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Chrysothamnus pulchellus
Chrysothamnus pulchellus (A. Gray) Greene
Southwestern Rabbitbrush, Rubber Rabbit Brush
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Chrysothamnus pulchellus ssp. elatior, Ericameria pulchella, Ericameria pulchella var. elatior
USDA Symbol: CHPU4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Margin: Entire
Inflorescence: Cyme
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Habitat: Deep sandy soils.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunHeat Tolerant: yes
Additional resources
USDA: Find Chrysothamnus pulchellus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chrysothamnus pulchellus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chrysothamnus pulchellus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-03Research By: TWC Staff