VII. Mountain Peaks

1. Big Horn Peak

Collection Dates:
July 8, 1994
July 11, 1995

Location:
On E-W ridge between Ontario Peak & Cucamonga Peak
San Bernardino County, on ridge-top between Ontario and Cucamonga Peaks
Map Quad: Cucamonga Peak
Lat:
Long:
Township: 2 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 27 SE/4 of NE/4
Elevation: 8370-8420 ft.
Peak description: Broad flat-topped peak with some large rocks on west end

Species List:
The list of plants in veg. condition was misplaced, hence this is not yet a complete list.

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Abies concolor(Gorden & Glend.) Lindley, White Fir NC A
Pinus contorta Louden ssp. murrayana (Grev. & Baulf.) Engle., Sierra Lodgepole Pine
FC
Pinus lambertiana Douglas, Sugar Pine NC FC
Dicotyledons:

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Oreonana vestita (S. Watson) Jepson, Woolly-mountain Parsley FC

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Agoseris retrorsa (Benth.) E. Greene, Spear-leaved Mountain Dandelion, Spearleaf Agoseris U, mostly w. area
Brickellia sp. R, c. area

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha sp. U, c. area
Cryptantha echinella E. Greene, Prickly Cryptantha C
Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis platysperma A. Gray var. platysperma , Broad-seeded Rock-Cress, Pioneer Rockcress FC

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

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lupinus elatus I.M. Johnston, Tall Silky Lupine A

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.A. Heller, Smoothleaf Yerba Santa A
Phacelia austromontana or mahavensis (awaiting determination of discrepancy between 2 herbaria) C, high point & s. area
Phacelia curvipes S. Watson, Curve-stem Phacelia FC

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Gayophytum diffusum Torrey & A. Gray ssp. parviflorum Harlan Lewis & J. Szweykowski, Spreading Groundsmoke C, n. area
Gayophytum heterozygum Harlan Lewis & J. Szweykowski, Zigzag Groundsmoke
A

Orobanchaceae Broomrape Family
Orobanche sp. 1 in e. area

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Gilia ochroleuca M.E. Jones ssp. vivida (A.D. Grant & V. Grant) A.D. Grant & V. Grant, Volcanic Gilia C

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum sp. R, c. area

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Collinsia sp. A, n. area
Penstemon grinnellii Eastw., Grinnell’s Beardtongue A
Violaceae Violet Family
Viola pinetorum E. Greene ssp. pinetorum, Goosefoot Yellow Violet A, n. area
Viola purpurea Kellogg, Goosefoot Violet FC

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Allium burlewii Davidson, Burlew’s Onion A, n. area

Plants recorded by other collectors:
None found

Plants in order of abundance:
The list made on site has been lost.

2. Big John Peak ( need for an additional collection)

Collection Date:
June 5, 1999

Location:
Los Angeles County
Map Quad: Mescal Creek
Lat: 34 deg. 25 ‘ 14 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 43’ 29 “ W
Township: 4 N
Range: 8 W
Section:
Elevation: 5840-6033 ft. (1780-1839 m.)
Peak description:
East to west oriented ridge-top, low relief, coarse - granitic soil, desert slopes on the n. side.
Plant communities: Joshua Tree Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Ephedraceae Ephedra Family
Ephedra nevadensis S. Watson, Nevada Ephedra, Nevada Jointfir NC C
Ephedra viridis Cov. , Green Ephedra, Morman Tea U

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

Dicotyledons:

Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Family
Asclepias vestita Hook. & Arn., Woolly Milkweed U, in e. area

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Anisocoma acaulis Torrey & A. Gray, Scalebud NC C
Chaenactis fremontii A. Gray, Desert Pincushion A
Ericameria linearifolia (DC.) Urbatsch & Wussow FC
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush
NC C
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray, Golden Yarrow FC, s.-facing slope

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Amsinckia tessellata Gray, Devil’s Lettuce R
Cryptantha muricata (Hook. & Arn.) Nelson & J.F. Macbr. ? NC U, in e. area
Cryptantha similis Mathew & Raven, Desert Cryptantha C

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Erysimum capitatum (Douglas) E. Greene, Western Wallflower, Sanddune Wallflower NC U

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

Ericaceae Heath Family
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindley, Bigberry Manzanita U, in e. area

Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia Family
Chamaesyche albomarginata (Torrey & A. Gray) Small, Rattlesnake Weed, Whitemargin Sandmat FC, in e. area

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lotus procumbens (E. Greene) E. Greene, Silky California Broom (Deerweed) C
Lupinus excubitus M.E. Jones, Mountain Springs Bush Lupine, Grape Soda Lupine A

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

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

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Phacelia distans Benth., Common Phacelia, Distant Phacelia C
Phacelia fremontii Torrey, Fremont’s Phacelia U
Phacelia imbricata E. Greene, Imbricate Phacelia A

Lamiaceae Sage Family
Salvia columbariae Benth. Chia NC C
Salvia dorii (Kellogg) Abrams, Purple Sage U

Loasaceae Stickleaf Family
Mentzelia sp. U, in e. area
Mentzelia sp. R, in c. area

Nyctaginaceae Four O'clock Family
Abronia pogonantha/turbinata (pending determination) C

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Camissonia campestris (E. Greene) Raven, Mojave Suncup U, in e. area
Camissonia claviformes (Torrey & Fremont) Raven, Browneyes U, s.-facing slope
Camissonia hirtella (E. Greene) Raven, Field Sun Cup, Santa Cruz Island Suncup U, in w. area
Oenothera californica S. Watson, California Evening Primrose FC, in c. area

