Eriodictyon californicum - California Yerba Santa (Plant) Illustrated Books with “Joshua Tree National Park”

with “Joshua Tree National Park” written on the toes

Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Frangula californica Common Name California Coffeeberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color Yellow

Produces bright red (but not edible) berries in summer that birds enjoy

Eriodictyon californicum - California Yerba Santa (Plant) Illustrated Books with “Joshua Tree National Park”An excellent plant for butterfly habitats, as its flowers attract many different species. It's also excellent for erosion contol on dry hills and slopes. It spreads vigorously by rhizomes and can become invasive. Photos by Deniz Wilson, Irene, and Aniket Murarka iNaturalist, respectively. Plant Characteristics Family Name Boraginaceae Species Name Eriodictyon californicum Common Name California Yerba Santa Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun,