The Way We Lived: California Indian Stories, Songs, and Reminiscences Wildflowers Plant Characteristics Species Name Garrya

Plant Characteristics Species Name Garrya elliptica 'James Roof' Common Name James Roof Silk Tassel Bush Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Roots can be invasive

High wildlife value

Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Blue Flowering Months January

rock crevices

The Way We Lived: California Indian Stories, Songs, and Reminiscences Wildflowers Plant Characteristics Species Name GarryaHere, in their own words, indigenous voices reclaim the narrative of California Indians. Before contact, Californias Native people comprised five hundred independent tribal groups whose cultural and linguistic multiplicity expressed a sense of incalculable human richness. Reflecting that diversity, this collection of personal histories, songs, chants, and stories draws together a range of experiences from throughout the state and across generations to