Papaveraceae Poppy Family
Argemone munita Durand & Hilg., Chicalote, Flatbud Prickly Poppy U, in w. area

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Leptosiphon breviculus (Benth.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson, Mojave Linanthus R
Eriastrum densiflorum Benth., Southern Mountain Woollystar, Giant Woollystar NC A
Gilia sp. R, in w. area
Gilia cana (M.E. Jones) A.A. Heller, Showy Gilia U Loeseliastrum matthewsii (A. Gray) S. Timbrook, Desert Calico U, in w. area

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum davidsonii E. Greene, Davidson’s Buckwheat R
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth.var. polifolium (A. DC.) Torrey & A. Gray, California Buckwheat, Eastern Mojave Buckwheat NC C
Eriogonum pusillum Torrey & A. Gray, Yellowturbins R

Portulacaceae Purslane Family
Cistanthe monandrum (Nutt.) Hershkovitz, Sand Cress, Common Pussypaws R, in w. area

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus greggii A. Gray, Mojave Ceanothus NC C

Rosaceae Rose Family
Cercocarpus montanus Raf. var. glaber (S. Watson) F.L. Martin, Birch-leaf Mountain Mahogany NC FC
Purshia glandulosa Curran,Desert Bitterbrush NC FC
Prunus fasciculata Torrey Desert Almond NC C

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Penstemon centranthifolius (Benth.) Benth., Scarlet Bugler FC, in e. area

Sterculiaceae Cocao Family
Fremontodendron californicum Torrey, California Fremontia or Flannelbush NC C

Violaceae Violet Family
Viola sp. U

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Calochortus kennedyi Porter, Desert Mariposa Lily several in w. area only
Hesperoyucca whipplei Torrey, Chaparral Yucca (clumping bases) R
Yucca brevifolia Engelm., Joshua Tree FC, veg.

Poaceae Grass Family
Achnatherum speciosum (Trin. & Rupr. ) Barkworth, Desert Needlegrass A
Bromus madritensis L. ssp. rubens (L.) Husnot, Foxtail Chess, Red Brome NC U
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass A
Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey, Squirreltail NC A
Poa secunda J.S. Presl. One-sided Bluegrass, Sandberg Bluegrass ? NC R, in e. area

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Bromus tectorum
2. Erodium cicutarium
3. Eriastrum densiflorum
4. Lupinus excubitus
5. Chaenactis fremontii
6. Phacelia imbricata
7. Achnatherum speciosa
8. Elymus elymoides
9. Abronia poganantha
10. Salvia columbariae
11. Anisocoma acaulis
12. Eriogonum fasciculatum var. polifolium
13. Ericameria nausiosa
14. Prunus fasciculatus
15. Cryptantha similis
16. Lotus procumbens
17. Phacelia distans
18. Ephedra nevadensis

3. Boneyard Peak

Collection Date:
May 8, 1999
June 30, 1999

Location:
San Bernardino County, Pinyon Hills, east of Boneyard Canyon
Map Quad: Mescal Creek
Lat: 34 deg. 24 ‘ 47” N
Long: 117 deg. 39’ W
Township: 4 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 19, SW/4 of SE/4
Elevation: 5080-5113 ft. ( -1550 m.)
Peak description:
South portion of peak cut-away and terraced for development
Plant communities: Joshua Tree Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Ephedraceae Ephedra Family
Ephedra nevadensis S. Watson, Nevada Ephedra, Nevada Jointfir NC C

Pinaceae Pine Family
Pinus monophylla Torrey & Fremont, Singleleaf Pinyon NC 2 plants, 3 ft. & 5 ft.

Dicotyledons:

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Lomatium mohavense (J. Coulter & Rose) J. Coulter & Rose, Mojave ,Desertparsley R, in n. area
Tauschia parishii (J. Coulter & Rose) J.F. Macbr., Parish’s Tauschia, Parish’s Umbrellawort R

Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Family
Asclepias vestita Hook. & Arn., Parish’s Woolly Milkweed? NC U

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Anisocoma acaulis Torrey & A. Gray, Scalebud U
Chaenactis stevioides Hook. & Arn., Desert Pincushion, Desert Pincushion, Esteve’s Pincushion R
Chaenactis xantiana A. Gray, Xantus’ Chaenactis, Fleshcolor Pincushion U
Coreopsis bigelovii (A. Gray) H.M. Hall, Bigelow’s Coreopsis, Bigelow’s Tickseed R
Encelia actoni Elmer, Actons’ Encelia or Brittlebush NC FC
Ericameria linearifolia (DC.) Urb. & J. Wussow, Interior Goldenbush, Narrowleaf Goldenbush U
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush NC U, in s. area, veg.
Erigeron sp. NC 1 plant, dead
Stephanomeria parryi A. Gray R, in s. area

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Amsinckia sp. R, scant specimen, returned
Cryptantha sp. U
Cryptantha barbigera (A. Gray) E. Greene R

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Erysimum capitatum (Douglas) E. Greene, Western Wallflower, Sanddune Wallflower U, in n. area
Sisymbrium altissimum L., Jim Hill Mustard, Tall Tumble Mustard R

Ericaceae Heath Family
Arctostaphylos glauca Lindley, Bigberry Manzanita ? NC 1 in n. area

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lupinus excubitus M.E. Jones, Mountain Springs Bush Lupine, Grape Soda Lupine U
Geraniaceae Geranium Family
Erodium cicutarium (L.) L’Her., Redstem Filaree (Stork’s Bill) FC

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Phacelia distans Benth., Common Phacelia, Distant Phacelia ? U
Lamiaceae Mint Family
Salvia columbariae Benth., Chia C
Salvia dorii (Kellogg) Abrams, Purple Sage FC

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Camissonia pallida (Abrams) Raven, Paleyellow Suncup R

Nyctaginaceae Four O’clock Family
Abronia sp. NC FC, veg.

