Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Rhus integrifolia (Lemonade Berry)

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.

 

Rhus integrifolia (Lemonade Berry); NATIVE. Pictured in spring.

Rhus integrifolia (Lemonade Berry); NATIVE. Pictured in spring.

Rhus integrifolia (Lemonade Berry); NATIVE. Pictured in spring.

Rhus integrifolia (Lemonade Berry). NATIVE. Pictured in summer.