Rubber Rabbitbrush

Ericameria nauseosa

Plant type:
Shrub,
Subshrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
0.025-0.5 lbs/acre

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
Metal
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
2000
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High,
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast,
Moderate
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High,
Moderate
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Enhances fire
Genetics
toxic for some animals
Commercial availability:
Available
Notes:
"Ideal plant for mine reclamation".
Cold stratification is not required but speeds germination and lowers the required temperature needed to germinate.

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