Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dumosa
ID:
1692

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) W.W.Payne

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 45: 422 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001021

Common Names

  • Ambrosia
  • Dumosa
  • Burrobrush

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Synonyms

  • Franseria dumosa A.Gray [unknown]
  • Franseria dumosa dumosa [unknown]
  • Gaertneria dumosa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ambrosia dumosa (also called burrobrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves with a white midrib. The flowers are yellow and have a single pistil. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Ambrosia dumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ambrosia dumosa is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambrosia dumosa is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Ambrosia dumosa

Ambrosia dumosa is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is most commonly found in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Ambrosia dumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambrosia dumosa?

Ambrosia dumosa

What is the common name of Ambrosia dumosa?

Bursage

What is the natural habitat of Ambrosia dumosa?

Dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States

Species in the Ambrosia genus

Ambrosia chamissonis, Ambrosia dumosa, Ambrosia nivea, Ambrosia flexuosa, Ambrosia microcephala, Ambrosia intergradiens, Ambrosia platyspina, Ambrosia deltoidea, Ambrosia salsola, Ambrosia linearis, Ambrosia pumila, Ambrosia acanthicarpa, Ambrosia dentata, Ambrosia cheiranthifolia, Ambrosia arborescens, Ambrosia polystachya, Ambrosia chenopodiifolia, Ambrosia johnstoniorum, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Ambrosia artemisioides, Ambrosia tomentosa, Ambrosia divaricata, Ambrosia canescens, Ambrosia artemisioides, Ambrosia arborescens, Ambrosia scabra, Ambrosia tenuifolia, Ambrosia bryantii, Ambrosia carduacea, Ambrosia monogyra, Ambrosia magdalenae, Ambrosia confertiflora, Ambrosia grayi, Ambrosia pannosa, Ambrosia bidentata, Ambrosia camphorata, Ambrosia cordifolia, Ambrosia trifida, Ambrosia ilicifolia, Ambrosia ambrosioides, Ambrosia sandersonii, Ambrosia cumanensis, Ambrosia helenae, Ambrosia velutina, Ambrosia acuminata, Ambrosia psilostachya, Ambrosia hispida, Ambrosia eriocentra,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-100971: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Willard William Payne (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Payne' in the authors string.