Native Plant Fun Facts: The gorgeous Fremontodendron californicum

Native Plant Fun Facts: The gorgeous Fremontodendron californicum

This week’s featured California native plant is the hardy, gorgeous Fremontodendron californicum, commonly known as California flannelbush. The most notable feature of Fremontodendron californicum is its stunning bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring, so look for them as you walk in your neighborhood these days.

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Native Plant Fun Facts: Phenomenal Phacelia!

Native Plant Fun Facts: Phenomenal Phacelia!

This week’s featured native plant is the gorgeous Phacelia californica, commonly known as Rock Phacelia and the less appealing name of California scorpionweed. The photos and video featured here are from GFE’s mother plant, which sprung up along the garden’s middle staircase about three years ago.

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