Poison Sumac

Poison Sumac

It is a painful irony that one of the very spectacular hardy shrubs is poisonous to most people. This is poison sumac, one of the most brilliant native plants of

Bush Bindweed

Bindweed

The bush bindweed (Convolvulus cneorum), a morning glory from the Mediterranean, is one of the best-loved small shrubs in Pacific Coast gardens.  It is cherished for its wealth of bloom,