Native flowers grow nearly year round in our area, due to the mild climate, and non-natives are ever present. For identification purposes, or just easier viewing, go to the Flower Photos Page, which is an all photo page. The California Poppy is the State Flower

Native Varieties

• Bush Poppy
• Buttercup
• California Fetid Adder's Tongue
• California Flannel Bush
• California Fuschia
• California Poppy
• Ceanothus (Wild Lilac)
• Crimson Columbine
• Globe Lily
• Lupine
• Mountain Iris
• Redwood Violet
• Solomon's Seal
• Star Lily
• Sticky Monkey Flower
• Tiger Lily
• Trillium
• Two-eyed Violet
• Western Azalea
• Western Hound's Tongue
• Western Morning Glory
• Wintergreen
• Wood Rose
• Woolly Paint Brush
• Yarrow
• Yerba de Selva

Non-Natives

• Forget Me Nots
• Mustard
• Periwinkle
• Poison Hemlock
• Sour Grass

Local Favorites For Landscaping

Local Flower Landmarks

• Parks and Rec Bougainvillea

See Also:

• Wildlife
• Parks and Open Spaces
• Florists

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