Monrovia Canyon Park - Laurel Sumac

(Malosma laurina)

This member of the Sumac Family (Anacardiaceae) can be found in the park and along the lower Clamshell Truck Trail in the Monrovia Hillside Wilderness Preserve (HWP), where this photo was taken. Clearly seen are the dried seedheads of this plant that are a very popular foodsource for chaparral birds.