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mountain misery
Scientific Name: Chamaebatia
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Mountain Misery (Chamaebatia foliolosa)
Mountain misery, scientifically known as Chamaebatia foliolosa, is an aromatic evergreen shrub native to California. Its common name reflects its resinous and sticky texture, as well as its strong, medicinal odor.
Considerations for Pets
- Mountain misery is known for its sticky resin on all parts of the plant.
- It has a strong medicinal odor.
- The plant has fine fernlike leaves
Considerations for Children
- Mountain misery is known for its sticky resin on all parts of the plant.
- It has a strong medicinal odor.
- The plant has fine fernlike leaves
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Chamaebatia foliolosa
- Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
Common Names
- Mountain Misery
- Bearclover
- Bearmat
- Kit-kit-dizze
Distribution and Habitat
Chamaebatia foliolosa is endemic to California and is often found as groundcover under Jeffrey pine and in the partial shade of Ponderosa pines, including areas within Yosemite National Park and the Sierras.
Morphology and Growth
- Aromatic evergreen shrub.
- Fernlike leaves that are finely double to triple compound, evergreen, fragrant, and 1 to 3 inches in size.
- Known for its resinous leaves and sticky texture due to gummy exudate.
Traditional Uses
Mountain misery has a history of use as an herb treatment for viruses among Sierra Indian communities.
Quirky Facts
- The homestead "Kitkiddizze" was named after mountain misery by Gary Snyder in the early 70s.