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

Show Larger Picture 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

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