Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course presents a study of California plant communities and the environments that shape them. The course focuses on the dominant and typical plant constituents of each vegetation unit, emphasizing native species that are currently used in the nursery industry. The effects of habitat, soil, and climatic factors on plant species in their natural and horticultural environment will be discussed, while also exploring possibilities for integration into residential landscapes. Local field trips to select California vegetation environments will be scheduled, with destinations based on season and term. 