Grass

With some chainsaws, bulldozers, and a budget, it's not all that difficult to root out the invasive non-native eucalyptus trees (see preceding post), but European grasses are another matter. They are relentless and, let's face it, here to stay. Outcroppings of serpentine keep them in check and allow native forbs and bunchgrasses to eke out a living here and there. Elsewhere, like Arastradero Preserve, the newcomers thrive– and who can deny their loveliness?