Native or Nah? An Exploration of California's Iconic Plants

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California is home to a huge variety of ecosystems! From palm-lined beaches to towering redwood forests, the land is nothing short of iconic. But what grew here before colonization and the introduction of non-native species?

Hibiscus, bougainvillea, avocado - all Californian, right? You might be surprised! Learn about the origins of the plants we hold dear, and those that were not always here.

20% of proceeds go to native plant planting, cultural revitalization, land stewardship, and education via the Walqaqsh Native Seed Store, and/or Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation, Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy, or the Gabrieleno Tongva Tribal Council.

6 × 8 inch, 72 page, saddle-stitched, full color zine. Printed locally in Los Ángeles.

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California is home to a huge variety of ecosystems! From palm-lined beaches to towering redwood forests, the land is nothing short of iconic. But what grew here before colonization and the introduction of non-native species?

Hibiscus, bougainvillea, avocado - all Californian, right? You might be surprised! Learn about the origins of the plants we hold dear, and those that were not always here.

20% of proceeds go to native plant planting, cultural revitalization, land stewardship, and education via the Walqaqsh Native Seed Store, and/or Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation, Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy, or the Gabrieleno Tongva Tribal Council.

6 × 8 inch, 72 page, saddle-stitched, full color zine. Printed locally in Los Ángeles.