Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay

Alkali Weed (Cressa truxillensis)

Plant: Low branching perennial herb that colonizes an area where alkali soils exist.  Erect stems to 10 inches tall.  Dies back to perennial root in autum.

Plant: Back Bay Dr.- 30-Jul-04

Plant: Back Bay Dr.- 7-Jul-05

Date: 7/27/2005