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Goldentop Grass

Lamarckia aurea

Description:

"It is an annual plant, typically 30-45 centimetres in height, with clusters of golden flowers in a panicle 5–8 cm long and 2-2.5 cm broad." - Wikipedia

Habitat:

At trailhead of Daley Ranch in mixed chaparral. This is not native. "In the Mediterranean area, where it originates, it is considered a desirable ornamental garden grass, while elsewhere in Southern Iran, Europe and North America it is considered a weed." - Wikipedia

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Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 12, 2012
Submitted on Apr 14, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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