Cupa Cultural Center Native Plants

Palmer’s Indian Mallow / Albutilon palmeri

A perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States, known for its attractive yellow-orange flowers and drought resistance. It often grows in arid regions and is useful for habitat restoration.

Yarrow / Achillea millefolium

A herbaceous perennial plant native to temperate regions, recognized for its feathery leaves and clusters of small white or yellow flowers. It is known for attracting beneficial insects.

Deerweed / Acmispon glaber

A perennial plant native to California, characterized by its low growth habit and bright yellow flowers. It is often found in disturbed areas and is valuable for erosion control.

Iodine Bush / Allenrolfea occidentalis

A perennial shrub native to salt flats and wetlands in the western United States, known for its ability to thrive in saline conditions and provide habitat for wildlife.

California Goldenrod / Solidago californica

A perennial plant native to California, characterized by its tall stems and clusters of bright yellow flowers. It blooms in late summer to fall and attracts various pollinators.

Jojoba / Simmondsia chinensis

A drought-tolerant shrub native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

California Rose / Rosa californica

A native shrub found in California, recognized for its fragrant pink flowers and adaptability to various habitats. It is an important food source for pollinators and wildlife.

Honey Mesquite / Prosopis Glandulosa

A drought-resistant tree native to the southwestern United States, known for its feathery leaves and pods. It provides shade and habitat for wildlife.

Yerba Buena / Clinopodium douglasii (Satureja)

A fragrant ground cover native to coastal California, valued for its aromatic leaves.

Bladderpod / Cleomella arborea

A flowering shrub native to California, adapted to arid environments. It features yellow blooms and provides nectar for pollinators.

Yerba Mansa / Anemopsis californica

A perennial herb native to wetland areas of California, characterized by its distinctive white flowers and broad leaves. Often found in marshy environments, it is important for stabilizing soil and providing habitat.

Blue Elderberry / Sambucus nigrens ssp. cerulea

A deciduous shrub native to western North America, known for its clusters of white flowers and dark blue berries. It provides food and habitat for various wildlife species.

White Sage / Salvia apiana

A drought-tolerant perennial shrub native to California. It is known for its aromatic leaves. It produces spikes of white to pale lavender flowers.

Single-leaved Skunkbush / Rhus aromatica var. simplicifolia

A rare subspecies of the low-growing shrub native to the western United States, characterized by its distinct single leaflets and aromatic foliage. It produces small yellow flowers and is often found in dry, rocky habitats.

California Ephedra / Ephedra californica

A shrub native to California, known for its jointed stems and scale-like leaves. It thrives in arid regions.

Tecate Cypress / Hesperocyparis forbesii

A rare conifer native to the western United States and northern Mexico, characterized by its tall, slender form and dense foliage. It thrives in rocky, well-drained soils and is recognized for its distinctive reddish-brown bark.

California Black Walnut / Juglans californica

A deciduous tree native to California, known for its large, broad leaves and dark, ridged bark. It produces edible nuts and prefers riparian habitats.

Hairy Yerba Santa / Eriodictyon californica

A perennial shrub native to California, recognized for its hairy leaves and aromatic qualities. It typically grows in dry, coastal shrublands and is valued for its traditional medicinal uses.

Hollyleaf Cherry / Prunus ilicifolia

A shrub or small tree native to California, notable for its spiny, holly-like leaves and white flowers. It produces small, dark cherries that are often bitter, and it thrives in various habitats from coastal to inland regions.

California Sagebrush / Artemisia californica

A perennial shrub native to California, characterized by its silvery-gray leaves and aromatic scent. It commonly grows in coastal sage scrub habitats and is important for wildlife and erosion control.

San Diego Sagewort / Artemisia palmeri

A perennial herb native to California, distinguished by its grayish-green leaves and aromatic properties. It typically thrives in dry regions and serves as an important food source for pollinators.