The California Woodland Plant List, dated January 7, 2026, provides an overview of native plant species found in the state’s woodland regions. The list includes a variety of shrubs, grasses, and flowering plants that are characteristic of California’s natural habitats.
Among the notable plants featured are several manzanita varieties such as John Dourley Manzanita (Arctostaphylos ‘John Dourley’) and Dr. Hurd Manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita ‘Dr. Hurd’). Other species on the list include California Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana), Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis), Sedge (Carex praegracilis), Buckbrush (Ceanothus cuneatus), and Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis).
The list also highlights Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus betuloides), Bush Monkey Flower (Diplacus aurantiacus), California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum ‘Catalina’), and California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum). Additional entries include Coffeeberry (Frangula californica), Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), Silver Bush Lupine (Lupinus albifrons), Mountain Coyote Mint (Monardella odoratissima), and Coyote Mint ‘Russian River’ (Monardella villosa).
Grasses such as Deergrass (Muhlenbergia rigens) and needlegrasses like Foothill Needlegrass (Stipa lepida) and Purple Needlegrass (Stipa pulchra) are included, reflecting the diversity of grass species in these woodlands. The list is rounded out by flowering plants like Elegant Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata) and Red Ribbons Clarkia (Clarkia concinna), along with iconic state symbols such as the California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica).
This compilation serves as a resource for those interested in understanding or restoring native woodland ecosystems in California.
