Chrysothamnus sp.
Rabbitbrush, Rabbitbrush
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Chrysothamnus sp. (Rabbitbrush) is a native California shrub in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Ericameria: Chrysothamnus has smooth/slightly fuzzy stems; Ericameria has densely woolly young stems.; vs Isocoma: Chrysothamnus has bracts in 5 vertical rows; Isocoma has randomly arranged bracts.; vs Gutierrezia: Chrysothamnus has only disk flowers per head; Gutierrezia has both ray and disk flowers.; vs Tetradymia: Chrysothamnus has 5 rows of many bracts; Tetradymia has only 4-6 bracts in 1-2 rows.; vs Cuniculotinus: Chrysothamnus has flower heads 5-10mm; Cuniculotinus has notably larger heads 10-17.5mm.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chrysothamnus sp. native to California?
Yes. Chrysothamnus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Chrysothamnus sp. belong to?
Chrysothamnus sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Chrysothamnus.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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