Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Sanicula crassicaulis (Pacific Sanicle)

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.

Sanicula crassicaulis (Pacific Sanicle) NATIVE. Pictured in spring.

Sanicula crassicaulis (Pacific Sanicle) NATIVE. Pictured in spring.

Sanicula crassicaulis (Pacific Sanicle) NATIVE. Pictured in spring.

Sanicula crassicaulis (Pacific Sanicle) NATIVE. Pictured in spring.

Sanicula crassicaulis (Pacific Sanicle) NATIVE. Pictured in summer.