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CsCoastal Scrub
Coastal Scrub is found between coastal bluffs to areas far inland and is characterized by low growing drought-deciduous shrubs and perennials. Winds, a variety of soils, and low amounts of precipitation have forced plants to evolve into a diverse group of tough, aromatic plants. As this plant community has evolved in an environment similar to Chaparral but exhibits soft, fleshy leaves rather than stiff, waxy cuticles, this group of plants is commonly referred to as “Soft Chaparral”.
Common Plants of the Coastal Sage Scrub |
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| Associated & Transition Trees | Dominant Shrubs, Perennials, Grasses & Annuals |
| Cupressus macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress |
Adenostoma fasciculatum, Chamise |
| Pinus radiata, Monterey Pine |
Agave shawii, Shaw's Agave |
| Pinus torreyana, Torrey Pine |
Arctostaphylos species, Manzanita |
| Quercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak |
Artemisia species, Sagebrush |
| Baccharis species, Coyote Brush |
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| Bothriochloa barbinodis, Cane Bluestem |
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| Calystegia macrostegia, California Morning Glory |
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| Carex pansa, California Meadow Sedge |
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| Carex praegricils, Clustered Field Sedge |
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| Coreopsis gigantea, Giant Coreopsis |
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| Ceanothus species, California Lilac |
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| Dudleya species, Dudleya |
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| Leymus condensatus, Wild Rye |
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| Encelia californica, California Sunflower |
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| Eriogonum fasciculatum, California Buckwheat |
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| Lotus scoparius, Deerweed |
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| Melica species, Melic |
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| Mimulus species, Monkeyflower |
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| Salvia apiana, White Sage |
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| Salvia leucophylla, Purple Sage |
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| Salvia millifera, Black Sage |
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