Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Urtica urens (Dwarf Nettle)
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.
Urtica urens (Dwarf Nettle). NON-NATIVE Pictured in late spring.
Urtica urens (Dwarf Nettle). NON-NATIVE Pictured in late spring.