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chamise
Scientific Name: Adenostoma fasciculatum var. fasciculatum
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum)
Adenostoma fasciculatum, commonly known as chamise or greasewood, is an evergreen shrub prevalent in chaparral ecosystems. It is recognized for its rapid post-fire sprouting from basal burls.
Considerations for Pets
- Chamise is an evergreen shrub with small, narrow leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adenostoma fasciculatum
- Common Names: Chamise, Greasewood
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Genus: Adenostoma
- Varieties: Two recognized varieties exist, differentiated by unspecified characteristics.
- Synonyms: Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Oregon, Nevada, California, and northern Baja California.
- Dominant plant in the chaparral community, often forming dense, almost impenetrable stands.
- Typically found on rocky slopes above Sage Scrub communities.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen shrub.
- Can reach heights of up to 4 meters (approximately 12-13 feet).
- Erect to spreading, much-branched shrub.
- Small leaves that are linear, shiny, and oily. Leaves are clustered, and branches are alternate.
- Bushy when growing in full sun and with plenty of room; otherwise, can be rangy and open in form.
Ecological Role
- Following a fire, chamise sprouts rapidly from its basal burl (root crown) and outgrows most competitors.
- Influences moisture content in fuel size components, impacting fire behavior.
- Forms Chamise Chaparral communities in steep terrains.
Further Information
- California Wildlife Habitat Relationships System, California Department of Fish and Game, California Interagency Wildlife Task Group.