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Eriastrum densifolium (Benth.) H. Mason, Southern Mountain Woollystar, Giant Woollystar NC FC, in n. area
Gilia cana (M.E. Jones) A.A. Heller, Showy Gilia U, s. area
Loeseliastrum matthewsii (A. Gray) S. Timbrook, Desert Calico U

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Centrostegia thurberi Benth., Thurber’s Spineflower, Red Triangles? NC FC, old plants
Eriogonum davidsonii E. Greene, Davidson’s Buckwheat FC, mostly in s. area
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth.var. polifolium (A. DC.) Torrey & A. Gray, California Buckwheat, Eastern Mojave Buckwheat A
Eriogonum pusillum Torrey & A. Gray, Yellowturbins R, in s. area

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

Ranunculaceae
Delphinium sp. NC U, veg.

Rosaceae Rose Family
Prunus fasciculata (Torrey) A. Gray, Desert Almond NC U
Purshia glandulosa Curran, Desert Bitterbrush FC

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Gallium sp. U

Sterculiaceae Cacao Family
Fremontodendron californicum (Torrey) Cov., California Fremontia or Flannelbush 6 plants on n. & e. sides

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Hesperoyucca whipplei Torrey, Chaparral Yucca NC 11 plants, mostly in s. area, none bloomed in 1999, clumping bases
Yucca brevifolia Engelm., Joshua Tree NC 5 plants in n. area

Poaceae Grass Family
Achnatherum speciosum (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth, Desert Needlegrass ? NC A
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass NC A
Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey, Squirreltail NC FC
Poa secunda J.S. Presl. One-sided Bluegrass, Sandberg Bluegrass ? NC U

Plants recorded by other collectors:
None found:

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Bromus tectorum
2. Achnatherum speciosum
3. Salvia columbariae
4. Eriogonum fasciculatum var. polifolium
5. Ephedra nevadensis
6. Encelia actoni
7. Purshia glandulosa
all other plants of much lesser abundance

4. Chalk Peak

Collection Dates:
July 19, 1996
April 19, 1997

Location:
San Bernardino County
Map Quad: Telegraph Peak
Lat: 34 deg. 16 ‘ 25 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 32’ 56 “ W
Township: 2 N
Range: 6 W
Section: 7, SW/4 & NW/4
Elevation: 6065-6089 ft. (1849-1856 m.)
Peak description:
small rocks closely fitted together on summit resembling “desert pavement”

Species List:

Ferns And Their Allies:

Pteridaceae Brake Family
Pellaea mucronata (D. Eaton) D. Eaton var. californica, Bird’s-foot Fern, Birdfoot Cliffbrake
U

Selaginaceae Spike-Moss Family
Selaginella asprella Maxon., Bluish Spike-Moss, Spikemoss U, mostly near high point

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Pseudotsuga macrocarpa (Vasey) Mayr, Bigcone Douglas-fir, Bigcone Spruce
0, several, fire-killed on e. side

Dicotyledons:

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Lomatium nevadense (S. Watson) J. Coulter & Rose, Nevada Lomatium, Nevada Biscuitroot U, mostly in n. area

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Antennaria dioica (L.) Gaertn. (species change - need to determine the ssp.) U, only near high point
Ericameria linearifolia (DC.) Urb. & J. Wussow, Interior Goldenbush, Narrowleaf Goldenbush U, several in w. area
Erigeron breweri A. Gray, Brewer’s Fleabane U
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray, Golden Yarrow FC, in w. area

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha circumscissa (Hook. & Arn.) I.M. Johnston FC, mostly in w. area

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis sparsiflora Nut., Elegant Rock-cress, Sicklepod Rockcress U

Convolvulaceae Morning Glory Family
Calystegia sp., Morning Glory FC, in n. area

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak FC, n. & e. area

Garryaceae Silk Tassel Family
Garryia veatchii Kellogg, Canyon Silk Tassel FC

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

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.A. Heller, Smoothleaf Yerba Santa C
Phacelia curvipes S. Watson, Curve-stem Phacelia FC, mostly in w. area

Malvaceae Mallow Family
Malacothamnus fasciculatus (Torrey & A. Gray) E. Greene, Mendocino Bushmallow
FC

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Camissonia sp. R, 1 plant,scant, returned

Papaveraceae Poppy Family
Ehrendorferia chrysantha (Hook. & Arn.) Kylander, Golden Eardrops A

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Eriastrum densifolium (Benth.) H. Mason, Southern Mountain Woollystar, Giant Woollystar
C
Linanthus bigelovii (A. Gray) E. Greene, Bigelow’s Linanthus U

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. var. polifolium (A. DC.) Torrey & A. Gray, California
A
Eriogonum wrightii Benth., Wright’s Buckwheat, Bastard Sage FC, only near high point

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus integerimus Hook, & Arn., Deerbrush C, regrowth following fire
Ceanothus leucodermis E. Greene, Chaparral Whitethorn C, in e. area
Rhamnus ilicifolia Kellogg, Hollyleaf Redberry FC

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

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Gallium angustifolium Nutt., Narrowleaved Bedstraw A

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja applegatei Fern., Wavyleaf Indian Paintbrush U, in w. area
Cordylanthus rigidus (Benth.) Jepson FC

