Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers Flora Plant Characteristics Family Name Iridaceae

Plant Characteristics Family Name Iridaceae Species Name Sisyrinchium bellum 'Arroyo de la Cruz' Common Name Arroyo de la Cruz Blue Eyed Grass Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

A Southern California form of coyote brush introduced by Las Pilitas nursery

though it is winter deciduous

Marvelously detailed and beautifully written

California Botanic Garden

Introduction to California Desert Wildflowers Flora Plant Characteristics Family Name IridaceaeSome of the most spectacular and famous spring wildflower displays in California occur in the state's deserts. In fact, California's deserts support a surprisingly rich diversity of plants and animals year round, making them a rewarding destination for outdoor enthusiasts as well as professional naturalists. First published forty years ago, this popular field guide has never been superseded as a guide to the wildflowers in these botanically rich