Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
greenei
ID:
3273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Erythea 3: 94 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002602

Common Names

  • Chrysothamnus greenei
  • Green's Chrysothamnus
  • Chrysothamnus

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Synonyms

  • Chrysothamnus greenei filifolius (Rydb.) S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Bigelowia greenei A.Gray [unknown]
  • Chrysothamnus greenei filifolius H.M.Hall & Clem. [unknown]
  • Chrysothamnus greenei greenei [unknown]
  • Chrysothamnus greenei greenei [unknown]
  • Ericameria filifolia (Rydb.) L.C.Anderson [unknown]
  • Chrysothamnus filifolius Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Chrysothamnus greenei (also called Greene's rabbitbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western North America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States and Canada, and in the Great Basin and Mojave Deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysothamnus greenei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chrysothamnus greenei are small, yellow-white in color, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a round shape. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysothamnus greenei is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Chrysothamnus greenei

Chrysothamnus greenei is native to the western United States and can be found in the wild in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Chrysothamnus greenei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysothamnus greenei?

Chrysothamnus greenei

What is the common name of Chrysothamnus greenei?

Green's Chrysothamnus

Where is Chrysothamnus greenei found?

Chrysothamnus greenei is found in the mountains of western North America.

What type of plant is Chrysothamnus greenei?

Chrysothamnus greenei is a shrub.

What is the growth habit of Chrysothamnus greenei?

Chrysothamnus greenei is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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