Both Northern (32100) and Central (32200) Coastal Scrubs pass into Diablan Sage Scrub in the drier interior. Stands are dominated by Artemisia californica, Eriogonum fasciculatum, and Salvia mellifera with plenty of Mimulus aurantiacus also present. In comparison with other Coastal Scrubs, this type has a poorer shrub flora but a greater diversity of perennial herbs.
SITE FACTORS:
Shallow, rocky soils, typically on hot
southern exposures. Depauperate examples of this community frequently
are found on roadcuts or similar disturbances.
DISTRIBUTION:
Inner Coast Ranges from Mount Diablo south to the Cholame Hills, well
inland from the coastal fog incursion zone.
UPDATE: 11/97
Source: Holland, 1986
Digital Text: NatureBase