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Allium monticola Davidson, San Bernardino Mountain Onion C, mostly in n. area, all plants in bud, several were removed and planted in pots at home, they were removed and pressed on April 27,1997
Calochortus sp. U, veg., in n. area, scant, returned
Hesperoyucca whipplei Torrey, Chaparral Yucca FC, in cluster of 5 plants, formerly determined as Yucca whipplei ssp. caespitosa (M.E. Jones) A.L. Haines

Poaceae Grass Family
Achnatherum parishii (Vasey) Barkworth, Parish’s Needlegrass FC
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass NC A
Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey, Squirreltail FC
Melica imperfecta Trin., Coast-range Melic, Smallflower Melicgrass U, mostly in e. area
Poa secunda J.S. Presl., One-sided Bluegrass, Sandberg Bluegrass A
Vulpia microstachys (Nutt.) Munro, Small Fescue
Vulpia octoflora (Walter) Rydb., Sixweeks Fescue A

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Bromus tectorum
2. Festuca octoflora
3. Eriogonum fasciculatum var. polifolium
4. Gallium angustifolium
5. Erhendorfaria chrysantha
6. Poa secunda
7. Eriodictyon trichocalyx
8. Eriastrum densiflorum
9. Selaginella asprella
10. Ceanothus integerimus
11. Ceanothus leucodermis
12. Hesperoyucca whipplei
13. Quercus chrysolepis
14. Eriogonum wrightii
15. Antennaria dioica

5. Circle Mountain

Collection Dates:
June 23, 1994
July 9, 1995

Location:
San Bernardino County
Map Quad: Telegraph Peak
Lat:
Long:
Township: 3 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 14 S/2 of SW/4
Elevation: 6800-6875 ft.
Peak description:

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Pinus jeffreyi Brev. & Baulf., Jeffrey Pine NC FC, scattered
Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Anisocoma acaulis Torrey & A. Gray, Scalebud C
Artemisia tridentata Nutt., Great-basin Sagebrush, Big Sagebrush NC U ?
Chaenactis stevioides Hook. & Arn., Desert Pincushion, Desert Pincushion, Esteve’s Pincushion U
Chaenactis xantiana A. Gray, Xantus’ Chaenactis, Fleshcolor Pincushion A
Ericameria linearifolia (DC.) Urb. & J. Wussow, Interior Goldenbush, Narrowleaf Goldenbush FC
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush FC
Erigeron sp. NC R
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray , Golden Yarrow U
Lessingia glandulifera A. Gray var. glandulifera, Sticky Lessingia, Valley Lessingia C
Malacothrix glabrata (Eaton) A. Gray, Smooth Desertdandelion R
Stephanomeria virgata Benth. A
Tetradymia canescens DC. Spineless Horsebrush A

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha circumscissa (H. & A.) I.M. Johnston U
Cryptantha muricata (Hook. & Arn.) Nelson & J.F. Macbr., Prickly Cryptantha FC

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lotus procumbens (E. Greene) E. Greene, Silky California Broom (Deerweed) FC
Lupinus excubitus M.E. Jones, Mountain Springs Bush Lupine, Grape Soda Lupine C
Lupinus formosus Greene var. formosus, Western Lupine, Summer Lupine A

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

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eriodictyon trichocalyx A.A. Heller, Smoothleaf Yerba Santa U

Loasaceae
Mentzelia sp. A

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Camissonia hirtella (E. Greene) Raven, Field Sun Cup, Santa Cruz Island Suncup R, s.w. area
Gayophytum sp. U

Orobanchaceae Broomrape Family
Orobanche californica ssp. feudgei (Munz) Heckard, California Broomrape U, on roots of Artemisia tridentata

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Eriastrum densifolium (Benth.) H. Mason ssp. densifolium, Southern Mountain Woollystar, Giant Woollystar U
Eriastrum sapphirinum (Eastw.) H. Mason, Sapphire Woollystar A
Gayophytum sp. FC
Gilia sp. U
Langloisia setosissima (Torrey & A. Gray) E. Greene (Cov.) S. Timbrook, Lilac Sunbonnet, Great Basin Langloisia U
Leptosiphon breviculus (Benth.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson, Mojave Linanthus (pending verification) A

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Chorizanthe watsonii Torrey & A. Gray, Watson’s Spineflower, Fivetooth Spineflower 1 plant
Eriogonum davidsonii E. Greene, Davidson’s Buckwheat U
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. var. polifolium (A.DC.) Torrey & A. Gray, California Buckwheat, Eastern Mojave Buckwheat FC
Eriogonum parishii S. Watson, Parish’s Buckwheat, Mountainmist R, s.w. area
Eriogonum umbellatum Torrey var. munzii Rev., Munz’s Buckwheat U
Eriogonum wrightii Benth., Wright’s Buckwheat NC U

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus greggii A. Gray, Mojave Ceanothus NC C
Ceanothus leucodermis E. Greene, Chaparral Whitethorn FC

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Galium angustifolium Nutt. ssp. nudicaule Dempster & Stebb. R
Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Penstemon grinnellii Eastw. U, w. area

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

Monocotyledons:

Poaceae Grass Family
Achnatherum hymenoides (Roemer & Schultes) Barkworth, Indian Ricegrass FC
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 was made on site.
The following list was made in 2008 based upon abundance observations made in the field
1. Bromus tectorum
2. Mentzelia
3. Chaenactis xantiana
4. Leptosiphon breviculus ?
5. Eriastrum sapphirinum
6. Stephanomeria virgata
7. Anisocoma acaulis
8. Elymus elymoides
9. Lessingia glandulifera var. glandulifera
10. Tetradymia canescens
11. Lupinus formosus var. formosus
12. Lupinus excubitus
13. Ceanothus greggii

