Dendrology of the Tolowa Dunes State Park 1 | Page 49

Map Courtesy of USGS

Abronia latifolia

yellow sand verbena

Habitat:

Yellow Sand Verbina occurs found in dunes and other sandy beach areas where it forms low lying mats to 3 feet across. Range extends from British Columbia to Southern California. Elevation sea level to 30 feet (Randall et al 1988).

Height to3 ft long.

Leaf opposite, triangular to circular, 1-2 in long and wide. Flowers are small yellow trumpet, 5-lobed, 1/4" to 3/4" long and wide; in rounded cluster of 17-35, on long stalk from leaf axil. Fruits are capsules, tapered at both ends, 1/4" to 1/6" long; with 3-5 wings (Randall et al 1988).