Arrowweed
Cachanilla
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.