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Native plants for birds in California
California's extraordinary habitat range—from Pacific coastline to Sierra peaks to Mojave Desert—supports the highest bird diversity of any U.S. state. Candidate plants must be checked against county-level native distribution, local ecoregion, soil, moisture, and invasive-species rules.
Plants awaiting local validation
Cardinal Flower
Broadly native in eastern and central North America; verify county-level status
Review profile →vineTrumpet Honeysuckle
Eastern and south-central United States
Review profile →shrubAmerican Elderberry
Much of eastern and central North America
Review profile →shrubCanadian Serviceberry
Eastern North America, especially the Atlantic region
Review profile →treeFlowering Dogwood
Eastern North America
Review profile →shrubWinterberry
Eastern North America
Review profile →flowerCommon Sunflower
Native to much of North America; local status varies
Review profile →flowerPurple Coneflower
Central and southeastern United States; widely cultivated beyond native range
Review profile →treeAmerican Holly
Eastern and south-central United States
Review profile →treeEastern Redcedar
Eastern and central North America
Review profile →flowerBlack-eyed Susan
Broadly native in North America; local status varies
Review profile →shrubCommon Buttonbush
Broadly native across much of North America
Review profile →Why this page is not indexed yet
Broad native ranges are not enough for a state recommendation. This preview becomes indexable only after every listed plant passes state or county distribution, invasive-risk, and care-data checks.
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