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Rabbitbrush

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Description:

Sage brush colored plant. In the fall the tops turn bright orange. Bees, wasps, hornets, and other bugs are very attracted to them.

Habitat:

Dry areas, roadsides.

Notes:

I'd never really noticed them until this year. Project Noah really helps open my eyes.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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DerrickLK
DerrickLK 11 years ago
rubber rabbitbrush
Ericameria nauseosus


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3 Comments

KristalWatrous
KristalWatrous 12 years ago

It is a Chrysothamnus sp., probably C. nauseosus.

lehite
lehite 12 years ago

They look a bit like sagebrush when not in bloom.

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alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

How colorful. A new bush to me.

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lehite
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lehite

Salem, Utah, USA

Spotted on Aug 29, 2011
Submitted on Aug 29, 2011

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