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Presidio of San Francisco
Mock Heather
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Will Elder, NPS |
Mock Heather on the dunes at Crissy Field. |
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Origin Of Genus Name: From the Greek ereika for "heath," and meris or meros for "division or part," referring to the heath-like leaves.
Presidio Locations: Found in stabilized dunes and inland sandy soils.
Range In State: Throughout coastal California. The Presidio is the type locality for this species.
Description: This native perennial shrub has tiny leaves that grow in a fan shape. Its cylindrical fruit is hairy with a white to tan pappus (similar to the windblown part of a dandelion.) The yellow flowers have 2-6 small petals. Mock Heather, also known as California Goldenbush, is one of the dominant plants found in the central dune scrub plant community. Blooms September to October.
Native Californian Uses: The Coast Miwok heated the leaves and used them for skin sores.
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Did You Know?
In the aftermath of a tragic fire that killed four family members of General John Pershing, the army built a fire station at the Presidio. The new Presidio Fire Station was the first on any U.S. Army post to house a permanent fire company with trained firefighters.
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Last Updated: January 18, 2008 at 17:33 EST |