6. Cucamonga Peak

Collection Dates:
July 28, 1994
August 14, 1995
June 22, 2000

Location:
San Bernardino County,

Map Quad: Cucamonga Peak
Lat: 34 deg. 12 ‘ _ “ N
Long: 117 deg. 36 ‘ _” W
Township: 2 N
Range: 7 W NE 1/16, NW 1/4
Section: 35
Elevation: 8720-8859 ft.
Peak description:

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine family
Abies concolor (Gorden & Glend.) Lindley, White Fir FC
Pinus contorta Louden ssp. murrayana (Grev. & Baulf.) Engelm., Sierra Lodgepole Pine ?
A
Pinus lambertiana Douglas, Sugar Pine U

Dicotyledons:

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Oreonana vestita (S. Watson) Jepson, Woolly Mountain-Parsley C

Apocynaceae Dogbane Family
Cycladenia humilis Benth.var.venusta (Eastw.) Munz, Showy Cycladenia, Sacramento Waxydogbane U, s.e. area

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G. L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush U

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis sp. U

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Silene parishii S. Watson U

Ericaceae Heath Family
Arctostaphylos parryana Lemmon, Parry Manzanita A
Arctostaphylos patula E. Greene, Greenleaf Manzanita C
Pterospora andromedea Nutt., Woodland Pinedrops R, nearest to Pinus contorta ssp. murrayana
Pyrola asarifolia Michaux, Bog Wintergreen, Liverleaf Wintergreen U

Fagaceae Oak Family
Chrysolepis sempervirens (Kellogg) Hjelmq., Bush Chinquapin C
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak

Grosulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes cereum Douglas , Wax currant U

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium canum (E. Greene) Raven, California Fuchsia, Zauschneria, Hummingbird
U
Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Leptodactylon sp U, granitic outcrop due s. of peak’s summit

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum umbellatum Torrey var. minus, I.M. Johnston, Alpine Sulfurflower Buckwheat
FC
Eriogonum wrightii Benth. var. subscaposum S. Watson, Wright’s Buckwheat, Bastard Sage U

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

Rosaceae Rose Family
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt., Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany FC
Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim., Oceanspray (merged with H. microphyllus)
FC
Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Penstemon grinnellii Eastw., Grinnell’s Beardtongue U

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge family
Carex sp. FC

Liliaceae Lily Family
Allium burlewii Davidson, Burlew’s Onion FC

Poaceae Grass Family
Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey, Squirreltail R, specimen scant, returned

Plants recorded by other collectors:
Boshniakia strobiliacea
I.M. Johnston July 30, 1917 2712 m.
Calyptridium monospermum
Fraga, DeGroat, Morton, Virgen July 28, 2004 elev. 2701 ft.
Eriogonum microthecum var. johnstonii
I.M. Johnson July 30, 1917 elev. 2652 m.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Chrysolepis sempervirens
2. Pinus contorta var. murryana
3. Eriogonum umbellatum var. minus
4. Arctostaphylos patula
5. Oreonana vestita
6. Calyptridium umbellatum
7. Pinus jeffreyi
8. Allium burlewii
9. Cercocarpus ledifolius
10. Cycladenia humilis
11. Penstemon grinnellii
12. Leptodactylon sp.
13. Ericameria nauseosa
14. Abies concolor
15. Carex sp.

7. Dawson Peak

Collection Dates:
July 28, 1992
Aug. 10, 1995
Sep. 7, 1998
Location:
San Bernardino County
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat:
Long:
Township: 3 N
Range: 7 W NE/16 of SW/4
Section: 32
Elevation: 9480-9575 ft.
Peak description:
Sep. 7, 1998 - Some fire damage to shrubs and trees on s.w. slope of summit, right up to the peak ridge. No damage on summit.

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Cyperaceae Cypress Family
Juniperus occidentalis Hook. var. australis (Vasek) A. Holmgren & N. Holmgren, Western Juniper R

Pinaceae Pine Family
Pinus contorta Loudenvar. murrayana (Grev. & Baulf.) Engelm., Sierra Lodgepole Pine NC
Pinus jeffreyi Brev. & Baulf., Jeffrey Pine NC several in s.e. area & 1 in the s.w.
Pinus lambertiana Douglas, Sugar Pine NC

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush NC

Ericaceae Heath Family
Arctostaphylos patula E. Greene, Greenleaf Manzanita U

Fagaceae Oak Family
Chrysolepis sempervirens (Kellogg) Hjelmq., Bush Chinquapin A

Grossulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes cereum Douglas, Wax Currant C

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium canum (E. Greene) Raven, California Fuchsia, Zauschneria, Hummingbird Trumpet NC
Gayophytum sp. FC

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum umbellatum Torrey var. minus I.M. Johnston, Alpine Sulfurflower Buckwheat
R
Eriogonum wrightii Benth. ssp. subscaposum S. Watson, Wright’s Buckwheat, Bastard Sage

Portulacaceae Purslane Family
Cistanthe monandrum (Nutt.) Hershkovitz, Sand Cress, Common Pussypawss
A

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus cordulatus Kellogg, Mountain Whitethorn, Whitethorn Ceanothus FC, mostly in e. area

Rosaceae Rose Family
Holodiscus discolor (Pursh) Maxim., Oceanspray (merged with H. microphyllus) NC

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family
Heuchera sp. FC, n. area

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimulus johnstonii A.L. Grant, Johnston’s Monkeyflower R, w. area
Penstemon grinnellii Eastw. R

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Carex sp. U

Liliaceae Lily Family
Allium burlewii Davidson, Burlew’s Onion C

Poaceae Grass Family
Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey, Squirreltail R, s. area

Plants recorded by other collectors:
Carex abrupta
L.C. Wheeler July 15, 1968 95754 ft. 2918 m.

