Quail Ridge Reserve Description
Located on a precipitous peninsula in one of the driest parts
of the northern California Coast Ranges, the Quail Ridge Reserve
projects into Lake Berryessa and holds outstanding remnants of extremely
rare native grassland, savanna, and oak woodland habitats. The near-pristine
understory is relatively free of introduced annuals and includes
remaining strongholds of native grasses, including purple needlegrass,
junegrass, California oniongrass, and California fescue. The woodlands
harbor a diverse mix of oak species, such as valley, interior live,
blue, black, and scrub oak along with numerous hybrids, including
oracle oak.
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