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Snakeweed

Scientific Name: Gutierrezia sarothrae (Pursh) Britt. & Rusby
Synonym: Gutierrezia diversifolia, Gutierrezia euthamiae, Gutierrezia lepidota, Gutierrezia linearifolia, Gutierrezia linoides, Gutierrezia longifilia, Gutierrezia longipappa, Gutierrezia pomariensis, Gutierrezia tenuis, Solidago sarothrae, Xanthocephalum sarothrae, Xanthocephalum tenue
Family: Asteraceae

Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 370.

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 5-9b

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Origin: Western North America

Growth Habits: Short-lived deciduous perennial subshrub or shrub, up to 2 feet tall and wide (60 cm), with woody base; alternate linear hairy leaves, 0.8 to 1.6 inches long (2-4 cm), 0.05 to 0.1 inch wide (1-3 mm)

Watering Needs: Very low water

Propagation: Seeds

The genus Gutierrezia is named after Piedro Gutierrez, a correspondent of the Madrid Botanical Gardens

Blooming Habits:
The Snakeweed bears numerous clusters of small yellow flowers, in autumn.

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