Ambrosia chenopodiifolia

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	<h3>'''Species Name: ''Ambrosia chenopodiifolia''<br>		<h3>'''Species Name: ''Ambrosia chenopodiifolia''<br>
-	'''Common Name:''' Horsemint<br></h3>	+	'''Common Name:''' San Diego Bursage<br></h3>
-	:Aromatic member of the mint family, good for areas receiving regular irrigation. Great butterfly plant. Also recommended for high elevations.	+	:San Diego bursage is a large shrub native to San Diego County and parts of Baja California. It has intereting pale yellow-green foliage and flowers. True to its name, it forms burs. These can become entangled in pet fur, so careful placement is key.
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-	:'''Plant Family:''' Lamiaceae	+	:'''Plant Family:''' Asteraceae
	:'''Plant Type:''' Perennial		:'''Plant Type:''' Perennial
-	:'''Height by Width:''' 3-4' H x 3-4' W	+	:'''Height by Width:''' 6-10' H x 4-6' W
	:'''Growth Habit:''' Upright		:'''Growth Habit:''' Upright
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	:'''Growth Rate:''' Fast		:'''Growth Rate:''' Fast
-	:'''Sun Exposure:''' Part sun to shade	+	:'''Sun Exposure:''' Full sun
	:'''Soil Preference:''' Well-draining		:'''Soil Preference:''' Well-draining
-	:'''Water Requirements:''' Regular	+	:'''Water Requirements:''' Drought-tolerant to moderate
-	:'''Cold Hardy to:''' 9000'	+	:'''Cold Hardy to:''' 25 degrees F
-	:'''Flower Season:''' Summer	+	:'''Flower Season:''' Spring
-	:'''Flower Color:''' Rose	+	:'''Flower Color:''' Inconspicuous
	:'''Endangered?:''' List 2.1		:'''Endangered?:''' List 2.1
-	:'''Distribution:''' North Coast Ranges, Cascade Range, n & c Sierra Nevada Foothills, High Sierra, Outer South Coast Ranges, San Bernardino Mtns, Warner Mtns	+	:'''Distribution:''' Southwestern San Diego County, Baja CA
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		+	:'''Natural Habitat:''' Coastal scrub
-	:'''Natural Habitat:''' Generally woodlands, but many habitats, 1200-9000'
-	[[Image:fragrant_iconA.jpg]]
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Species Name: Ambrosia chenopodiifolia
Common Name: San Diego Bursage

San Diego bursage is a large shrub native to San Diego County and parts of Baja California. It has intereting pale yellow-green foliage and flowers. True to its name, it forms burs. These can become entangled in pet fur, so careful placement is key.

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Plant Family: Asteraceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Height by Width: 6-10' H x 4-6' W

Growth Habit: Upright

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 25 degrees F

Flower Season: Spring

Flower Color: Inconspicuous

Endangered?: List 2.1

Distribution: Southwestern San Diego County, Baja CA

Natural Habitat: Coastal scrub

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