Common Name Rubber Rabbitbrush, Yellow Rabbitbush,
Latin Name Chrysothamnus nauseosus
Native Habitat 3,000 to 6,000 feet in western U.S.
Soil Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam with low organic content, well drained
Water Once per week
Height X Width 3 feet 2 feet, maximum 5 foot X 6 feet
Protective Mechanism None
Leaves Grey, evergreen
Garden Suitability Thornless, Moonlight
Ornamental Value Small yellow flowers in summer, cotton tufts in fall, grey leaves and limbs
Nature Value Butterflies and bees use flowers, important erosion preventer
Native American Uses Roots chewed as gum, medicinal
Links  
    Data http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Chrysothamnus+nauseosus
    Nursery, images and data http://www.highcountrygardens.com/catalog/product/37070/
    Images and data http://www.calflora.net/bloomingplants/threadleafrubberrabbitbrush.html
    Nursery, images, and data http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/204.htm
    Distribution http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CHVIV4
    Images and data http://extension.usu.edu/rangeplants/Woody/rubberrabbitbrush.htm
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