| Common Name |
Desert Bitterbrush, Antelope Brush |
| Latin Name |
Purshia glandulosa |
| Native Habitat |
Southwest mountains and desert from 10,000 to 500 feet |
| Soil |
Dry to moist, decomposed granite, clay loam, limestone,
low to some organic content, well drained, will grow in grass |
| Water |
Once per month in hot dry weather |
| Height X Width |
5 feet X 6 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
None |
| Leaves |
Green evergreen |
| Garden Suitability |
Butterfly |
| Ornamental Value |
1" yellow rose-like flowers in spring |
| Nature Value |
Attracts butterflies, important browse, especially for
deer |
| Native American Uses |
Used to make dye |
| Links |
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| Data: |
http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/shrub/purgla/all.html |
| Data: |
http://www.plant-supplies.com/plants/purshiaglandulosa.htm |
| Data: |
http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/plant.asp?symbol=PUGL2 |
| Images and data: |
http://www.graniteseed.com/seeds/seed.php/Purshia_glandulosa |
| Images, nursery, and data: |
http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/549.htm |
| Distribution map: |
http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=6952 |
