California buckwheat, Eastern Mojave buckwheat

Description:

A low growing shrub with short needle-like deep green leaves. Flowers in large heads, white tinged with pink appearing in summer and early fall when few other native shrubs are in bloom.

Habitat:

Casa Romantica grounds. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens was built by city father Ole Hanson as his family home in 1927. The grounds feature succulent gardens, original tile walkways, a small amphitheater, all kinds of nooks and crannies, and sweeping ocean views.