A Walk Amongst the Coastal Natives

 

At first glance the casual visitor often misses the treasures of native plants that dot the few remaining patches of native coastal scrub land in Southern California. We are fortunate to have preserves of these fascinating ecosystems, replete with edible and medicinal plants to remind us of the wealth that can await, even in our own backyard. The

The next few pages offer a brief field guide to the plants you may encounter on a hike through the coastal scrublands of San Diego county.

 

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