| Plant: A small, low-spreading shrub 2 to 3 feet tall. 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. |   |
| Flowering period: | April to October |
| Use by Indians: | Medicine for headache, stomach ache and as an eyewash. |
| Can be found here: | Big Canyon, Bayview Nature Trail, Back Bay Drive |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Buckwheat |
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Date: 10/17/2005
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