XII. Waterfalls

1. Alpine Canyon

Note: Location data on original label was incorrect, it read: Dog Bone Cnyn, w. tributary of North Fork of Lytle Creek, immediately s. of Alpine Cnyn.

Collection Date:
August 21, 1996

Location:
San Bernardino County, First waterfall in Alpine Canyon, western tributary of N. Fork Lytle Creek, n.e. of Dawson Peak
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat: 34 deg. 18 ‘ 25 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 37’ 33 “ W
Township: 3 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 32, NE/4
Elevation: 7800 ft. (2378 m.)
Waterfall description: well developed, fine-grained dark soil at base of falls
Plant communities: Wet zone below falls, riparian vegetation on canyon bottom, surrounded by montane coniferous forest on dry slopes

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Dryopteridaceae Wood Fern Family
Polystichum imbricans (D. Eaton) D.H. Wagner U

Pteridaceae
Pallaea andromedifolia (Kaulf.) Fee, Coffee Fern, Coffee Cliffbrake U

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Helenium bigelovii A. Gray, Bigelow’s Sneezeweed A
Solidago californica Nutt., California Goldenrod NC U

Crassulaceae Stonecrop Family
Dudleya cymosa (Lemaire) Britton & Rose, San Gabriel River Dudleya ? U, scant, returned

Fabaceae Pea Family
Trifolium monanthum A. Gray, Mountain Carpet clover C, veg., returned

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

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Aquilegia formosa Fischer, Western Columbine A

Rosaceae Rose Family
Potentilla glandulosa Lindley ssp. reflexa (E. Greene) Keck, Sticky Cinquefoil C

Salicaceae Willow Family
Salix lasiolepis Benth., Arroyo Willow A

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimulus cardinalis Benth., Scarlet Monkeyflower A
Mimulus floribundus Lindley, Floriferous or Manyflowered Monkeyflower U

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

Monocotyledons:

Cyperaceae Sedge Family
Carex aurea Nutt., Golden Sedge C
Eleocharis suksdorfiana Beauverd, Suksdorf’s Spikerush C

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

Orchidaceae Orchid Family
Epipactis gigantea Hook., Stream Orchid NC U
Platanthera dilata (Pursh) Lindl. ex Beck var. leucostachys (Lindl.) Luer, White-Flowered Bog Orchid, Sierra Bog Orchid U

Poaceae Grass Family
Agrostis sp. U
Muhlenbergia californica Vasey, California Muhly U

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found. L.C. Wheeler collected on Sep. 6, 1967 at 1/4 mi. upstream from jnct. of N. Fork Lytle Creek and Alpine Canyon, in Alpine Canyon at elev. 6600 ft.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Sisyrinchium idahoense
2. Aquilegia formosa var. pauciflora
3. Helenium biglovii
4. Potentilla glandulosa ssp. reflexa
5. Eleocharis suksdorfiana
6. Trifolium monanthum
7. Salix lasiolepis
8. Mimulus cardinalis
9. Ribes nevadense

2. Clark Gulch

Collection Date:
July 28, 1999

Location:
Los Angeles County, an east tributary of San Gabriel Canyon, c. 400 m. e. of confluence with East Fork, c. 500 m. n.e. (upstream) from Iron Fork
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat: 34 deg. 17 ‘ 51 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 44’ 02” W
Township: 3 N
Range: 8 W
Section: 32, SW/4 of SE/4
Elevation: 3600 ft. (1098 m.)
Waterfall description: Falls ht. c. 18-20 ft. with seep on s. side of falls, on rock and soil surface, sun exposure c. 90 %, moss coverage on falls c. 50 % of moist zone, pool at base of falls c. 2 ft. deep
Plant communities: riparian surrounded by coastal sage scrub & chaparral

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Pteridaceae
Adiantum capillus-veneris L., Venus-hair Fern, Common Maidenhair A

Dicotyledons:

Aceraceae Maple Family
Acer macrophyllum Pursh, Big-leaf Maple NC R, veg., 1 plant at top on n. side, c. 10 ft high

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Artemisia douglasiana Besser, Mugwort, Douglas’ Sagewort NC C, veg.
Brickellia californica (Torrey & A. Gray) A. Gray, California Brickelbush U
Ericameria cuniata (A. Gray) McClatchie, Cliff Goldenbush R, 2 plants on n. cliff
Stephanomeria cichoriacea A. Gray, Chicoryleaf Wirelettuce NC R, veg., 1 plant on n. cliff

