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Gutierrezia sarothrae

Broom Snakeweed, Ruby Matchweed, hierba de la vibora

Life form2, 3: subshrub
Habitat: valleys, bajadas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: linear
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: yellow
Flowering period2: July to Sept.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Asteraceae (sunflower family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Compositae (composite family)
Status: locally common
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Barry M. Goldwater Range
      Sonoran Desert National Monument

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