Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
molestus
ID:
21151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) L.C.Anderson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Madroño 17: 222 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020480



Common Names

  • Molestus Rabbitbrush
  • Molestus Chrysothamnus
  • Molestus Greasewood


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Synonyms

  • Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus molestus S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Ericameria molesta (S.F.Blake) L.C.Anderson [unknown]

Description

Chrysothamnus molestus (also called Molested Rabbitbrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It grows in dry, open areas, and has yellow flowers and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysothamnus molestus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of natural dyes and pigments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysothamnus molestus is yellow, with a single head of ray florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysothamnus molestus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chrysothamnus molestus

Chrysothamnus molestus can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Chrysothamnus molestus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysothamnus molestus?

Chrysothamnus molestus

What type of plant is Chrysothamnus molestus?

It is a shrub

Where does Chrysothamnus molestus grow?

It is native to western North America

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-119804: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Loran Crittenden Anderson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Anderson' in the authors string.