Betulaceae Birch Family
Alnus rhombifolia Nutt., White Alder NC U, at falls base, several

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

Crassulaceae Stonecrop Family
Dudleya cymosa (Lemaire) Britton & Rose, San Gabriel River Dudley NC U

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium canum (E. Greene) Raven, California Fuchsia, Zauschneria, Hummingbird Trumpet NC U, veg.
Epilobium ciliatum Raf., Fringed Willowherb NC FC

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Aquilegia formosa Fischer, Western Columbine FC

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

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

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Lilium humboldtii Roezl & Leichtlin ssp. ocellatum (Kellogg) Thorne, Ocellated Lily, Humboldt Lily NC R, 1 plant near top of falls

Orchidaceae Orchid Family
Epipactis gigantea Hook., Stream Orchid NC FC, veg.

Poaceae Grass Family
Polypogon viridis (Gouan) Breistr. Green Bentgrass, Beardless Rabbitsfoot Grass A
Muhlenbergia californica Vasey, California Muhly C, veg., returned

Note: Adiantum aleuticum collected at c. 75 m. east of East Fork of San Gabriel River in Clark Gulch

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Boykinia rotundifolia
2. Adiantum capillus-veneris
3. Polypogon viridis
4. Lobelia dunnii ssp. serrata
5. Muhlenbergia californica
6. Artemisia douglasiana
7. Aquilegia formosa
8. Epipactis gigantea

3. Dime Canyon

Collection date:
April 9, 1999

Location:
Los Angeles County, Dime Canyon, c. 200 m. south of Cattle Canyon at the falls
Map Quad: Glendora
Lat: 34 deg. 13 ‘ 32 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 45 ‘ 42 “ W
Township:
Range:
Section:
Elevation: 2200 ft. (671 m.)
Waterfall description: Granitic with 2 cascades; c. 70 % moss coverage; c. 35 ft. of level ground between the 2 falls
Lowest Cascade: c. 28 ft. high
Highest Cascade: c. 50 ft. high

Plant communities: Riparian vegetation surrounded by chaparral

Species List:
+Collected (All others not collected)
Additional collection planned.

Ferns & Their Allies:

Polypodiaceae
Polypodium californicum Kaulf., California Polypody A

Pteridaceae
Pellaea andromedifolia (Kaulf.) Fee, Coffee Fern, Coffee Cliffbrake U
Pentagramma triangularis (Kaulf.) G. Yatskievch, M.D. Windham & E. Wollenweber, Goldenback Fern C

Selaginaceae Spike-moss Family
Selaginella bigelovii Underw., Little Club Moss, Bushy Spikemoss U

Dicotyledons:

Anacardiaceae Sumac Family
Rhus ovata S. Watson, Sugar Bush, Sugar Sumac R
Toxicodendron diversilobum (Torrey & A. Gray) E. Greene, Western (Pacific) Poison Oak
FC

Apiaceae Carrot Family
Anthriscus caucalis M. Bieb., Burchervil A

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Artemisia douglasiana Besser, Mugwort, Douglas’ Sagewort FC
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray , Golden Yarrow U
Gamochaeta purpurea (L.) Cabrera, Spoonleaf )purple Everlasting U, veg
Pseudognaphalium californicum (DC.) Anderb., California Everlasting, Ladies Tobacco
R, 1 plant, veg.
Senecio vulgaris L., Common Groundsel, Old-man-in-the-spring R
Sonchus oleraceus L., Common Sow Thistle R

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha sp. U, veg.

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
+Thysanocarpus laciniatus Nutt., Mountain Fringepod FC

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Stellaria media (L.) Villars, Common Chickweed A

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

Cucurbitaceae Gourd Family
Marah macrocarpus (E. Greene) E. Greene, Wild-cucumber, Cucamonga Manroot
U

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Eucrypta chrysanthemifolia (Benth.) E. Greene var. chrysanthemifolia, Eucrypta, Spotted Hideseed U

Oleaceae Olive Family
Fraxinus dipetala Hook. & Arn., California Ash FC, 7 plants

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum elongata Benth., Longstemmed Buckwheat U
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. var. foliolosum (Nutt.) Abrams, California Buckwheat
FC

