Note columnar seed capsules near bottom of picture. Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 10-07-11. © Joan Avise |
Alkali heath Frankenia salina An evergreen perennial that appears golden in fall when covered with yellowish columnar seed capsules. It is adapted to alkaline soil, and grow in salt marshes, beaches and alkaline wetlands. The leaves contain glands that excrete excess salt. Back to Frankeniaceae of Orange County, California |
Appears golden from numerous columnar seed capsules. Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 10-07-11. © Joan Avise |
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 10-07-11. © Joan Avise |
With Minute Pirate Bug (Orius tristicolor). Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 10-07-11. © Joan Avise |
5-6 stamens and style with three branches. Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 10-07-11. © Joan Avise |
Note salt excreting glands on leaves. Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 10-07-11. © Joan Avise |
Forming seed capsules. Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 10-07-11. © Joan Avise |
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 10-07-11. © Joan Avise |
Can form dense mats. Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 10-07-11. © Joan Avise |
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. 7-15-06. © Joan Avise |
Aliso Canyon, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Orange County, CA. 8/24/13. © Peter J. Bryant |
Aliso Canyon, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Orange County, CA. 8/24/13. © Peter J. Bryant |
Aliso Canyon, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Orange County, CA. 8/24/13. © Peter J. Bryant |
Aliso Canyon, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Orange County, CA. 8/24/13. © Peter J. Bryant |