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Arizona rabbitbrush
Scientific Name: Chrysothamnus molestus
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arizona Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus molestus)
Chrysothamnus molestus, commonly known as Arizona rabbitbrush or Tusayan rabbitbrush, is a flowering plant belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae). Other common names include disturbed rabbitbrush, dwarf rabbitbrush, longflower rabbitbrush, stickyfruit low rabbitbrush, golden rabbitbrush, rubber rabbitbrush, and chamisa. It is also sometimes referred to as gray or grey rabbitbrush.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a shrub, which might be tempting for pets to chew on.
- Presence in gardens and landscapes makes it potentially accessible to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chrysothamnus molestus (S.F. Blake) L.C. Anderson
- Family: Asteraceae (aster family)
- Synonyms:
- Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus var. molestus Blake
- Ericameria molesta (Blake) L.C. Anders.
Distribution and Habitat
- Arizona rabbitbrush is found in the western United States, specifically in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
- It thrives in dry plains and high desert environments, often at elevations between 900 and 2,700 meters (approximately 3,000-9,000 ft) in Arizona.
- Specific locations include northern, eastern, and southern Arizona.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a perennial shrub.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Queen butterflies have been observed on the yellow blooms of the rabbitbrush in southeastern Arizona.
Further Information
- USDA resources are available for more information.
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chrysothamnus molestus.