Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia (California wishbone bush)

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.

Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia (wishbone bush). NATIVE. Pictured in summer.

Mirabilis laevis var. crassifolia (wishbone bush). NATIVE. Pictured in summer.