Parish's rabbitbrush facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parish's rabbitbrush |
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Astereae
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Ericameria
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E. parishii
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| Ericameria parishii (A.Gray) H.M.Hall
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Ericameria parishii is also known as Parish's rabbitbrush. It is a type of flowering plant that grows in western North America. This plant belongs to the daisy family, which includes many well-known flowers.
Where It Grows
This plant is native to parts of North America. You can find it in southern California in the United States. It also grows in the state of Baja California in Mexico.
In California, it lives in several mountain ranges. These include the San Gabriel Mountains and San Bernardino Mountains. It's also found in the Peninsular Ranges.
What It Looks Like
Ericameria parishii can grow as a shrub or a small tree. It can reach up to 12 feet (about 3.6 meters) tall.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of this plant are shaped like a spearhead. They are called lance-shaped leaves. Each leaf can be up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) long.
One plant can produce many small flower heads. Each flower head has up to 12 golden yellow disc florets. These are the small, tube-shaped flowers in the center of a daisy-like bloom. Unlike some daisies, Parish's rabbitbrush does not have ray florets, which are the petal-like flowers on the outside.
Different Types
There are a few different types, or varieties, of Ericameria parishii. These varieties grow in slightly different areas.
- Ericameria parishii var. parishii is found in northern Baja California. In California, it grows in the mountains from San Diego County north to eastern Ventura County and southwestern San Bernardino County.
- Ericameria parishii var. peninsularis grows in the Peninsular Ranges. These ranges are located in the northern part of Baja California state.
