Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Salsola australis (Russian Thistle)
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.
Salsola australis (Russian Thistle or Tumbleweed). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in autumn.
Salsola australis (Russian Thistle or Tumbleweed). NON-NATIVE. Typical size on Preserve property. Pictured in autumn.
Salsola australis (Russian Thistle or Tumbleweed). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in autumn.
Salsola australis (Russian Thistle or Tumbleweed). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in autumn.