Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sarothrae
ID:
39475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Britton & Rusby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trans. New York Acad. Sci. 7: 10 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038804



Common Names

  • Gutierrezia sarothrae
  • Snakeweed
  • Sagebrush Snakeweed


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Description

Gutierrezia sarothrae (also called Broom Snakeweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has thin, erect stems and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gutierrezia sarothrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gutierrezia sarothrae has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gutierrezia sarothrae is a drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Gutierrezia sarothrae

Gutierrezia sarothrae is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico.

Gutierrezia sarothrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gutierrezia sarothrae?

Gutierrezia sarothrae

What is the common name of Gutierrezia sarothrae?

Snakeweed

What is the natural habitat of Gutierrezia sarothrae?

Dry grasslands, deserts, and open woodlands

Species in the Gutierrezia genus

Gutierrezia sphaerocephala, Gutierrezia isernii, Gutierrezia microcephala, Gutierrezia argyrocarpa, Gutierrezia dunalii, Gutierrezia resinosa, Gutierrezia megalocephala, Gutierrezia grandis, Gutierrezia repens, Gutierrezia spathulata, Gutierrezia ramulosa, Gutierrezia petradoria, Gutierrezia sarothrae, Gutierrezia solbrigii, Gutierrezia arizonica, Gutierrezia baccharoides, Gutierrezia wrightii, Gutierrezia pomariensis, Gutierrezia conoidea, Gutierrezia neaeana, Gutierrezia mandonii, Gutierrezia spathulata, Gutierrezia alamanii, Gutierrezia californica, Gutierrezia taltalensis, Gutierrezia serotina, Gutierrezia sericocarpa, Gutierrezia neaeana, Gutierrezia texana, Gutierrezia gilliesii, Gutierrezia gayana, Gutierrezia espinosae, Gutierrezia elegans, Gutierrezia mendocina, Gutierrezia chubutensis, Gutierrezia tortosae,

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-137518: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.