Kingdom Plantae Family Asteraceae Genus Ericameria | Order Asterales Tribe Astereae Rank Species | |
Similar Ericameria fasciculata, Ericameria pinifolia, Ericameria cuneata, Ericameria paniculata, Ericameria discoidea | ||
Ericameria parishii (Parish's rabbitbrush) is a western North American species of flowering plants in the daisy family.
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Distribution
The plant is native to southern Southern California in the United States and to the State of Baja California in Mexico. It is found in the San Gabriel Mountains, Verdugo Mountains, eastern Santa Monica Mountains, and San Bernardino Mountains of the Transverse Ranges; and in the Peninsular Ranges.
Description
Ericameria parishii is a shrub or small tree up to 12 feet (3.7 m) tall. It has lance-shaped leaves up to 2 inches (5 cm) long.
One plant can produce many small flower heads, each with up to 12 golden yellow disc florets but no ray florets.
Varieties
Varieties include:
References
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