Thorne, Tilforth, Dourley July 28, 1971 2912 m.
Carex subfusca
Thorne, Tilforth, Dourley July 28, 1971 9550 ft. 2912 m.
summit ridge of Dawson Peak
(author’s specimen of Carex was too incomplete for ID)

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Cistanthe monandrum
2. Allium burlewii
3. Carex sp.
4. Eriogonum wrightii ssp. subscaposum
5. Chrysolepis sempervirens
6. Ribes cereum
7. Pinus contorta ssp murrayana
8. Elymus elymoides
9. Heuchera sp.
10. Arctostaphylos patula
11. Ceanothus cordulatus
12. Gayophytum sp.
All others of much less abundant

8. Etiwanda Peak

Collection Dates:
June 22, 2000
July 22, 2005 - sent to UCR May, 2008

Location:
San Bernardino County
Map Quad: Cucamonga Peak
Lat: 34 deg.13 ‘ 42 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 34 ‘ 21 “ W
Township: 2 N
Range: & W
Section: 25 NW/4 of SW/4
Elevation: 8600 - 8662 ft.
Peak description:
S.W. & N.E. high points c.. 200 ft. apart, cliff face on s. side, white exposed rock at peak

Plant coverage: 40 %
Human-made structures: Trail register labeled Etiwanda Peak, first entry in register - 1997
Orange- metal post with triangle head lying on ground c. 30 ft. s. of peak.

Species List:
* collected in 2005 - ID/verification - pending

Ferns & Their Allies

Pteridaceae Brake Family
Cheilanthes covillei Maxon, Beady Lipfern, Coville’s Lipfern U, in rocks in s. area
Pallaea mucronata (D.C. Eat.) D.C. Eat. R, in rocks in s. area

Selaginaceae Spike-Moss Family
Selaginella asprella Maxon., Bluish Spike-Moss, Spikemoss U, in cracks in rocks, s. area

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Abies concolor (Gorden & Glend.) Lindley, White Fir NC U
Pinus contorta Louden ssp. murryana (Grev. & Baulf.) Engelm., Sierra Lodgepole Pine
NC FC
Pinus lambertiana Douglas, Sugar Pine NC U

Dicotyledons:

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Oreonana vestita (S. Watson) Jepson, Woolly Mountain-Parsley NC C

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush FC, veg., returned
*Eriophylum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray, Golden Yarrow R
*Stephanomeria sp. U, veg.

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis platysperma Gray, Rockress FC, mostly high point & n. area
*Caulanthus sp. R, heavily browsed

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Silene sp. R, scant material, returned

Crassulaceae Stonecrop Family
Dudleya cymosa (Lemaire) Britton & Rose, Dudleya U, s. cliff area
Ericaceae Heath Family
Arctostaphylos patula Greene, Greenleaf Manzanita ? FC
Fagaceae Oak Family
Chrysolepis sempervirens (Kellogg) Hjelmq., Bush Chinquapin FC

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Phacelia austromontana Howell, Southern Sierra Phacelia R, s. area, in fruit
*Phacelia sp. R, 1 plant found
Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium canum FC, high point & s. area, veg., returned
*Gayophytum sp. R

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Linanthus pungens (Torr.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson, Granite Prickly Phlox FC, at height point & s. side
*Phlox sp. U, in rocks on s.-facing slope

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
*Eriogonum sp. U
*Eriogonum microthecum A, in rock outcrops at high point & s. area, mostly less than 10 in. in height, veg. & in bud
Eriogonum umbellatum var. minus I.M. Johnston C
Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum Wats. A, veg., returned

Portulacaceae Pink Family
Calyptridium sp. NC A
Lewisia rediviva Pursh, Bitter Root U

Rosaceae Rose Family
Cercocarpus ledifolius Nutt., Curl-leaf Mountain Mahogany NC C, highest point & s. area

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Gallium sp. R

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family
Heuchera sp. U

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Collinsia torreyi Gray, Torry’s Blue Eyed Mary U, s. area

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Carex sp. C, mostly in n. area, veg., returned

Liliaceae Lily Family
Allium burlewii A. Davidson, Burlew’s Onion A
Calochortus invenustus A. Gray R, several
Fritellaria pinetorum A. Davids, Pinewoods or Missionbell Fritillary R, 1 plant

Poaceae Grass Family
Bromus tectorum L. , Downy Brome, Cheat Grass U, s. area
Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey, Squirreltail C
Poa secunda K.S. Presl. , One-sided Bluegrass, Sandberg Bluegrass C, mostly at high point & s. area

Plants recorded by other collectors:
None found

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum
2. Eriogonum microthecum
3. Calyptridium capitatum
4. Elymus elymoides
5. Allium burlewii
6. Poa secunda
7. Oreonana vestita
8. Holodiscus discolor
9. Carex sp.
10. Eriogonum umbellatum var. minus
11. Linanthus pungens
12. Cercocarpus ledifolius
13. Arctostaphylos patula
14. Chrysolepis sempervirens
15. Ericameria nausiosa
16. Heucheria sp.
17. Epilobium canum
18. Arabis platyspermum
19. Pinus contorta ssp. murryana

