NATURE CENTER
These plants can be found within the Whittier Narrows Area and if you have trouble spotting one, just ask the friendly volunteers for help.
Yerba Santa was widely used as a medicinal plant by Native Americans and Spanish priests in the area.
Learn MoreThe California wild grape (Vitis californica) is a native climbing vine, producing edible fruit.
Learn MoreWhite sage (Salvia apiana) is considered the most sacred plant for Native Americans, with lots of practical uses as well, as food and medicine.
Learn MorePurple sage (Salvia leucophylla) is easily confused with black sage and sometimes hybridize with other species.
Learn MoreJuncus, also called basket rush, (Juncus textilis) is a slim sturdy blade, and a very useful member of the family.
Learn MoreCoomon Gourd (Cucurbita foetidissima) is known by other names, such as Stinking Gourd or Calabazilla.
Learn MoreTeddy bear cholla (Opuntia bigelovii) is just one of a large family of opuntias with easkily dettached spines.
Learn MoreBlack sage (Salvia mellifera) is abundantly found throughout the area, full of light blue flowers from March to June.
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