Portulacaceae Purslane Family
Claytonia perfoliata Wild., Miner’s Lettuce A

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
+Delphinium patens Benth., Larkspur C

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family
Galium angustifolium Nutt., Narrowleaved Bedstraw A

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family
+Lithophragma sp. C

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Diplacus aurantiacus (W. Curtis) Jeps. ssp. aurantiacus, Orange Bush Monkeyflower
U
Mimulus guttatus DC., Common Monkeyflower, Seep Monkeyflower U

Solanaceae Nightshade Family
Solanum douglasii Durnal, White Nightshade, Greenspot Nightshade U

Monocotyledons:

Poaceae Grass Family
Bromus sp. A
Melica imperfecta Trin., Coast-range Melic, Smallflower Melicgrass R
Piptatherum miliaceum (L.) Cosson, Smilograss U

Additional pants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Polypodium californicum
2. Bromus sp.
3. Stellaria media
4. Claytonia perfoliata
5. Anthriscus caucalis
6. Gallium aparine
7. Delphinium patens
8. Pentagrama triangularis

4. Dogbone Canyon

Collection Date:
October 24, 1998

Location:
San Bernardino County, c. 1 mi. upstream in Dogbone Canyon from confluence with North Fork Lytle Creek, due south of Alpine Canyon
Map Quad: Telegraph Peak
Lat: 34 deg. 18 ‘ 25 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 37 ‘ 31 “ W
Township:
Range:
Section:
Elevation: 7640 ft. (2329 m.)
Waterfall description: First waterfall in Dogbone Canyon, cnyn. very narrow, cliffs of brittle, partial dark breccia and talus; cnyn. bottom debris - unstable; seeps on s. side extending 30 ft. up the slope
Plant communities: weakly developed riparian zone surrounded by montane coniferous forest

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies

Pteridaceae
Adiantum aleuticum (Rupr.) C.A. Paris, Five-finger Fern, Aleutian Maidenhair A, in cracks along cliffs, extending along seep on s. side, found for 150 ft. east (downstream) of falls.

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Crepis nana A. Richards, Dwarf Alpine Hawksbeard C, on cnyn. slope near moist zone, consists of crumbly dark breccia

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium sp. A

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Aquilegia formosa Fischer, Western Columbine (dwarf form) A, heavily browsed (Big Horn Sheep observed during the collecting process) R, 1 plant

Rosaceae Rose Family
Potentilla glandulosa NC A

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimulus sp. A
Mimulus cardinalis Benth., Scarlet Monkeyflower NC C, cnyn. bottom, mostly e. of falls
Mimulus moschatus Lindley, Musk Monkeyflower, Muskflower U, veg., returned, mostly in cracks in rocks

Monocotyledons:

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

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Aquilegia formosa
2. Adiantum aleuticum
3. Potentilla sp.
4. Mimulus sp.
5. Epilobium sp.
6. Mimulus cardinalis
7. Urtica dioica var. holosericia
8. Salix sp.
9. Mimulus moschatus
10. Muhlenbergia richardsonis


4. Falls Gulch

Collection Date:
August 6, 1998

Location:
Los Angeles County,100 m. above confluence with upper East Fork - San Gabriel River, first tributary south of Fish Fork, c. 100 m. east of river at East Fork
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat: 34 deg. 18 ‘ 10 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 43 ‘ 57 “ W
Township:
Range:
Section:
Elevation: 3400 ft. (1037 m.)
Waterfall description: one waterfall c. 50 ft. high, granitic, pool at bottom of falls about 18 in deep, 8 ft. wide and 15 ft. long
Plant Communities:

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Pteridaceae Bracken Family
Adiantum capillus-veneris L. Venus-hair Fern, Common Maidenhair A

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Agoseris retrorsa (Benth.) E. Greene, Spear-leaved Mountain Dandelion, Spearleaf Agoseris U
Baccharis salicifolius (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) Pers., Mule Fat U
Erigeron foliosus Nutt., Leafy Fleabane (Daisy) U
Hieraceum argutum Nutt., var. parishii (A. Gray) Jepson, Southern Hawkweed
R, 1 plant Lactuca serriola L., Prickly Lettuce U, veg., returned
Pseudognaphalum californicum (DC.) Anderb., California Everlasting, Ladies Tobacco
U
Pseudognaphalum luteoalbum (L.) Hilliard & B.L. Butt, Common Cudweed, Jersey Cudweed R, scant, returned
Solidago californica Nutt., California Goldenrod A, mostly on n. side of falls
Sonchus oleracea L., Common Sow Thistle U

