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Kearney Mesa Vernal Pools (Carroll Canyon) The northwestern corner of the Kearny Mesa is dissected
by a number of canyons forming a series of plateaus.
Many of these support vernal pools. The dominant vegetation in the area is chaparral, with
chamise, Adenostoma fasciculatum, predominating and toyon, Heteromeles
arbutifolia, and mission manzanita, Xylococcus bicolor, present in some
abundance. In the vernal pool portions, several rare or uncommon
plants are found including Brodiaea orcuttii, Eryngium aristulatum var.
parishii, Ophioglossum californicum, and Pogogyne abramsii. Among the other rare or uncommon plants occurring on the
plateaus or canyon sides are Monardella linoides ssp. viminea, Muilla
clevelandii, and Cneoridium dumosum. Animal life is relatively abundant and typical of the
region. Sandstones and other marine sedimentary rocks of the
Pleistocene Linda Vista Formation underlie the area. Mima mounds occur here. Integrity: Developments are encroaching on the area but
some of the pools are virtually undisturbed. Use: Private Ref: Purer,
E. D. 1939.
Ecological Study of Vernal Pools in San Diego County, California.
Ecology 20: pp. 217-229. April 1981
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