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Shrubbery
RABBITBRUSH or CHAMISA Chrysothamnus nauseosus
RABBITBRUSH or CHAMISA Chrysothamnus nauseosus This is very common in the Castle Valley region. It seeds itself readily in open, sandy soils and grows very quickly, even in drought times. Very aromatic. Rabbitbrush varies greatly in size from 18 inches to 6 feet, with a spread approximately equal to height. It is a highly variable species. You can use the flowers to make yellow dye. It contains a latex, which can be used as rubber in manufacturing. Blooms from August to October, it is covered with small yellow flowers that are attractive to butterflies, bees and other insects. The shrub exudes an aromatic scent, especially noticeable after rainfall.
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