Encelia frutescens Bush encelia

Previous scientific name(s): Encelia frutescens var. frutescens, Simsia frutescens

A drought tolerant, short-lived, and perennial native shrub with yellow flowers that bloom January all through September. Occurs as single plants or in small groups in upland, desert environments, at elevations up to 5,000 ft. Aggressive colonizer of disturbed areas. High forage value to grazing animals.