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California Goldenbush

Ericameria ericoides

The California Goldenbush is a bright yellow flowering shrub that grows in sunny places. It helps attract butterflies and bees, making gardens more colorful and lively!

Habitat: Desert

Appearance

The California Goldenbush is a dense, mounding shrub adorned with a profusion of bright golden-yellow flower clusters, particularly in late summer and fall. Its small, resinous, needle-like leaves give it a distinctive texture, contrasting with the vibrant blooms.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusEricameria
California Goldenbush
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California Goldenbush

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient people sometimes used its sticky resin for glue or medicine.

Even without much rain, this tough plant keeps its green leaves all year!

Its tiny flowers cluster into showy golden displays, making hillsides glow!

Many tiny insects and spiders find perfect homes within its dense branches.

Special abilities

Ability

Drought Master

California Goldenbush has tiny, sticky leaves that drastically reduce water loss, helping it thrive in dry, sunny environments.

Ability

Fire Resurrector

After a wildfire, this resilient plant can quickly resprout from its base, bringing life back to scorched lands.

Ability

Erosion Stopper

Its strong, widespread roots anchor loose soil on slopes, preventing erosion and protecting landscapes from washing away.

Measurements & details

Height
50-150 cm
Spread
50-150 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late summer to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

pollinates

Yellow-faced Bumblebee

Bombus vosnesenskii

visits flowers for nectar and pollen

pollinates

Marmalade Hoverfly

Syrphus ribesii

feeds on nectar and pollen

eaten by

Desert Cottontail

Sylvilagus audubonii

occasionally browses leaves and stems

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch plants without asking an adult, as some may not be safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is California Goldenbush?

50-150 cm

How wide does California Goldenbush spread?

50-150 cm

How big are the flowers on California Goldenbush?

0.5-1 cm

When does California Goldenbush bloom?

Late summer to fall

Is California Goldenbush edible?

No

Is California Goldenbush toxic?

None

What is California Goldenbush's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is California Goldenbush pollinated?

Insect

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