Help ID plants from Santa Monica Mountains

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Thomas Fischer, Nov 27, 2015.

  1. Thomas Fischer

    Thomas Fischer New Member

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    Hi,
    I'm planning a group hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. To tell people a little about plants, I photos of plants that appear on the hike. If someone could help me ID them, it would be super awesome.

    The location of the first two plants is in the shade under trees near a seasonally dry creek.
    * Plant 1 is a human-high stalk with big, green leaves.
    * Plant 2 is a bush that's more wide than high. It has clusters of small white flowers with a prominent yellow in the center. The flower petals are pulled back. There are also pea-sized green berries growing. Is this a kind of nightshade plant?


    The location of the last plant is on the sunny hillside surrounded by chaparral.
    * Plant 3 is a tough, dry bush about knee high. The leaves are tiny, long, and hard. The flowers are pink-brownish in a cluster. Is this a type of sagebrush?


    Thomas
     

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  2. Andrey Zharkikh

    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    #2 - yes, Solanum sp. (S. americanum or S. nigrum)
     
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    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    1 - Nicotiana glauca (an invasive weed in your area)
     
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    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    #2 ... or S. douglasii, if the anthers are over 2 1/4 mm long.
     
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    Thank you for the excellent information!
     

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