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burrobush
Scientific Name: Ambrosia dumosa
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ambrosia dumosa: Burrobush (and more!)
Ambrosia dumosa, commonly known as burrobush or white bursage, is a familiar sight in the arid landscapes of the American Southwest and northwestern Mexico.
Common Names
- Burrobush
- White Bursage
- Bur Sage
- Burro Weed
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ambrosia dumosa (A. Gray) Payne
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Synonym: Franseria dumosa Gray
- SCS Plant Code: AMDU2
Distribution and Habitat
- Common in the creosote-bush scrub community of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts.
- Native to the American Southwest and Northwestern Mexico.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- A much-branched shrub.
- Softly gray-white in appearance.
- Stems are covered with dense, fine hairs.
- Typically low to the ground and may appear ashy-white for much of the year.
- Can "green-up" and flower.
Ecological Role
- Its roots grow away from those of similar plants, preventing competition for water resources.
- Covers large parts of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts alongside creosotebush.
Quirky Facts
- The name "burrobush" comes from its use as food by donkeys.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community where gardeners share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- CalPhotos: Provides access to many images of Ambrosia dumosa.