Vegetation Management and Maintenance Plan - Watsonville ...
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CALIFORNIA BLACKBERRY<br />
Rubus ursinus<br />
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES This evergreen vine is identified by its<br />
sprawling habit, prickly stems <strong>and</strong> its leaves, each divided into three<br />
leaflets. Blackberry forms white, rose-like flowers, each turning into a<br />
black berry in late summer. The plant can spread by rooting stem<br />
nodes, forming dense thickets.<br />
BLOOMS White, March - August.<br />
PREFERRED HABITAT Prefers sunny, well-drained areas. Spreads<br />
by seed <strong>and</strong> rooting stems; dense thickets can compete with invasive<br />
weeds. Common within the VMMM project area, often intermixing<br />
with the non-native Himalaya berry.<br />
CALIFORNIA ASTER<br />
Aster chilensis<br />
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES This small shrub is in the sunflower<br />
family. It is characterized by its clusters of small, violet to purple<br />
daisy-like flowers. The leaves are linear, 1-2 inches long, <strong>and</strong> attach<br />
closely to the stem. The shrub grows 1 to 3 feet tall <strong>and</strong> can form<br />
dense thickets. The flower heads are 1” wide in terminal heads.<br />
BLOOMS Violet - purple, January - December.<br />
PREFERRED HABITAT California aster prefers dry banks along<br />
creeks <strong>and</strong> sloughs. Within the VMMM project area a dense thicket<br />
grows along <strong>Watsonville</strong> Slough.
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