[Sunflower Family East of the Cascade Mts.]
The Sunflower Family East of the Cascade Mts.

Asteraceae

Columbia and Great Basins

Columbia Goldenweed: Ericameria resinosa
Members of the Sunflower Family with Shrub-like growth:

1. The Sagebrush: The Genus Artemisia -

2. The Goldenweed and Rabbitbrush: The Genus Ericameria -

3. Match Brush: Gutierrezia sarothrae - Small shrub to subshrub with many erect stems. The stems are very thin and brittle. The leaves are linear. The inflorescence is flat-topped. Flower heads have 3-8 yellow rays and 3-8 disk flowers.

4. Goldenweeds: The Genus Stenotus - These wildflowers may have a somewhat shrubby form, but are much reduced in size compared to the other genera listed on this page.

5. Horsebrush: The Genus Tetradymia -

Paul Slichter
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