Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Paeonia californica (California peony)

Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.

Paeonia californica (California peony) NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.

Paeonia californica (California peony) NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.

Paeonia californica (California peony) NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.

Paeonia californica (California peony) NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.

Paeonia californica (California peony) NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.

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