Iva hayesiana
Iva hayesiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names San Diego marsh-elder and San Diego povertyweed.
It is native to northwestern Baja California and Southern California, in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Bernardino Counties.
Description
Iva hayesiana is a shrubby perennial herb approaching one meter in height. Its green oval-shaped leaves are fleshy, glandular, aromatic, and 3 to 6 centimeters long.The flowers are nearly invisible; male flowers have translucent corollas and simple yellow stamens and female flowers, if they occur, lack corollas altogether. This is a plant of mineral-rich waterways such as intermittent streams and alkali flats.
Conservation
Threats to the plant include development of coastal habitat and waterways. It is a.;Cultivation
This species is recommended for use as an ornamental plant in fire-resistant landscaping in Southern California.