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Purshia glandulosa Desert bitterbrush

Previous scientific name(s): Purshia tridentata var. glandulosa

Evergreen shrub, 3 to 7 ft. tall, occurring on well-drained soils in valleys, foothills, and slopes from 2,000 to 8,500 ft. elevation. Palatable and nutritious to livestock and wildlife.

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Species Attributes

Height:

3 - 7 feet

Life Form:

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

2,000 - 8,500 ft.

Precipitation:

6 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Average

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

47.70 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

20,800

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Spring Summer

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

Yellow

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