Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Torilis arvensis (Hedge Parsley)
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.
Torilis arvensis (poison Hedge Parsley). NON-NATIVE Pictured in late spring.
Torilis arvensis (poison Hedge Parsley). NON-NATIVE Pictured in late spring.
Torilis arvensis (poison Hedge Parsley). NON-NATIVE Pictured in late spring.