Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay

Twiggy Wreath Plant  (Stephanomeria diegensis)

Flowers: White to pinkish on the top and purplish on the back, 5 toothed at the tips.  Solitary or clustered on short stiffly-spreading branches.  Has fewer petals than Cliff Aster and the flowers are found all along the stem, not just at the top.

Flower: Bayview Nature Trail - 26-Jul-03

Seed Head: Bayview Nature Trail -  - 21-Aug-03

Date: 6/12/2008