Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay

Goldfields  (Lasthenia californica)
Plant: Slender annual, unbranched, slightly hairy, to 6 inches tall.
Flowers: Yellow, 3/4 inch across.
Leaf: Opposite on the stems, needle like about 1 inch long.

Flowering period:   March and May
Use by Indians:  
Can be found here: Interpretive Center
Native Plant: Yes Halophyte: No
Family Name: Sunflower
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Date: 9/5/2005