9. Frankish Peak

Collection Date:
April 15, 1996
June 8, 1996

Location:
San Bernardino County
Map Quad: Mount Baldy
Lat:
Long:
Township: 1 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 18 SE/4 of NW/4
Elevation: 4130-4198 ft.
Peak description:
East & west high points with saddle in between
Plant communities: Coastal sage-scrub, Chaparral

Species List:

Ferns And Their Allies:

Dryopteridaceae Wood Fern Family
Cystopteris fragilis (L.) Bernh., Brittle Bladder Fern R, in far w. area
Dryopteris arguta (Kaulf.) Maxon, California Wood Fern R

Pteridaceae Brake Family
Pentagrama triangularis (Kaulf.) G.Yatskievych, M.D. Windham & E. Wollenweber, Goldenback Fern 1 plant

Dicotyledons:

Anacardiaceae Sumac Family
Toxicodendron diversilobum (Torrey & A. Gray) E. Greene, Western (Pacific) Poison Oak
C
Apiaceae Carrot Family
Tauschia arguta/ Lomatium sp. (discrepancy) R, in n.w. area

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Cirsium occidentale (Nutt.) Jepson , California Thistle, Cobwebby Thistle U
Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., California Aster (Sandaster) FC, veg.
Ericameria linearifolia (DC.) Urb. & J. Wussow, Interior Goldenbush, Narrowleaf Goldenbush ? (check) U
Ericameria nauseosa (Pallas) G.L. Nesom & Baird ssp. consimilis (Greene) G.L. Nesom & Baird, Rabbitbrush U
Ericameria parishii (E. Greene) H.M. Hall, Parish’s Goldenbush, Parish’s Rabbitbrush
R, seedling, returned
Ericameria pinifolius (A. Gray) H.M. Hall, Pine-goldenbush, Pinebush U
Erigeron foliosus Nutt., Leafy Fleabane (Daisy) FC
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray, Golden Yarrow FC
Hazardia squarrosa (Hook. & Arn.) E. Greene, Saw-toothed Goldenbush, Sawtooth Bristleweed FC
Helianthus gracilientis A. Gray, Slender Sunflower ?
Madia gracilis (Smith) Keck, Slender Tarweed, Grassy Tarweed U, mostly in far n.w. area
Malacothrix saxatilis(Nutt.) Torrey & A. Gray, ? veg.
Pseudognaphalium californicum (DC.) Anderb., California Everlasting, Ladies Tobacco
FC
Pseudognaphalium canescens (DC.) W.A.Weber, Wright’s Cudweed U
Rafenesquia californica Nutt., California Chicory, California Plumeseed U
Senecio flaccidus Less. var. douglassii (C.) B. Turner & T. Barkley, Bush Senecio, Shrubby Butterweed, Douglas’ Ragwort U
Microseris lindleyi (DC.) A. Gray, Lindley’s Silverpuffs U

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha microstachys (A. Gray) E. Greene, Mojave Cryptantha U, in w. area

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis sparsiflora Nutt./Boechera californica ?, Elegant Rock-cress, Sicklepod Rockcress U
Hirschfeldia incana (L.) Lagr.-Fossat, Shortpod Mustard U
Sisymbrium altissimum L., Jim Hill Mustard, Tall Tumble Mustard ?

Campanulaceae Bellflower Family
Githops diffusa A. Gray , San Gabriel Bluecup 1 plant under shrubs in s.w. area

Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle Family
Sambucus nigra L., Elderberry R, mostly in n.w. area

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Silene sp. U

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

Cucurbitaceae Gourd Family
Marah macrocarpus (E. Greene) E. Greene var. macrocarpus , Wild Cucumber, Cucamonga Manroot FC

Ericaceae Heath Family
Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw., Eastwood’s Manzanita U

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lotus heermannii (Durand & Hilg.) E. Greene, Silky Lotus, Heerman’s Bird’s-foot Trefoil
FC

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak FC
Quercus durata Jepson ssp. gabrielensis K. Nixon & C.H. Muller, San Gabriel Mtns. Leather Oak, Leather Oak C

Garryaceae Silk Tassel Family
Garrya veatchii Kellogg, Canyon Silk Tassel C

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

Grossulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes amarum McClatchie, Bitter Gooseberry FC, in n. area
Ribes malvaceum Sm., Chaparral Currant U

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Turricula parryi (A. Gray) J.F. Macbr., Sticky Poodle-Dog Bush, Common Turricula
FC, in c. area

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Lepechinia fragrans (E. Greene) Epling, Fragrant Pitcher Sage, Island Pitchersage
U, in far e. area, 1 population
Marrubium vulgare L. Horehound U
Monardella viridis Jepson ssp. saxicola (Ewan) I.M. Johnson, Rock Monardella
R, in far n.w. area, 1 population
Salvia mellifera E. Greene, Black Sage FC

Papaveraceae Poppy Family
Dendromecon rigida Benth., Bush Tree Poppy U, in c. area, several plants

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Leptodactylon californicum Hook. & Arn., California Prickly Phlox FC, high point & s. area

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum elongatum Benth., Longstemmed Buckwheat U, veg.
Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum/polifolium (discrepancy) ? A
Polygonum arenastrum Boreau, Common Knotweed, Doorweed, Oval-leaf Knotweed
U, veg.
Polygonum aviculare ? same as P. arenastrum? U

Ranunculaceae Ranunculus Family
Clematus lasiantha Nutt., Pipestem Clematis U, mostly in w. area

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus crassifolius Torrey, Hoaryleaf Ceanothus FC
Ceanothus leucodermis Hook. & Arn., Deerbrush FC

