Native coastal shrub spotted thriving on the Sonoma coastline
iNaturalist: bigdawg5181
Native Plants
If you garden anywhere near the coast, coyote brush is the native shrub that shrugs off salt spray, wind, and drought while still feeding local pollinators.
Someone out exploring in Jenner, California spotted a coyote brush plant and logged it on iNaturalist, where other naturalists confirmed the identification. It's a common native shrub along the California coast, valued for holding sandy soil in place and feeding bees and other insects with its fall flowers.
Key Findings
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Observation confirmed as research-grade on iNaturalist, meaning the community verified the species ID.
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Location recorded as Jenner, CA 95450, a coastal town at the mouth of the Russian River.
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Species is Baccharis pilularis, a shrub native to California's coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.
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Technical Summary
A citizen scientist confirmed a coyote brush plant growing in Jenner, California, a coastal spot where this tough native shrub thrives in salty, windy conditions.
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coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis) observed in Jenner, CA 95450, USA
Research-grade observation of coyote brush in Jenner, CA 95450, USA.
Baccharis pilularis, called coyote brush, chaparral broom, and bush baccharis, is an evergreen shrub in the family Asteraceae native to California, Oregon, Washington, and Baja California. There are reports of isolated populations in New Mexico, most likely introduced.
