Ericameria teretifolia, known by the common name green rabbitbrush,[2] is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to southern and eastern California, southern Nevada, and northwestern Arizona in the southwestern United States.[2][3]

Ericameria teretifolia is a shrub up to 150 cm (5 feet) tall. Leaves are thread-shaped and terete (round in cross-section, very gradually tapering; the epithet teretifolia means "with terete leaves"). One plant can produce many small yellow flower heads each with 5-7 disc florets but no ray florets. The plant grows in desert regions, in flat plains, rocky slopes, and canyon walls.[4]

References

  1. ^ The Plant List, Ericameria teretifolia (Durand & Hilg.) Jeps.
  2. ^ a b Calflora taxon report, University of California, Ericameria teretifolia (Durand & Hilg.) Jeps., green rabbitbrush
  3. ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  4. ^ Flora of North America, Ericameria teretifolia (Durand & Hilgard) Jepson, Man. Fl. Pl. Calif. 1024. 1925. Green or round-leaf rabbitbrush

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