Garden Escapes
Garden escapes are introduced species, plants that have established in the area - via their seeds, underground runners, or by exuberant growth - beyond the limits of gardens where planted. Some may be reproducing in the wild as invasive species and noxious weeds. Because of the large population of the Bay Area and its variety of garden styles, many plant species may be encountered as garden escapes.
- Among those seen are:
- Acacia spp.
- Bougainvillea spp.
- Common Broom (Spanish, French, others)
- Cortaderia spp. (Pampas grass)
- Eucalyptus spp.
- Forget-me-nots (Myosotis discolor and M. latifolia)
- Ice plant - several genera
- Ivy - Hedera spp.
- Lavender
- Nassella tenuissima - Mexican feather grass
- Pelargonium spp.
- Pennisetum setaceum
- Rubus armeniacus – Himalayan Blackberry
- Searocket
- Vinca major
Read more about this topic: List Of San Francisco Bay Area Wildflowers
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