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Greene's rabbitbrush
Scientific Name: Chrysothamnus greenei
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Greene's Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus greenei)
Greene's Rabbitbrush, scientifically known as Chrysothamnus greenei, is a North American flowering plant belonging to the aster tribe within the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Chrysothamnus greenei (A. Gray) Greene
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Synonyms: Bigelowia greenei A. Gray
Common Names
- Greene's Rabbitbrush
- Rabbitbrush
- Rabbitbush
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Found in the western United States, including areas near Mono Lake, California, and Wyoming.
- Grows in varied habitats, including alkali flats and areas east of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon.
- Observed in the White Mountains at elevations around 1865 m (6120 ft).
Morphology and Growth
- A perennial woody shrub.
- Typically grows to a height of about 2 feet.
- Features long, narrow leaves.
- Has larger flowers compared to other Rabbitbrush species.
- Shrubs typically range from 10-50 cm with moderately branched woody stems.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that it is a shrub with woody stems.
Traditional Uses
- The Navajo people traditionally used infusions of the plant tops as a wash for chickenpox and measles eruptions as a dermatological aid.
Ecological Interactions
- Responses of Greene's Rabbitbrush to grazing have been noted in some studies.
- It can be found as an associate shrub in savannas of black greasewood.
Resources
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- CalPhotos: CalPhotos
- Wyoming Natural Diversity Database
- NIISS.org