Eriodictyon californicum - California Yerba Santa (Plant) Fire This federally endangered barberry is

This federally endangered barberry is found only on the northern Channel Islands

No longer recognized as a subspecies

It likes water and can have invasive roots that help with soil stabilization

October Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 2ft

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Eriodictyon californicum - California Yerba Santa (Plant) Fire This federally endangered barberry isAn excellent plant for butterfly habitats, as its flowers attract many different species. It's also excellent for erosion contol on dry hills and slopes. It spreads vigorously by rhizomes and can become invasive. Photos by Deniz Wilson, Irene, and Aniket Murarka iNaturalist, respectively. Plant Characteristics Family Name Boraginaceae Species Name Eriodictyon californicum Common Name California Yerba Santa Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun,