Welcome to the Plant Pages, where you will find an introduction to 25 common plants of Upper Newport Bay. This is a product of a dedicated and talented volunteer, Don Millar, who photographed plants for over three years to capture the blooms and seeds during their season. The pictures and descriptions should help you recognize the plants you will encounter during restoration projects and on outings in this habitat. You can find a larger index of Upper Newport Bay plants by visiting the Newport Bay Naturalists and Friends website.

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California Buckwheat  (Eriogonum fasciculatum)

Plant: A small, low-spreading shrub 2 to 3 feet high. It is one of the most characteristic plants of the Coastal Sage and Southern California Chaparral. It is cherished by bees and makes an exceptionally fine honey. Common.
Flowers: Has white to pinkish flowers in dense terminal heads. The warm-brown of the fruiting heads gives color to the drying landscape.
Stem and Leaf: The many, narrow leaves are in bundles all along the stems.