Creosote-Bush (Larrea tridentata)
Family:
ZYGOPHYLLACEAE
Genus: Larrea
Species: Creosote-Bush (Larrea tridentata)
Alternative Names: Larrea divaricata
Genus: Larrea
Species: Creosote-Bush (Larrea tridentata)
Alternative Names: Larrea divaricata
Creosote-Bush Species Description
This species is native to North America north of Mexico.
Allergenicity: Creosote-Bush (Larrea tridentata) is a mild allergen.
Pollination: Occurs in following seasons depending on latitude and elevation: all year long.
Angiosperm - Flowering Dicot: Plants in this group have two embryonic leaves (dicotyledons). Examples of dicotyledons are beans, buttercups, oaks, sunflowers, etc.
Tree: A large plant, not exactly defined, but typically over four meters in height, a single trunk which grows in girth with age and branches (which also grow in circumference with age).
Shrub: A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same root.
Weed: Any plant growing in cultivated ground to the injury of the crop or desired vegetation, or to the disfigurement of the place; an unsightly, useless, or injurious plant.
Perennial: Living for many years.
Woody Stem: Non-herbaceous. Lignified.
Evergreen: Retaining leaves throughout the year including changing seasons.
Creosote-Bush Species Usage
Pharmacological: Used in medicine or pharmacological research.
Honey/Bee Pollen: A plant used as a source of food for Honey Bees, and may be a flavor of honey such as clover or alfalfa.
Hummingbird Plant: A plant that is known to attract hummingbirds, usually brightly colored.
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More Creosote-Bush (Larrea tridentata) imagesby Jessie M. Harris from BONAP
