Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
albida
ID:
116071

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.E.Jones ex A.Gray) L.C.Anderson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Great Basin Naturalist 55(1): 86 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115400

Common Names

  • Megalastrum abundans
  • Abundans Megalastrum
  • Abundans Fern

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Synonyms

  • Aster marcusii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bigelowia albida M.E.Jones ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Chrysothamnus albidus Greene [unknown]

Description

Ericameria albida (also called Rabbitbrush, Goldenbush, and Gray Rabbitbrush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It is a low-growing, woody shrub with gray-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ericameria albida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ericameria albida is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ericameria albida is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in well-drained, sunny positions. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-drained soil and keep in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted. Plant out in the garden in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Ericameria albida

Ericameria albida is native to the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Ericameria albida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ericameria albida?

Ericameria albida

What is the common name of Ericameria albida?

White rabbitbrush

What is the flowering period of Ericameria albida?

Summer to fall

Species in the Ericameria genus

Ericameria linearis, Ericameria parishii, Ericameria arizonica, Ericameria cooperi, Ericameria teretifolia, Ericameria palmeri, Ericameria ericoides, Ericameria bolanderi, Ericameria nana, Ericameria gilmanii, Ericameria laricifolia, Ericameria linearifolia, Ericameria bloomeri, Ericameria resinosa, Ericameria suffruticosa, Ericameria obovata, Ericameria cervina, Ericameria pinifolia, Ericameria juarezensis, Ericameria fasciculata, Ericameria martirensis, Ericameria paniculata, Ericameria greenei, Ericameria watsonii, Ericameria brachylepis, Ericameria nauseosa, Ericameria viscosa, Ericameria zionis, Ericameria albida, Ericameria crispa, Ericameria discoidea, Ericameria winwardii, Ericameria sonorensis, Ericameria lignumviridis, Ericameria greenei, Ericameria arborescens, Ericameria cuneata, Ericameria parryi, Ericameria uintahensis, Ericameria ophitidis, Ericameria compacta, Ericameria discoidea, Ericameria monocephala,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76854: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.
Loran Crittenden Anderson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Anderson' in the authors string.