Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Salt Marsh Bird's Beak (Cordylanthus maritimus)
Plant:   An annual plant that grows in the very upper tidal zone of the salt marsh.   8 to 10 inches tall.  The number of plants will vary each year depending on the growing conditions. 
Plant: Shellmaker Island - 19-Apr-03
Plant: Big Canyon - 2-May-03
Date: 11/16/2003