Explore the key sun-loving shrubs of the Intermountain West, including horsebrush and rabbitbrush, with practical details on identification, habitat, and use.
This volume delves into a range of native shrubs in the sunflower family, outlining how they grow, where they thrive, and how they can be used for ground cover, soil stabilization, or browse. It covers plant forms from spiny to spreading, notes flowering times, and highlights variations in toxicity and palatability that affect livestock and wildlife use. You’ll also find notes on distribution, habitat, and hybridization, helping readers recognize related species and understand their ecological roles.
- Species profiles with physical descriptions, growth habits, and bloom periods.
- Habitat maps and elevation ranges for widespread Intermountain plants.
- Practical uses, including ground cover, erosion control, and forage considerations.
- Notes on hybridization and variation within and between species.
Ideal for readers of field guides, land managers, and gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, native shrubs for challenging soils and remote landscapes.