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James Reserve

James Reserve

James San Jacinto Mountains and Oasis de los Osos Reserves

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James Plants

There are over 200 species of plants found on the James Reserve.  They range from the biggest Ponderosa pine in Southern California found near the Trailfinders Lodge to lichens and mosses that seek out moist or dry areas of the forest floor or, often, other plants. The various species of trees give the James its characteristic forest structure but it is the multitude of herbaceous plants found under the trees that provide the colorful flowers and green ground cover that make the forest a verdant and vibrant community. Each plant comes into its own in its appropriate season and so their flowers can be found year round at the James. Here are just a few of the varied plants waiting to be viewed and studied at the James.

 

Immature female pine cones ready to be pollenated
Lichen growing on old log near the campground
Lichen growing on old stump
Horsetail fern growing along Strawberry Creek
Huge Coulter Pine cone characteristic of the San Jacinto Mountains
Young oak leaves stretching out to gather the spring sunshine
Small flowering plant that can be found in open areas in the forest
Flowering shrub along Strawberry Creek
Wild strawberry flower
Snow plant, an early spring saprophytic plant at the James
Delicate flowers of the manzanita tree common at the James
Pine pollen being released from the male cones
Manzanita flowers
Yucca plant flowering
Largest Ponderosa pine in Southern California
Fern fiddle heads emerging at the Jame in mid-spring
Lemon lily
Scarlet Penstimon
Scarlet Penstimon
Wild Blue Flax
Western Wall Flower

  Besides the abundant native plants growing on the James, like so many other areas, the James Reserve has been invaded by several non-native species.  Some of these invasive species are relatively benign, such as the plantago, which occupies a relatively limited area along the entrance road.  Others, such as western cheatgrass become noxious species that invade large areas, excluding native species.  Though these invasive species can present problems to the management of the Reserve, they also do provide research opportunities regarding their impacts on the forest as well as how those impacts might be controlled. 

 

Invasive Plantago

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Live feed cameras

Live feed view of the bird feeders at the James Reserve. The Reserve has a high diversity of bird life and multiple feeders are in place. Due to recent bear activity the feeders and the cameras have been temporarily discontinued.

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Important Reserve Guidelines

  • Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the Reserve.
  • Open fires are limited to the barbecues
  • No Pets are permitted on the Reserve.
  • You are responsible for cleaning up after yourselves.
  • Please conserve electricity by turning off all lights when not in use, especially the bathrooms.
  • Please minimize use of water as it takes electricity to pump the water.
  • Except when unloading, all vehicles are to be parked in the lower parking area (see map).
  • Both Reserve gates are to remain locked at all times.

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