, Roundleaf Brookfoam U, veg.

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimulus cardinalis Benth., Scarlet Monkeyflower U
*Mimulus floribundis Lindley, Floriferous or Manyflowered Monkeyflower R, c. 50 m. e. of E. Fork of San Gabriel River

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Lilium humboldtii Roezl & Leichtlin ssp. ocellatum (Kellogg) Thorne, Ocellated Lily, Humboldt Lily R, 1 plant, veg.

Poaceae Grass Family
Achnatherum coronatum (Thurber) Barkworth, Giant Needlegrass or Ricegrass
FC

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None were found.

6. Puzzle Canyon

Collection Dates:
May 22, 1999
June 28, 1999

Location:
Los Angeles County, Mojave Desert, east fork of Puzzle Canyon, from old home site at 2800 Deep Creek Cnyn. Rd. to 0.4 mi. south (up canyon) into east fork
Map Quad: Mescal Creek
Lat: 34 deg. 25 ‘ 21 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 40 ‘ 32 “ W
Township: 4 N
Range: 8 W
Section: 24, NW/4
Elevation: 4600 ft. (1402 m.)
Canyon description: Dry wash with coarse granitic sand, except for one moist zone location at c. 0.4 mi. south of 2800 Deep Creek Rd.; at least 1 mi. from nearest ranch
Plant communities Slight riparian influence with pinyon-juniper woodland

Species List

Pinaceae Pine Family
Pinus monophylla Torrey & Fremont, Singleleaf Pinyon NC C

Dicotyledons:

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

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Artemisia dracunculus L., Tarragon NC A
Baccharis salicifolius (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) Pers., Mule Fat FC
Coreopsis biglovii (A. Gray) H.M. Hall, Bigelow’s Coreopsis, Bigelow’s Tickseed
R
Microseris lindleyi (DC.) A. Gray, Lindley’s Liverpuffs R, scant, returned
Stephanomeria exigua Nutt., White-plume, Wirelettuce C

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha sp. #7191 R
Cryptantha pterocarya (Torrey) E. Greene, Wingnut Cryptantha C
Pectocarya setosa A. Gray, Moth Combseed R

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Descurania pinnata (Walter) Britton, Western Tansymustard R, scant, returned

Campanulaceae Bellflower Family
Nemacladus sigmoideus G. Robb., Sigmoid Threadplant R

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Silene veracunda S. Watson,White Catch-fly R

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Nama californicum (A. Gray) Bacon, California Fiddlefeaf R

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Camisonia boothii (Douglas) Raven, Booth’s Sun Cup (Evening Primrose) R
Camisonia pallida (Abrams) Raven, Paleyellow Suncup FC

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Eriastrum sp. #7423 R
Gilia sp. #7422 R
Gilia sp. #7427 R
Gilia sp. #7189 R
Gilia sp. #7198 R
Leptosiphon breviculus (Benth.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson, Mojave Linanthus
FC
Linanthus bigelovii (A. Gray) E. Greene, Bigelow’s Linanthus R
Loeseliastrum matthewsi (A. Gray) S. Timbrook, Desert Calico U

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum baileyi S. Watson, Bailey’s Buckwheat R
Eriogonum davidsonii E. Greene, Davidson’s Buckwheat FC
Eriogonum maculatum A.A. Heller, Spotted Buckwheat R
Eriogonum saxatile S. Watson, Rock Buckwheat, Hoary Buckwheat FC

Portulacaceae Purslane Family
Claytonia parviflora Hook., Narrow-leaved Miner’s Lettuce, Streambank Springbeauty R, scant, returned

Rosaceae Rose Family
Purshia glandulosa Curran, Desert Bitterbrush NC C

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Galium angustifolium Nutt., Narrowleaved Bedstraw FC

Salicaceae Willow Family
Populus fremontii S. Watson, Alamo or Fremont Cottonwood R, veg.
Salix lasiolepis Benth., Arroyo Willow FC

Monocotyledons:

Poaceae Grass Family
Arundo donax L., Giant Reed R, veg.
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass NC A
Poa secunda J.S. Presl, One-sided Bluegrass, Sandberg Bluegrass
NC C
Schismus barbatus (L.) Thell, Mediterranean Schismus, Common Mediterranean Grass
U

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

7. Rincon Canyon

Collection Date:
May 21, 2000

Location:
Los Angeles County, NE of Azusa, Rincon Canyon, from jnct. of hwy. 39 & Rincon Cnyn. to 0.6 mi. SW of hwy 39 in Rincon Cnyn.
Map Quad: Glendora
Lat: 34 deg. 13 ‘ 50 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 52 ‘ 04 “ W
Township: 2 N
Range: 9 W
Section: 30
Elevation: 1700-2000 ft. ( -610 m.)
Canyon description: Area burned in summer 1999 “Canyon” fire
Plant communities: Riparian surrounded by chaparral, coastal sage scrub & southern oak woodland

Species List:
(Selected plants)

Ferns & Their Allies:

Blechnaceae Deer Fern Family
Woodwardia fimbriata Smith, Giant Chain Fern NC R, veg., 1 plant

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

Pteridaceae
Adiantum jordani K. Mull., California Maiden-hair R
Pentagramma triangularis (Kaulf.) G. Yatskeivych, M.D. Windham & E. Wollenweber, Goldenback Fern FC

Dicotyledons:

Aceraceae Maple Family
Acer macrophyllum Pursh, Big Leaf Maple NC C

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Chaenactis glabriuscula DC., Yellow Pincushion FC, on plateau w. of cnyn. bottom

Betulaceae Birch Family
Alnus rhombifolia Nutt., White Alder NC C

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Cardamine californica (Nutt.) E. Greene, Tooth Wort, Milk Maids FC
Cardamine oligosperme Nutt., Little Western Bittercress R
Osmorrhiza sp. NC U,veg.

Campanulaceae Bellflower Family
Lobelia dunnii E. Greene var. serrata (A. Gray) McVaugh, Dunn’s Lobelia NC R, veg.
Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Spergularia rubra (L.) J.S. Presl. & C. Presl., Red Sandspurry R, on plateau w. of cnyn. bottom

Fabaceae Pea Family
Trifolium willdenovii Sprengel, Tomcat Clover FC

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus agrifolia Nee var. agrifolia, Coast Live Oak, Encina, California Live Oak NC A

Lauraceae Laurel Family
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Bay, Pepperwood, California Laurel NC C

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Clarkia dudleyana (Abrams) J.F. Macbr., Dudley’s Clarkia R

Platanaceae Sycamore Family
Platanus racemosa Nutt., Western Sycamore, California Sycamore NC C

Salicaceae Willow Family
Salix lasiolepis Benth., Arroyo Willow NC C

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family
Boykinia rotundifolia C. Parry, Round-leaved Boykinia Roundleaf Brookfoam NC U, veg.
Lithophragma sp. R

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Collinsia heterophylla Buist, Purple Chinese Houses FC
Neogaerrhinum strictum (Hook. & Arn.) Rothm., Kellogg Snapdragon R, on plateau w. of cnyn. bottom

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Calochortus albus Dougl. ex Benth., White Fairy-lantern U
Poaceae Grass Family
Vulpia myuros (L.) C.C. Gmel., Rat-tail Fescue C, on plateau w. of cnyn. bottom

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.