Plants along Skyline Trail

Skyline Gardens native plant list

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Peruse the list of 276 native plants by name that have been  found along the trail and in the surrounding area. Or check out the photos below to help identify what you see.

White flowers

Red, Orange and Yellow flowers

Blue and Purple and Pink flowers

Woody plants (trees and shrubs)

Ferns 

Grasses & Grass-like

Exotic plants (introduced to the area,non-native)

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Some of these plants live in relative peace with the native flora while others can dominate if allowed to grow uninhibited. These aggressive plants are labelled invasive. 

East Bay Regional Parks wildflower guide

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Use this site to help identify flowering plants on the trail using photos, They are organized by color as well as by scientific name.