The fairy duster: The Fairy Duster is found in the sandy washes, slopes, and mesas of the Sonoran Desert and the Chaparral areas near San Diego county in California. The Fairy Duster has pink-orange puff balls that can be 2 inches in diameter. It is a low shrub that can grow up to 8-48 inches tall. The seeds of the Fairy duster look like dry pea pods. Eaten by many different Chaparral and Desert animals, the Fairy Duster is also used as decorative shrubs in gardens and landscapes. These can bloom all year round but mostly in February through May.
The Blue Oak tree is native to the state of California. It is located in the coast of North America. In the trees natural habitat it grows in the lower slopes of the coast ranges. It gets its unique name from its greenish blue leaves. Natives use to crush the leaves and use them as dye for clothing. The blue oaks bark is great for fires because It is sturdy and thick . The tree produces berries and acorns that the animals consume. The Natives also used the berries as food.
The Olive tree is another species that resides in the California Chaparral. It is the oldest known cultivated tree throughout history. The tree originated in Africa and then spread to other countries. It grows the best in hot climates, and it cannot survive in wet/cool areas. The average olive tree grows up to 50 feet, and lives to be 500 years old! The tree produces white flowers and olives, which are consumed by animals. Olive trees can only be harvested after the first 15 years of its life.