Betulaceae Birch Family
Alnus rhombifolia Nutt., White Alder NC U, seedlings

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Hirschfeldia incana (L.) Lagr.-Fossat, Shortpod Mustard U

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

Chenopodiaceae Goosefoot Family
Chenopodium botrys L., Jerusalem Oak, Goosefoot U
Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Clarkia similis Harlan Lewis & Ernst. Ramona Clarkia U
Epilobium ciliatum Raf., Fringed Willowherb U
Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Aquilegia formosa Fischer, Western Columbine A

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

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja sp. R
Mimulus cardinalis Benth., Scarlet Monkeyflower U
Mimulus guttatus DC., Common Monkeyflower, Seep Monkeyflower A

Urticaceae Nettle Family
Urtica sp. U, veg, returned

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Lilium humboldtii Roezl & Leichtlin ssp. ocellatum (Kellogg) Thorne, Ocellated Lily, Humboldt Lily R, 3 plants

Poaceae Grass Family
Bromus madritensis L. ssp. rubens (L.) Husnot, Foxtail Chess, Red Brome NC R
Polypogon viridis (Gouan) Breistr., Green Bentgrass, Beardless Rabbitsfoot Grass
U
Elymus glaucus Buckley, Blue Wildrye A

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Aquilegia formosa
2. Lobelia dunnii ssp. serrata
3. Adiantum capillus-veneris
4. Mimulus guttatus
5. Elymus glaucus
6. Solidago californica
7. Polypogon viridis
8. Sonchus oleraceus
9. Alnus rhombifolia
10. Chenopodium botrys

5. Ralston Peak Falls

Collection Date:
June 21, 1995

Location:
San Bernardino County, c. 1 mi. WSW of Cajon Junction, “Granite Falls” on the e. side of Ralston Peak, 1.7 miles SE of Lone Pine Road and Hwy 138 on FS Rd. 3N49, c. 0.5 mi. w. of FS Rd. 3N49, 0.9 mi. SE of junction of 3N49 & 3N53
Map Quad: Cajon
Lat: 34 deg. 18 ‘ 15 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 29 ‘ 06 “ W
Township: 3 N
Range: 6 W
Section: 34, SE/4 of NE/4
Elevation: 3560 ft. (1085 m.)
Waterfall description: E.-facing vertical cliff and canyon bottom on the east side of Ralston Peak Mountain
Plant communities: slight riparian influence at falls surrounded by chaparral, coastal sage scrub

Species List:
+ species collected
Future collections will be made.

Gymnosperms:

Pinaceae Pine Family
Pseudotsuga macrocarpa (Vasey) Mayr, Bigcone Douglas-fir, Bigcone Spruce 1 dead tree

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) Pers., Mule Fat U
+Brickellia sp. C, veg.
Eriophyllum confertiflorum (DC.) A. Gray, Golden Yarrow
+Heterotheca sp. FC, veg.
Pseudognaphalium californicum (DC.) Anderb., California Everlasting, Ladies Tobacco
1 plant

Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf Family
Emmenanthe penduliflora Benth., Whispering Bells U

Platanaceae Sycamore Family
Platanus racemosa Nutt., Western Sycamore, California Sycamore 1 tree

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Eriogonum fasciculatum Benth. var. foliolosum (Nutt.) Abrams, California Buckwheat, Eastern Mojave Buckwheat FC

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

Salicaceae Willow Family
+Populus fremontii S. Watson, Alamo or Fremont Cottonwood 1 tree, veg.
Salix lasiolepis Benth., Arroyo Willow U

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
+Diplacus aurantiacus (W. Curtis) Jeps. ssp. aurantiacus, Orange Bush Monkeyflower
C

Monocotyledons:

Poaceae Grass Family
Avena barbata Link, Slender (Wild) Oat U
Bromus diandrus Roth, Ripgut or Brome Grass U
Bromus madritensis L. ssp. rubens (L.) Husnot, Foxtail Chess, Red Brome U
+Lolium perenne L., Perennial Ryegrass C
Polypogon interruptus Kunth, Ditch Beard Grass or Rabbitsfoot Grass U
+Polypogon viridis (Gouan) Breistr., Green Bentgrass, Beardless Rabbitsfoot Grass
C, almost exclusively on cliffs at falls

