Aster Family Moss Landing, CA June 24, 2006 This plant is a small shrub that grows near the beach. Like many other beach plants, it has leathery leaves.
Buckthorn Family Moss Landing, CA June 30, 2006 This one had a name plate with it, so it was easy to identify.
Buckwheat Family June 24, 2006 Moss Landing, CA Buckwheats are quite common in the western states. Coast Buckwheat has silvery, spoon-shaped leaves which are located near the base of the plant.
