Santa Cruz Island Trip, Beach Bur-Sage (Ambrosia chamissonis) (gray-green leaves) and Pink Sand verbena (Abronia umbellata var. umbellata) (red stem)

Date
May 17, 2016
Media Format
Born Digital
Photographer
Katelin Davis
Santa Cruz Island Trip, Beach Bur-Sage (Ambrosia chamissonis) (gray-green leaves) and Pink Sand verbena (Abronia umbellata var. umbellata) (red stem)

Location Information

Place Name
Santa Cruz Island
Country:
United States
State:
California
County:
Santa Barbara
Is this photo taken on the Channel Islands?
Yes

Plant Information

Plant(s) Pictured
Silver Burr Ragweed (Ambrosia chamissonis)
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Alternative Common Names
Beachweed, Silver, Beach-bur, Silver Burr Ragweed, Silver Beachweed, Silver Bur Ragweed
Native Status
Native
Plant Type/Growth Form
perennial herb
Blooming Period
Summer, Fall
Plant Communities
Ambrosia chamissonis, Coastal Strand
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
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Purple Sand Verbena (Abronia umbellata var. umbellata)
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Alternative Common Names
Purple Sand Verbena
Native Status
Native
Plant Type/Growth Form
annual herb
Cultivars
Yes
Synonyms Long
Abronia umbellata ssp. umbellata
Flower Color
Pink
Primary Plant Part
Whole Plant

General Subject

General Subject
Channel Islands/Island Plants
Culture Subject
Public Education
Educational Activity Name
Santa Cruz Island field trip
Education Type
Field Trip

Image & Format Details

Index Number
BD_28596
Decade
2010s
Photo Orientation
Landscape
Collection
SBBG Born Digital Image Collection
Image & Format Tags
Color photograph