Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Marsh Rosemary, Sea Lavender
(Limonium californicum)
Plant: Perennial with a woody base that grows to 8 to 16 inches tall.
Flowers: Many small pale violet on a branching stem 8 to 16 inches tall.
Leaf: Produced at ground level, egg shaped, 2 to 8 inches long on long stems. No leaves on flower stems.
Flowering period:
July to December
Can be found here:
Indian Springs, Shellmaker Island
Native Plant: Yes
Halophyte: Yes
Family Name: Leadwort
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Date: 11/16/2003