French Lavender
INTRODUCTION Lavandula stoechas, commonly known as French Lavender, may also be referred to as Spanish Lavender or “topped” lavender....
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- Apr 29, 2022
Fan Aloe
INTRODUCTION Kumara plicatilis (Fan Aloe), previously known as Aloe plicatilis, is one of only 2 species in the genus Kumara. This...
Sutro Stewards
- Apr 27, 2022
Pride of Maderia
INTRODUCTION Echium candicans (Pride of Madeira) is a large herbaceous perennial subshrub in the family Boraginaceae. As the name...
Sutro Stewards
- Feb 25, 2022
Mexican Bush Sage
By: Nika Allison Salvia leucantha, Commonly known as the Mexican Bush Sage, is a type of herb which is native to california, and is...
Sutro Stewards
- Feb 23, 2022
Lacey Phacelia
By: Alex Taylor One plant I came across in my neighborhood was the lacy phacelia, or phacelia tanacetifolia in Latin. The lacy phacelia...
Sutro Stewards
- Jan 31, 2022
Getting to Know Your Crew Leaders: Joe Creitz
Joe is a recent graduate from our 2021 Crew Leader Trainees. After taking his new found skills to the next level, Joe has officially...
Sutro Stewards
- Dec 7, 2021
Nature in my Neighborhood
By: Yahya Hasan Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) Large geographical range Wild & Native Many animals eat the berries Used for medical...
Sutro Stewards
- Dec 7, 2021
Welcome to our Apprentices, Geri and Sam!
We are beyond excited to welcome our two newest apprentices! These two are joining us to help us do even more amazing on the ground work,...
Sutro Stewards
- Dec 3, 2021
Native and Non-Native Plants of California
By: Maeve Gilbert Pyracantha angustifolia Narrowleaf Firethorn The firethorn is a non-native, invasive shrub that grows mainly in...
Sutro Stewards
- Nov 30, 2021
Friend or Foe? Cottonwood Poplar, Populus nigra
By: Shari Jones Populus nigra, the black poplar (also known as the Lombardy Poplar), is a species of cottonwood poplar, the type of...
Sutro Stewards
- Oct 27, 2021
What is Growing?
By: Jillian DeBlanc Common name: Malva rosa, Island Mallow Scientific: Malva assurgentiflora (previously Lavatera Assurgentiflora) When...
Sutro Stewards
- Oct 25, 2021
Aloe
By: Jessie Liang Aloe is native to tropical southern Africa, Madagascar, Jordan, the Arabian Peninsula also in the island of the Indian...
Sutro Stewards
- Sep 27, 2021
Star Jasmine
By: Will Luu Star Jasmine Trachelospermum Jasminoides Ornamental The plant originates from China It normally blooms late spring to early...
Sutro Stewards
- Sep 24, 2021
Cherry Trees
By: Alex Taylor The cherry blossom is famous for its beauty. In Japanese culture, it can symbolize the circle of life. There are many...
Sutro Stewards
- Sep 22, 2021
Matoke
By: Jessie Liang Name: Matoke, aka Matooke, Ekitootye ( Southwestern Uganda) Ebitoke (Northwestern Tanzania) Originated from Uganda...
Sutro Stewards
- Sep 17, 2021
Common Native Plants Around Berkeley’s Historic Shoreline
By: Alex Brandmeyer Riding west across the Berkeley 1-80 bike overpass, the San Francisco Bay and shoreline come into view as part of the...
Sutro Stewards
- Sep 15, 2021
Fungi + Southern Magnolias
By: Skylar Philips I currently live in northern Georgia. Fortunately, my backyard is an ecosystem in its own right. Right outside, I...
Sutro Stewards
- Sep 10, 2021
Black Medick Salad? Maybe not
By: Kathryn Kaufman BLACK MEDICK (MEDICAGO LUPULINA) The black medick, or Medicago Lulupina, grows pretty much everywhere in lawns...
Sutro Stewards
- Sep 8, 2021
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
By: Will Luu Ornamental This tree comes from Japan, Central China, and Korea It normally blooms from May to June I never see any wildlife...
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