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Brickellia
2. Diplacus aurantiacus ssp. aurantiacus
3. Polypogon viridis
4. Lolium perenne

6. San Antonio Falls

Collection Date:
August 23, 1994

Location:
San Bernardino County, San Antonio Falls, San Antonio Canyon, N. of Manker Flat
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat:
Long:
Township: 2 N
Range: 7 W
Section: 8 NW/4 of SE/4
Elevation: 6400 ft.
Waterfall description: Moist cliffs
Plant Communities: Moist zone surrounded by montane coniferous forest

Species List:

Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Helenium bigelovii A. Gray, Bigelow’s Sneezeweed FC, at base of falls

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium sp. R, at base of falls, moist zone, in fruit only

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja applegatei Fern. ssp. martinii (Abrams) Chuang & Heckard, Martin’s Paintbrush, Wavyleaf Indian Paintbrush R, on cliffs at falls
Castilleja miniata Hook. ssp. miniata, Giant Red Paintbrush R

Verbenaceae Vervain Family
Verbena lasiostachys Link var. scabrida Mold. FC, at base of falls

Monocotyledons:

Iridaceae Iris Family
Sisyrinchium bellum S. Watson, Western Blue-eyed Grass FC, on cliff at falls

Poaceae Grass Family
Agrostis exarata Trin., Spike Bentgrass FC, on moist cliff at falls
Poa compressa L., Canadian Bluegrass U, on moist cliff at falls

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
1. Bromus grandis (Shear) A. Hitch., Tall Brome
F.R. Fosberg, Mildred E. Mathias June 23, 1931
2. Carex aurea Nutt., Golden Sedge
Peter Fritsch, T.S. Ross July 12, 1990 elev. 6424-7400 ft.
(1959 m.) San Antonio Falls to 7400 ft.
3. Carex occidentalis L.H. Bailey, Western Sedge
Peter Fritsch, T.S. Ross July 12, 1990 elev. 6424-7400 ft.
(1950 m.) San Antonio Falls to 7400 ft.
4. Cryptantha muricata (Hook. & Arn.) Nelson & J.F. Macbr., Prickly Cryptantha, Pointed Cryptantha
P.A. Munz July 7, 1948 elev. 2348 m.
5. Epipactis gigantea Hook., Stream Orchid
Peter Fritsch, T.S. Ross July 12, 1990 elev. 6424-7400 ft.
(1959 m.)
6. Mimulus floribundus Lindley, Floriferous or Manyflowered Monkeyflower
Peter Fritsch, T.S. Ross July 12, 1990
San Antonio Falls to c. 7400 ft.

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

7. San Gabriel River East Fork, Unnamed Canyon N. of Alder Gulch

Collection Date:
August 5, 1998

Location:
Los Angeles County, upper East Fork San Gabriel River, nameless tributary from the east, immediately n. of Alder Gulch, c. 200 m. east of East Fork
Map Quad: Mount San Antonio
Lat: 34 deg. 19 ‘ 31 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 43 ‘ 21 “ W
Township:
Range:
Section:
Elevation: 4200 ft. (1280 m.)
Waterfall description: Full exposure, granite cliffs, old log leaning against cliffs covered with Adiantum capillus-veneris
Plant Communities: Riparian vegetation surrounded by chaparral and coastal sage scrub

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Dryopteridaceae Wood Fern Family
Polystichum imbricans (D. Eaton) D.H. Wagner Sword Fern FC

Pteridaceae
Adiantum capillus-veneris L., Venus-hair Fern, Common Maidenhair A

Dicotyledons:

Cucurbitaceae Gourd Family
Marah macrocarpus (E. Greene) E. Greene, Wild-cucumber, Cucamonga Manroot U, in bloom

Polemoniaceae Phlox Family
Allophyllum sp. U

Polygonaceae Buckwheat Family
Pterostegia drymarioides Fischer & C. Meyer, Woodland Pterostegia U

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimulus moschatus Lindley, Musk Monkeyflower, Muskflower U

Monocotyledons:

Poaceae Grass Family
Cortaderia sp. R, 1 plant
Polypogon interruptus Kunth, Ditch Beard Grass or Rabbitsfoot Grass C

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Adiantum capillus-veneris
2. Polypogon monspeliensis
3. Polystichum imbricans
4. Mimulus moschatus
5. Allophyllum sp.
6. Pterostegia drymarioides
7. Marah macrocarpa
8. Cortaderia sp.

