Wildflowers of Tucson, Arizona
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Ericameria laricifolia - Turpentine Bush Ericameria laricifolia - Turpentine Bush
Scientific Name: Ericameria laricifolia
Common Name: Turpentine Bush
Flower Color: Brilliant yellow disks and rays
Plant Type: Subshrub, Shrub, Perennial
Height: To 3 feet (91 cm) tall
Date Observed: November 5, 2003 & October 31, 2004
Notes: The 3/8 inch (10 mm) wide flower heads are in terminal clusters with variable numbers of disk and ray flowers. It blooms from August to November. The 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) long, linear leaves densely cover the branches. The crushed leaves smell like turpentine.
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