Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Primula clevelandii var. clevelandii (shooting stars)

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.

Primula clevelandii var. clevelandii (shooting stars) pictured in late winter.

Primula clevelandii var. clevelandii (shooting stars) pictured in late winter.

Primula clevelandii var. clevelandii (shooting stars) pictured in late winter.

Primula clevelandii var. clevelandii (shooting stars) pictured in late winter.