Desert Shrub

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Ambrosia Dumosa

Description Ambrosia Dumosa, commonly known as burrobrush or white bursage, is a desert shrub native to the southwestern United States. It belongs to the family Asteraceae and can grow up to 6 feet tall. The plant has a deep taproot and a dense crown of branches. Its leaves are small and grayish-green in color, with a woolly texture that helps…
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Tidestromia Lanuginosa

Description Tidestromia Lanuginosa, commonly known as woolly tidestromia or lamb’s quarters, is a small, perennial desert shrub that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. This plant is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it thrives in hot and dry climates. The woolly tidestromia can grow up to 2 feet tall and has a spread of 2-3 feet.…
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Larrea Tridentata

Description Larrea Tridentata, commonly known as the creosote bush, is a hardy evergreen shrub that is native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 18 feet in height and 30 feet in diameter. Its leaves are small, waxy, and resinous, and its flowers are small…
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Xylosalsola

Description Xylosalsola is a genus of flowering plants in the Amaranthaceae family. It is commonly known as the desert shrub and is native to regions with dry and arid conditions. Xylosalsola plants are hardy and can survive in extreme temperatures, making them an ideal choice for xeriscaping projects. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Caryophyllales…
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Tetradymia Comosa

Description Tetradymia Comosa, also known as the four-wing saltbush, is a unique desert shrub found in the western United States and northern Mexico. The plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is known for its striking appearance, drought tolerance, and medicinal properties. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Tetradymia Appearance Tetradymia…
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Psorothamnus Fremontii

Description Psorothamnus Fremontii, commonly known as Fremont’s indigo bush, is a desert shrub found in the southwestern United States, from California to Utah and Arizona. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and is a drought-tolerant plant that can grow up to 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Fabales…
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Tetraena

Description Tetraena is a genus of shrubs that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family. These hardy plants are native to the deserts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the southwestern United States. Tetraena is known for its ability to thrive in harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, low rainfall, and poor soil quality. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms…
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Psilostrophe Sparsiflora

Description Psilostrophe Sparsiflora, also known as Spineless Paperflower or Rabbitbrush, is a desert shrub that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and it usually grows in hot and dry conditions. This shrub can reach a height of 3 to 6 feet and a width of 3 to 5 feet. It…
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Calligonum

Description Calligonum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Polygonaceae. It is commonly known as desert shrub due to its ability to thrive in arid regions. This plant is native to Asia, Europe, and Africa, and is well-adapted to harsh desert conditions. The Calligonum plant is a slow-growing shrub that can reach a height of 2-3 meters. It…
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Krameria Grayi

Description Krameria Grayi, also known as White Rhatany or Pima Rhatany, is a low-growing shrub that is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, California, and Sonora, Mexico. This plant belongs to the Krameriaceae family and is a popular medicinal herb among Native American tribes.The roots of Krameria Grayi contain high concentrations of tannins, which have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.…
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