Plant Galls of the Western United States Grass and Los Padres National Forest

and Los Padres National Forest

Seeing that California's rich native flora was quickly disappearing

Growth Rate Fast Endangered N/A Growth Habit Upright

May Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 20ft

Plant Galls of the Western United States Grass and Los Padres National ForestBeautiful and bizarre, plant galls are growths of various shapes, sizes, and colors produced in response to invading organisms. Describing 536 species of galls and their causative agents, Plant Galls of the Western United States explores this unique realm with stunning photos and fascinating information about the life cycles of the organisms involved. Often species specific, plant galls can be shaped like stars, baskets, clubs, wigs, bowls, and cups,