Flora and Fauna of Dictionary Hill
This list includes Native and Non - Native Vascular Plants from Dictionary Hill's Open Space Summit, and nearby Slopes, and Ravines (Subject to revision as new observations occur) Data compiled after 2003 EIR, were from observations by Dillane and Merzbacher. Includes plant lists from 2003 (EIR) - 2023 present. Most current update 5/13/23. *Use as checklist to see how many you can find. 
Snakes of Dictionary Hill
Rattle Snake Encounters

If you see or hear a rattle snake, stop and back up slowly.  Spot and point to the snake if you are with others.

Stay on trails and away from dense brush to reduce surprise encounters with rattle snakes. Wear long pants, boots, and keep dogs on a short leash.  Avoid lifting rocks and logs.

If bitten by a snake, call 911 ASAP.  Keep the injured body part just below heart level while removing anything that connstricts swelling: shoes, rings, watches.  
Stay calm but act quickly.

Snakes are a vital part of the biodiversity of nature.  We must treat them with respect. 
Reptiles of Dictionary Hill 


Non - Venomous Snakes


California Kingsnake


Coastal Rosy Boa Snake


San Diego Gopher Snake


Ring Necked Snake


Striped Racer Snake


Black Headed Snake


Brahminy Blindsnake


Venomous Snakes 


Southern Pacific Rattlesnake




Other Reptiles on Dictionary Hill - Lizards
 (No venomous Lizards live in San Diego County)


Coastal Horned Lizard


Coastal Whiptail Lizard


Orange Throated Whiptail Lizard


Common Side Blotched Lizard


Granite Spiny Lizard


Western Fence Lizard


San Diego Alligator Lizard


Gilberts Skink


Western Skink