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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Wild Heliotrope (Heliotropium curassavicum)

Plant: A fleshy perennial herb with spreading stems 6 to 12 inches high
Flowers: The flowers are white, purplish near the center with yellow spots in the throat. Arranged in coiled spikes 2¼ to 4½ inches long.
Fruit: Rounded, not hairy, with 4 nutlets
Leaf: The succulent leaves are ¼ to 1½ inches long on short stems.