The disturbed state has a predominance of non-native annual grasses and forbs such as Mediterranean grass (Schismus arabicus) and redstem stork’s bill (Erodium cicutarium).
After surface disturbance by grazing/browsing impacts, white bursage (Ambrosia dumosa) may initially increase and then eventually decrease giving away to introduced annuals. Fire may take out shrubs as well leading toward invasion of introduced species.
White burrobush (Hymenoclea salsola) is the primary perennial pioneer plant. over time Creosote re-sprouts and expands.
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