Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus
(Yellow Rabbitbrush)
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, Sylvan Lake Rd., Eagle Co. 6542/6553
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, Sylvan Lake Rd., Eagle Co. 6496/6498
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, Sheep Park, Park Co. 3101
Leaves, Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, Sylvan Lake Rd., Eagle Co. 6500
| Scientific Name | Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CHVI8 |
| Common Name | Yellow Rabbitbrush, Green Rabbitbrush, Douglas' Rabbitbrush | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 37090 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains to subalpine (4600 to 12000 ft.); sandy or rocky soils in desert to semi- desert rangelands, dry hillsides, open woods; commonly found with other rabbitbrush species (Chrysothamnus and Ericameria spp.) and sagebrush species (Artemisia spp.). Plant: Low-moderate height shrub 8 to 39 inches tall; stems smooth or with pubescent hairs. Leaves: Narrow, linear to lanceolate 1/2 to 3 inches long, often twisted. Inforescence: Dense, rounded panicles of small flower heads elevated above the leaves; no rays, 4 or 5 golden-yellow disk florets per head; involucre cylindrical to bell-shaped with yellowish-green bracts. Bloom Period: July to September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, USDA Plant Guide and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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