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chamise
Scientific Name: Adenostoma fasciculatum var. obtusifolium
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Adenostoma fasciculatum (Chamise or Greasewood)
Adenostoma fasciculatum, commonly known as Chamise or Greasewood, is an evergreen shrub found in specific regions of North America. It's known for its dominance in chaparral ecosystems.
Considerations for Pets
- Adenostoma fasciculatum possesses small narrow leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adenostoma fasciculatum
- Common Names: Chamise, Greasewood
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
- Synonyms: Adenostoma fasciculatum Hook. & Arn.
- Varieties: Two recognized varieties exist, differentiated based on unspecified characteristics.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Oregon, Nevada, California, and northern Baja California.
- Dominant plant in the chaparral community.
- Often forms dense stands in chaparral environments.
- Commonly found above the Sage Scrub community on rocky slopes.
- May form pure stands in low elevation chaparral areas, such as in Sequoia National Park, California.
Ecological Role
- A dominant plant in the chaparral community.
- Rapidly sprouts from its basal burl (root crown) after a fire, allowing it to outgrow competitors.
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, linear, shiny, oily leaves.
- Bushy shrub when growing in full sun and with ample space; can become rangy otherwise.
- Produces clusters of small white flowers.