Plants that support Big-eared wood rat
7 plants
Coastal Lipfern*
Myriopteris intertexta
fern
Incorporates fern fronds into nest structures; uses for cover
Bay Area native
Desert Gold Parsnip*
Aphyllon tuberosum
perennial herb
Omnivorous diet including plant material; tubers accessible in rocky outcrops
Bay Area native
Desert Mallow*
Malacothamnus hallii
shrub
Dense branching structure provides nest site protection
Bay Area native
Mexicali Onion
Allium peninsulare var. peninsulare
geophyte
Bulbs and foliage available seasonally; opportunistic foraging
Bay Area native
Nodding Needlegrass*
Stipa cernua
grass
seed collection and storage during autumn months
Bay Area native
Santa Barbara Sedge
Carex barbarae
grass
constructs nests among dense sedge clumps for protection
Bay Area native
Turkey Pea
Sanicula tuberosa
perennial herb
seed collection and caching for winter food stores
Bay Area native