Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Desert Bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata var. glandulosa) is a native shrub that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow in , at elevations from 2800-9000 feet.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

8 - 192 in Tall

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Color

Cream, Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3*, 7*, 9, 10, 11, 14*, 15, 16, 18*, 19, 20, 21

Site type

Dry places

Plant communities

Chaparral, Joshua Tree Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 28 likely

Confirmed Likely

Acerra normalis

Acronicta perdita

Anticlea pectinata

Aseptis fumosa