Additional plants found in unnamed canyon:
Alnus rhombifolia Nutt., White Alder NC A
Boykinia rotundifolia C. Parry, Round-leaved Boykinia, Roundleaf Brookfoam FC
Guillenia lasiophylla (Hook. & Arn.) E. Greene, California Mustard FC, jnct. with East Fork
Cheilanthus covillei Maxon, Beady Lipfern, Coville’s Lipfern FC, on rock face near stream
Crepis sp. R, in bloom
Epilobium ciliatum Raf., Fringed Willowherb C, jnct. with East Fork
Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun, Smooth Horsetail or Scouring Rush FC
Lilium humboldtii Roezl & Leichtlin ssp. ocellatum (Kellogg) Thorne, Ocellated Lily, Humboldt Lily R, several at 70 m. east of jnct. with East Fork
Muhlenbergia californica Vasey, California Muhly C
Osmorhiza sp. C, veg.
Solidago californica Nutt., California Goldenrod A, veg.

8. San Sevaine Canyon - lower waterfall

Collection Date:
April 4, 1997

Location:
San Bernardino County, east fork of San Sevaine Canyon, at 1st major waterfall, c. 1 mi. due s. of Grapevine Spring, c. 0.4 mi. n.e. (upstream) of jnct. of e. & w. forks of San Sevaine Cnyn. (Voucher label incorrectly reads 2nd major waterfall)
Map Quad: Devore
Lat: 34 deg. 11 ‘ 15 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 28 ‘ 49 “ W
Township: 1 N
Range: 6 W
Section: 11, SE/4 of NW/4
Elevation: 2800 ft. (voucher label incorrectly records 3000 ft)
Waterfall description: Failed to take notes on description & height of falls.
Plant Communities: riparian surrounded by chaparral

Species List:
Note: Because of early collecting date, most riparian plants in a vegetative state or very early inflorescense. Only Adiantum capillus-veneris collected here.

Ferns & Their Allies:

Pteridaceae Family
Adiantum capillus-veneris L., Venus-hair Fern, Common Maidenhair A, at e. base of falls on rocks

Dicotyledons:

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


Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Oenothera elata Kunth ssp. hirsutissima (S. Watson) W. Dietr., Hooker’s Evening Primrose
NC At base of falls

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Aquilegia formosa Fischer, Western Columbine NC A

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

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family
Boykinia rotundifolia C. Parry, Round-leaved Boykinia, Roundleaf Brookfoam
NC A
Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Lilium humboldtii Roezl & Leichtlin ssp. ocellatum (Kellogg) Thorne, Ocellated Lily, Humboldt Lily NC A, 35 at top of falls

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
Note: order determined by memory on Jan. 19, 1998
1. Aquilegia formosa
2. Boykinia rotundifolia
3. Oenothera elata var. hirsutissima
4. Adiantum capillus-veneris
5. Lilium humboldtii var. ocellatum
6. Salix lasiolepis
7. Alnus rhombifolia

9. San Sevaine Canyon - upper waterfall

Collection Date:
April 4, 1997

Location:
San Bernardino County, San Sevaine Canyon, c. 0.6 mi. n.w. (upstream) of jnct. of e. & w. San Sevaine Canyons
Map Quad: Devore
Lat: 34 deg. 11’ 15 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 28 ‘ 49 “ W
Township: 1 N
Range: 6 W
Section: 11, SE/4 of NW/4
Elevation: 3000 ft. (915 m.)
Waterfall description:
Plant Communities: riparian habitat surrounded by chaparral

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Dennstaedtiaceae Bracken Family
Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn., Bracken U, only location in cnyn.
Dicotyledons:

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Artemisia douglasiana Besser, Mugwort, Douglas’ Sagewort FC, veg.
Hieracium sp. U, veg.
Pseudognaphalium canescens (DC.) W. A. Weber, Wright’s Cudweed R, veg., 1 plant

Campanulaceae Bellflower Family
Lobelia dunnii E. Greene var. serrata (A. Gray) McVaugh, Dunn’s Lobelia FC, only location in cnyn.

