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Antelope Bitterbrush

Purshia tridentata

Antelope Bitterbrush is a bush that grows in dry places. It has bright yellow flowers and is very important for animals like deer and rabbits who eat its leaves.

Habitat: Desert

Appearance

The Antelope Bitterbrush is a sturdy, multi-branched shrub with distinctive wedge-shaped, often three-lobed leaves. Its bright yellow, five-petaled flowers bloom in clusters, creating a vibrant contrast against its greyish-green foliage in spring.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusPurshia
Antelope Bitterbrush
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Antelope Bitterbrush

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

If you taste a bitterbrush leaf, you'll know why it got its name – it's quite bitter!

Its seeds are often collected and hidden by animals, which helps new bitterbrush plants grow!

Native Americans used the very strong wood of bitterbrush to make tools and for building fires!

The tough, slightly fuzzy leaves of this plant help it stay hydrated under the hot desert sun!

Special abilities

Ability

Deep Root Diver

Antelope Bitterbrush has an incredibly deep taproot that helps it find water far underground to survive dry spells.

Ability

Fire Fighter

Antelope Bitterbrush can sprout new growth from its base even after a fire, helping it quickly recover.

Ability

Soil Hugger

Antelope Bitterbrush has extensive roots that firmly hold soil in place, preventing erosion on slopes.

Measurements & details

Height
50-200 cm
Spread
50-150 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Antelope Bitterbrush?

50-200 cm

How wide does Antelope Bitterbrush spread?

50-150 cm

How big are the flowers on Antelope Bitterbrush?

1-2 cm

When does Antelope Bitterbrush bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is Antelope Bitterbrush edible?

No

Is Antelope Bitterbrush toxic?

None

What is Antelope Bitterbrush's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Antelope Bitterbrush pollinated?

Insect

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