Arrowweed
Cachanilla

Pluchea sericea

Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High

Soil

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

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
3000
Counties:
Clark,
Lincoln,
Nye

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
NA

Ecological

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

Additional Information

Warning:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

CNPS 2025, Spadefoot Nursery 2025, Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum 2025.

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