Lamiaceae Mint Family
Stachys albens A. Gray, Cobwebby Hedge-nettle, Whitestem Hedgenettle
U, veg.
Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimulus cardinalis Benth., Scarlet Monkeyflower U, veg., below the falls

Styracaceae: Styrax Family
Styrax redivivus (Torrey) L.C. Wheeler, California Snowdrop Bush, Drug Snowbell
R, 1 plant on w. side of cnyn.

Monocotyledons:

Poaceae Grass Family
Melica imperfecta Trin., Coast-range Melic, Smallflower Melicgrass FC

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

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

10. Spruce Canyon

Collection date:
July 30, 1998

Location:
Los Angeles County, The lowest large waterfall in Spruce Canyon, a tributary from the west of San Antonio Canyon; second waterfall west (upstream) from San Antonio Canyon Rd.
Waterfall description: Granitic with 3 cascades, lower 2 c. 6 ft. high each, upper cascade c. 20 ft. high; includes seep area on s. side of cnyn. adjacent to the lower segment of the falls.
Map Quad: Mount Baldy
Lat: 34 deg. 11 ‘ 19 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 41 ‘ 02 “ W
Township:
Range:
Section:
Elevation: 3200 ft. (976 m.)
Waterfall description: Canopy c. 85 %
Plant communities: Canyon bottom riparian zone surrounded by chaparral

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Blechnaceae Deer Fern Family
Woodwardia fimbriata Smith, Giant Chain Fern R, several at seep on s. slope, 1 on n. side of falls, several in lower cnyn.

Dryopteridaceae Wood Fern Family
Dryopteris arguta (Kaulf.) Maxon, California Wood Fern NC U, several on s. aide

Polypodiaceae
Polypody californicum Kaulf., California Polypody NC U, several in dry zone

Pteridaceae
Adiantum capillus-veneris L., Venus-hair Fern, Common Maidenhair C, s. side of upper cascade, 1 pop. in lower cnyn.

Dicotyledons:

Aceraceae Maple Family
Acer macrophyllum Pursh, Big-leaf Maple NC R,1 tree, extremely large

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Artemisia douglasiana Besser, Mugwort, Douglas’ Sagewort NC FC
Madia gracilis (Smith) Keck, Slender Tarweed, Grassy Tarweed FC, near base of falls
Stephanomeria cichoriacea A. Gray, Chicoryleaf Wirelettuce U, several in dry zone, n. side

Betulaceae Birch Family
Alnus rhombifolia Nutt., White Alder U, several seedlings

Boraginaceae Borage Family
Cryptantha sp. FC, at base of falls

Campanulaceae Bellfower Family
Lobelia dunnii E. Greene, Dunn’s Lobelia FC, veg., upper cascade

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

Crassulaceae Stonecrop Family
Dudleya lanceolata (Nutt.) Britton & Rose, Lanceleaf Dudley (Liveforever)
NC U, 3 on s. wall

Fagaceae Oak family
Quercus chrysolepis Liebm., Maul Oak, Golden Cup Oak, Canyon Live Oak NC
R, 2 trees

Garryaceae Silk Tassel Family
Garrya veatchii Kellogg, Canyon Silk Tassel R, 1 on s. side of falls

Grosulariaceae Gooseberry Family
Ribes amarum McClatchie, Bitter Gooseberry NC U, several

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

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium ciliatum Raf., Fringed Willowherb FC

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

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Mimulus cardinalis Benth., Scarlet Monkeyflower NC C
Mimulus floribundus Lindley, Floriferous or Manyflowered Monkeyflower U

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Lilium humboldtii Roezl & Leichtlin ssp. ocellatum (Kellogg) Thorne, Ocellated Lily, Humboldt Lily U, 4 plants, on lower cliff (n. side) on rock wall

Poaceae Grass Family
Melica imperfecta Trin., Coast-range Melic, Smallflower Melicgrass FC
Muhlenbergia californica Vasey, California Muhly U

Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
1. Boykinia rotundifolia
2. Adiantum
3. Mimulus cardinalis
4. Artemisia douglasii

