Turpentinebroom

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Turpentinebroom (Thamnosma montana) is a native shrub that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Desert Mountains, the Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert regions. It is slow growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 2 feet, with active growth during the spring and fall. Flowers are purple and striking, and bloom in the early spring. Leaves are light-green and deciduous. It tends to grow in moist open places, at elevations from 0-2300 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Slow

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Sunset Zones

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Moist open places

Plant communities

Creosote Bush Scrub, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

2 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Mohave Desertrue, Turpentine Broom

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