I think the species might be americanum or chenopodioides. Note that the leaves are not toothed on these two. Here is a link that might be useful: S. americanum on Dave's Garden

I can definitely relate to your concerns, wcgypsy. I put myself through UCSB by being a firefighter in the Los Padres N.F., first at Lake Casitas and then up Hwy 33 in Wheeler's Gorge above Ojai in the mid-80s. Boy did that area burn back then (including that huge Wheeler fire) and the climate seems to have made the area even more dangerous to conflagrations these days. But I have to wonder if it's worth letting it change your travel plans? It's tough to save your valuables even if you're home when there's a rapid evacuation and Oct really is the most beautiful month to travel in the West, imo. Perhaps securing the heirlooms and valuables somewhere safe if you feel your property is vulnerable to wildfire no matter what vegetative precautions you and your neighbors take before traveling? Tough call, I have a few friends in the area who lost everything to a fire off Old San Marcos Rd awhile back and I can understand wanting to be there in an emergency, but it's awful to fear a disaster and have it keep you from doing what you want.

Marie, congratulations on your new grandniece. Did you get to see her this weekend? Deb, I was out of town most of last week, headed Tuesday back to Dallas for work. Your box arrived Tuesday, so I got to sort through it on my way to the airport. Haven't had a chance to post until now. Thank you for all the wonderful stuff, I'm gonna find places for them today or tomorrow before I head back to Dallas for hopefully my last work trip. I received tulip bulbs, and I hope they ARE red - those will be spectacular! Also purple hyacinth bulbs, daffodil bulbs, and bulbs for bearded iris "Music Maker". These look beautiful, sort of a deep purple-black color. And then some orange tiger lily and purple (or purple and white) iris. Plus seeds for several different flowers. Another great box Deb - thanks for your generosity! Y'all have a great week! Alicia

Hi Connie, Thank You so much for the reminder. I meant to come back to this post as I had taken a picture. Good Grief, my mind these days! I received from Connie lots of goodies and I do appreciate all the thoughtfulness she put in my box. I got Dragon Fruit (so excited over this!) 2 other succulent type plant cuttings. some makeup, solar light, an owl bank , windchimes, and some crochet yarn. Ohh, an several packs of seeds. Love getting seeds! I grow all kids of things in my little jungle..lol! It was a great packed box with lots of variety! Hope I didn't miss anything. I am so grateful and thankful to all who sent me a box, it brightened my days!! Thanks again Connie! Have a beautiful day everyone! Tammy