Ericameria arborescens
| Ericameria arborescens | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Ericameria |
| Species: | E. arborescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Ericameria arborescens (Gray) Greene | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Ericameria arborescens is a North American species of flowering plants in the daisy family known by the common name goldenfleece.[2] It is widespread across much of California and found also in southwestern Oregon.[2][3]
Ericameria arborescens grows in chaparral communities and open woodlands. This is a resinous, glandular shrub or small occasionally exceeding 5 meters (over 17 feet) in height. It has many erect branches covered in very thin, needle-like to lance-shaped leaves 3-6 centimeters (1.2-2.4 inches) long. Atop each stem is an inflorescence of many bright golden flowers, each a rounded bunch of disc florets about 5 mm (0.2 inches) wide. This plant is adapted to ecosystems prone to wildfire.[4]
References
- ↑ The Plant List, Ericameria arborescens (A.Gray) Greene
- 1 2 Calflora taxon report, University of California, Ericameria arborescens (A. Gray) E. Greene, golden fleece, goldenfleece
- ↑ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ↑ Flora of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- United States department of Agriculture Plants Profile
- Callphotos Photo gallery, University of California
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