Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Phacelia cicutaria var. hispida (Caterpillar Phacelia)
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.
Phacelia cicutaria var. hispida (Caterpillar Phacelia). NATIVE Pictured in spring.
Phacelia cicutaria var. hispida (Caterpillar Phacelia). NATIVE Pictured in spring.
Phacelia cicutaria var. hispida (Caterpillar Phacelia). NATIVE Pictured in spring.
Phacelia cicutaria var. hispida (Caterpillar Phacelia). NATIVE Pictured in spring.