11. Stoddard Canyon

Collection dates:
April 15, 1998
August 28, 1993

Location:
San Bernardino County, Stoddard Canyon at falls,tributary to San Antonio Canyon, c. 0.9 mi. ENE of Shinn Rd.
Map Quad: Mount Baldy
Lat: 34 deg. 10 ‘ 45 “ N
Long: 117 deg. 39 ‘ 48 “ W
Township:
Range:
Section:
Elevation: 3000 ft. (915 m.)
Waterfall description: 25 ft. high falls on cliff-bordered canyon bottom
Plant communities: riparian vegetation surrounded by chaparral, coastal sage scrub

Species List:

Ferns & Their Allies:

Polypodiaceae
Polypodium californicum Kaulf., California Polypody A

Dicotyledons:

Aceraceae Maple Family
Acer macrophyllum Pursh, Big-leaf Maple

Asteraceae Sunflower Family
Artemisia douglasiana Besser, Mugwort, Douglas’ Sagewort R
Brickellia sp FC, in early bud
Cirsium vulgare (Savi) Etn., Bull Thistle
Hieracium argutum Nutt., var. parishii (A. Gray) Jepson, Southern Hawkweed R
Malacothrix saxatilis (Nutt.) Torrey & A. Gray R
Pseudognaphalum californicum (DC.) Anderb., California Everlasting, Ladies Tobacco NC veg.
Sonchus oleracea L., Common Sow Thistle R

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

Brassicaceae Mustard Family
Hirschfeldia incana (L.) Lagr.-Fossat, Shortpod Mustard NC R, 2 seedlings

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

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family
Stellaria media (L.) Villars, Common Chickweed U

Crassulaceae Stonecrop Family
Dudleya lanceolata (Nutt.) Britton & Rose, Lanceleaf Dudley (Liveforever) NC R, several
on cliff, veg.

Cucurbitaceae Gourd Family
Marah macrocarpus (E. Greene) E. Greene, Wild-cucumber, Cucamonga Manroot NC veg

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

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

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 NC seedlings

Loasaceae Stickleaf Family
Mentzelia laevicaulis (Hook.) Torrey & A. Gray, Giant Blazing Star, Smoothstem Blazingstar C, in silt & rock area n. of stream (dry)

Moraceae Fig Family
Ficus carica L., Common Fig, Edible Fig R, several seedlings to 3 ft. tall

Onagraceae Evening Primrose Family
Epilobium canum (E. Greene) Raven, California Fuchsia, Zauschneria, Hummingbird Trumpet R, veg., returned
Epilobium ciliatum Raf., Fringed Willowherb R
Oenothera elata Kunth. ssp. hirsutissima (S. Watson) W. Dietr., Hooker’s Evening Primrose R

Portulacaceae Purslane Family
Claytonia perfoliata Wild., Miner’s Lettuce R

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family
Delphinium cardinale Hook., Cardinal or Scarlet Larkspur NC veg.

Rosaceae Rose Family
Rubus ursinus Cham. & Schldl., California Blackberry NC veg.

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

Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon Family
Castilleja applegatei Fern., Wavyleaf Indian Paintbrush R, 1 plant on s.-facing canyon wall
Collinsia sp. R, veg., returned
Mimulus cardinalis Benth., Scarlet Monkeyflower U
Mimulus guttatus DC., Common Monkeyflower, Seep Monkeyflower U

Urticaceae Nettle Family
Urtica sp. R, veg., returned

Verbenaceae Vervain Family
Verbena lasiostachys Link, Vervain R

Monocotyledons:

Liliaceae Lily Family
Lilium humboldtii Roezl & Leichtlin ssp. ocellatum (Kellogg) Thorne, Ocellated Lily, Humboldt Lily R, 7 plants on upper falls, several at base of falls

Poaceae Grass Family
Melica imperfecta Trin., Coast-range Melic, Smallflower Melicgrass FC
Piptatherum miliaceum (L.) Cosson, Smilograss R
Polypogon viridis (Gouan) Breistr., Green Bentgrass, Beardless Rabbitsfoot Grass
FC
Additional plants recorded by other collectors:
None found.

Plants in order of abundance:
(Compiled on April 15, 1998)
1. Polypodium californicum
2. Lobelia dunnii
3. Stachys albens
4. Artemisia douglasiana
5. Bromus grandis
6. Boykinia rotundifolia
7. Dudleya lanceolata
8. Galium aparine
9. Piptatherum miliaceum
10. Carex alma
11. Alnus rhombifolia
12. Acer macrophyllum
13. Quercus chrysolepis
14. Claytonia perfoliata
15. Aquilegia formosa