What kinds of plants grow at Bolsa Chica?
Both native and non-native plants typical of marine wetlands abound in the tidal portion of the reserve, such as Pickleweed, Battis, Cord Grass, Saltbushes, Rushes and Sea Purslane. Upland areas and sand dunes support a variety of grasses, Goldenbush, Marsh Fleabane, Sand Verbena, Beach Primrose, and many, many others too numerous to list.