Greene's goldenbush facts for kids

Ericameria greenei is a type of flowering shrub often called Greene's goldenbush. It belongs to the daisy family, which includes many well-known flowers like sunflowers and dandelions. This plant is found in the mountains of the western United States.

About Greene's Goldenbush

Greene's goldenbush is a small plant that grows in rocky areas and open woodlands. It is a native plant in states like Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and northern California. You can find it as far south as Lake and Tuolumne Counties in California.

What It Looks Like

This shrub usually grows to be about 25 centimeters (10 inches) tall. Its branches have short, narrow leaves that can be smooth or a bit fuzzy.

The flowers of Greene's goldenbush grow in clusters at the ends of its stems. Each flower cluster is made up of many small, yellowish flowers. These flower heads are often a bit sticky. They usually have up to 20 yellow disc florets, which are the small tube-shaped flowers in the center. Sometimes, they also have a few yellow ray florets, which are like the "petals" you see on a daisy, but sometimes they don't have any at all.

After the flowers bloom, the plant produces small fruits called achenes. These fruits have a brownish, fluffy top, which helps them float away in the wind, spreading the plant's seeds.