Monterey County has an extraordinary range of wildflowers: 2300 different species in over 140 families. The county is geographically and geologically very diverse; for details go to the Geography/Habitats page.  This site is a guide to wildflowers, shrubs and trees found in these very different habitats.  Some of them are spread across the whole county, others only in very restricted areas.  I hope this site inspires you to explore unfamiliar parts of this county, and to discover the beauty that is to be found here. Enjoy!