malosma laurina rhusifolia - santa monica mtns - 120722

angiosperms branches twigs stems anacardiaceae cashew family laurel sumac rhus tissue malosma laurina perennial shrub evergreen green brown winter leaf glabrous simple alternate lanceolate entire growth foliage santa monica mountains malibu coastal sage scrub chaparral shrubland vegetation california conservation tranquility ecosystem nature indigenous native plants peaceful environment biodiversity botany natural beauty flora scenic hiking love allure wild inspiration