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Western Sword Fern Polystichum munitum Shady, damp areas Wood Fern Family Native	· Common under redwoods · Each frond has a central stem and alternating “leaves”, ½” across and about 4 inches long. · The base of each “leaf” is wider near the stem, reminding one of the handle guard of a sword. · [3] [5] [7] Common
Chain Fern Woodwardia fimbriata Shady, damp areas Blechnaceae Family Native	· Flat, double-cut fronds. · Large spores on the bottom of some fronds. · [3] [5] Common in or next to streams.
Bracken Fern Pteridium aquilinum Shady, damp areas Bracken Fern Family Native	· Overall triangle shape · The triangle shape is green in the late spring, but brown from last year’s dead leaves through much of the winter and spring. · [3] [5] [7] Common
Rattlesnake Grass Briza maxima Sunny, dry areas Grass Famly Not Native	· Distinctive seed cages have sections like the tail of a rattlesnake. · Thin stems and large seed cages cause the plant to move in light breezes. · [5] [7] Common
Rush Juncus spp. All areas Rush Family Native	· Round, stiff stems · No noticable leaves · Little flower bunches near the tips, or at the tips of the stem. · [5] [7] Common
Tall Flatsedge Cyperus eragrostis All areas Sedge Family Native	· Triangular, erect stems · Long, thin leaves at the top of the stem, just below the flower · Lots of green seeds at the top of the stem, which turn brown. · [7] Common on Gravity Car Road.
Wild Oats Avena fatua Sunny, dry areas Grass Famly Not Native	· Nodding green flowers soon turn to brown seed husks. · Stems stand tall and erect. · [5] Less common on Railroad Grade.