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Rubber Rabbitbrush

Ericameria nauseosa

Rubber Rabbitbrush is a bright yellow flowering shrub that grows in dry areas. It helps the environment by providing food for butterflies and bees.

Habitat: Desert

Appearance

The Rubber Rabbitbrush is a medium-sized shrub with many slender, silvery-green branches covered in fine white hairs. It bursts into a dazzling display of small, golden-yellow flowers in dense, rounded clusters, creating a bright splash of color in dry landscapes.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusEricameria
Rubber Rabbitbrush
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Rubber Rabbitbrush

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even after its flowers fade, the fluffy white seeds look like tiny snowballs!

Indigenous peoples made bright yellow dyes and chewing gum from this plant!

Its name comes from the small amount of natural rubber found in its plant sap!

Many desert animals use its dense branches for shelter from sun and predators!

Special abilities

Ability

Natural Rubber Producer

Rubber Rabbitbrush has a special sap that contains natural rubber, which helps it heal wounds and deter some herbivores.

Ability

Drought Master

Rubber Rabbitbrush thrives in dry places with deep roots and hairy leaves that minimize water loss.

Ability

Soil Anchor

Rubber Rabbitbrush helps prevent soil erosion with its extensive root system, anchoring loose dirt in arid environments.

Measurements & details

Height
50-250 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

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don’t touch wild plants unless an adult says it's okay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Rubber Rabbitbrush?

50-250 cm

How wide does Rubber Rabbitbrush spread?

50-150 cm

How big are the flowers on Rubber Rabbitbrush?

0.5-1 cm

When does Rubber Rabbitbrush bloom?

Late summer to fall

Is Rubber Rabbitbrush edible?

No

Is Rubber Rabbitbrush toxic?

None

What is Rubber Rabbitbrush's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Rubber Rabbitbrush pollinated?

Insect

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