Triangle Leaf Bursage Ambrosia deltoideaAlso called Canyon Bursage and Rabbit Bush, this plant often surves as a nurse plant for saguaro and other native plants.Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: NativeOrigin: Southern Arizona and south into Sonora and Baja California, MexicoFamily: AsteraceaeSize: 18″ x 2′Sun: Full to part shadeWatering: LowGrowth Rate: ModerateSoil: TolerantTemperature: Hardy to 20 FPruning:Disease and Pests:Uses: Pioneer plant for xeric soils, nurse plant for Saguaro, larval host for the Bird Dropping Moth (Ponometia erastrioides) and some Geometer moths, leaf litter adds organic matter into soil.Notes: Allergenic, flowers are inconspicuous and followed by small burs with hooked spinesResourcesPublic ASU Mountain States Wholesale Nursery Wikipedia UofA Campus ArboretumSmart Plant Tags Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. Products search Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...
