Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Silene gallica (Windmill Pink)
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.
Silene gallica (Windmill Pink). Non-NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.
Silene gallica (Windmill Pink). Non-NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.