Rosaceae Rose Family
Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn., Chamise C
Cercocarpus montanus Raf. var. glaber (S. Watson) F.L. Martin, Birch-leaf Mountain Mahogany C
Potentilla glandulosa Lindley ssp. glandulosa , Sticky Cinquefoil R, in w. area

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Gallium angustifolium Nutt. ssp. angustifolium , Narrow-leaved Bedstraw FC
Gallium aparine L., Goose Grass, Stickwilly R, in w.c. area

Scrophulariaceae Pea Family
Castilleja applegatei Fern., ssp. martinii (Abrams) Chuang & Heckard, Martin’s Paintbrush, Waivyleaf Indian Paintbrush U, in far e. area
Castilleja foliolosa Hook. & Arn., Woolly Indian Paintbrush U, in e. area
Cordylanthus sp. U, veg.
Mimulus brevipes Benth. U, in s.e. area
Scrophularia californica Cham. & Schldl., California Figwort U
Solanaceae Nightshade Family
Solanum umbelliferum Eschsch., Bluewitch Nightshade FC

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Calochortus plummerae E. Greene, Plummer’s Mariposa Lily U, mostly in s.e. & c. areas
Chlorogallum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth var. pomeridianum, Soaproot, Wavyleaf Soaplant FC, mostly in e. area
Hesperoyucca whipplei Torrey, Chaparral Yucca several

Poaceae Grass Family
Achnatherum coronatum (Thurber) Barkworth, Giant Needlegrass or Ricegrass C
Avena barbata Link, Slender (Wild) Oat ?
Bromus diandrus Roth, Ripgut or Brome Grass U
Bromus tectorum L., Downy Brome, Cheat Grass R
Elymus glaucus Buckley ssp. jepsonii (Burtt Davy) Gould, Jepson’s Blue Wildrye
U, mostly in s.e. area
Hordeum murinum/leporinum (discrepancy) U
Melica imperfecta Trin., Coast-range Melic, Smallflower Melicgrass U
Vulpia myuros (L.) C.C. Gmel., Rat-tail Fescue A

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Bromus tectorum
2. Bromus diandrus
3. Eriogonum fasciculatum
4. Vulpia myuros
5. Eriophyllum confertiflorum
6. Galium angustifolium ssp. angustifolium
7. Avena barbata
8. Adenostoma fasciculatum
9. Salvia mellifera
10. Cercocarpus montanus var. glaber
11. Pseudognaphalium californicum
12. Quercus durata var. gabrielensis
13. Arctostaphylos glandulosa
14. Ceanothus crassifolius
15. Lotus heermannii

10. Gobler’s Knob
This is not a complete list. An additional collecting trip will be necessary.

Collection Date:
June 29, 1993

Location:
San Bernardino County, Upper Lytle Creek Ridge, w. of 3N31 w. terminus, s. of Pacific Crest Trail
Map Quad: Telegraph Peak
Lat:
Long:
Township: 3 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 27 s.e.
Elevation: 6755-6900 ft.
Peak description:
Rocky, mostly less then 5 cm., open ridge top
Recent burn area of 1991 ?

Species List:

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Abies concolor (Gorden & Glend.) Lindley, White Fir FC, n. slope
Pinus jeffreyi Brev. & Baulf, Jeffrey Pine NC FC, lower 20- 30 ft. of trees burned, upper canopy unburned
Pseudotsuega macrocarpa (Vasey) Mayr, Bigcone Douglas-fir, Bigcone Spruce FC, n. slope

Dicotyledons:

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Lomatium nevadense (S. Watson) J. Coulter & Rose , Nevada Lomatium, Nevada Biscuitroot R, w. area

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray var. confertiflorum, Golden Yarrow U
Lessingia glandulifera A. Gray var. glandulifera, Sticky Lessingia, Valley Lessingia U
Malacothrix glabrata (Eaton) A. Gray, Smooth Desertdandelion 1 plant, w.
area
Packera ionophylla (E. Greene) W.A. Weaver. & A. Love, Tehachapi Ragwort U, n. slope
Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Arabis repanda S. Watson, Repand Rock-Cress U, w. area
Erysimum capitatum (Douglas) E. Greene ssp. capitatum, Western Wallflower, Sanddune Wallflower U

Fabaceae Pea Family
Lupinus hirsutissimus Benth., Stinging Annual Lupine C

Fagaceae Oak Family
Quercus sp. NC C, veg.,
resprouting
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak FC, n. slope, resprouting

Garryaceae Silk Tassel Family
Garrya sp., Silktassel NC FC, veg., resprouting

Papaveraceae Poppy Family
Argemone munita Durand & Hilg., Chicalote, Flatbud Prickly Poppy
NC FC, w. area

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Gilia cana/ G. ochraleuca ssp. vivida (discrepancy) U
Leptosiphon breviculus U, w. notch, s.-facing slope

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum davidsonii E. Greene, Davidson’s Buckwheat A

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family
Ceanothus greggii A. Gray var. vestitus (E. Greene) McMinn, Mojave Ceanothus, C

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimulus johnstonii A.L. Grant, Johnston’s Monkeyflower FC
Mimulus rubellus A. Gray, Little Redstem Monkeyflower R, w. area

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Calochortus palmeri S. Watson var. palmeri, Palmer’s Mariposa Lily U, w. area

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Eriogonum davidsonii
2. Lupinus hirsutissimus
3. Ceanothus greggii var. vestitus
4. Mimulus johnstonii
5. Garryea sp.
6. Quercus sp.
7. Quercus chysolepis
8. Argemone munita
All others of much less abundance