California Chaparral
California Chaparral Fire ParticlesThis file contains the charred plant material from these fires. The burnt clay and fire retardant is the same for this wild fire as it is for all other wildfires. California chaparral includes geni of Adenostoma (greasewood), Purshia (bitterbrush), Heteromeles (toyon), Cercocarpus (mountain mahogany), Prunus (cherries), and members of the families Rhamnaceae (buckthorn), Ericaceae (heather), Fagaceae (beech), and Anacrdiaceae (sumac). Quercus (Shrub live oak) is common on north facing slopes and moister areas. Platanus (arizona sycamore) is also present. Redshanks (Adenostoma sparsiflolium) Leaf Ash
Adenostoma sparsifolium Bloom Ash
Adenostoma sparsifolium Bark Ash
Adenostoma sparsifolium Twig Ash
Click here for more images of combustion residue from redshanks. California Chaparral2013 
Powerhouse Fire 2013 
Etiwanda Fire 2014 
Sand Fire 2016 
Holy Fire 2018 
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