Ericameria brachylepis is a North American species of flowering shrub in the family Asteraceae known by the common names chaparral goldenbush and boundary goldenbush.
It is native to Arizona, southern California and northern Baja California where it is a member of the chaparral plant community.Calflora taxon report, University of California, Ericameria brachylepis (A. Gray) H.M. Hall, boundary goldenbush, chaparral goldenbush Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
Description Ericameria brachylepis is a bushy shrub growing 100–200 cm (40-80 inches) high with branches covered in thready leaves up to 2.5 centimeters (1.0 inch) long.
The inflorescence is a cluster of flower heads, each head lined with phyllaries and resin glands. The flower head contains several yellow disc florets and no ray florets. The fruit is a small achene topped with a white pappus.Flora of North America, Boundary goldenbush, chaparral goldenweed, Ericameria brachylepis (A. Gray) H. M. Hall, Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 3: 56. 1907.
References
External links Calflora Database: Ericameria brachylepis Jepson Manual Treatment of Ericameria brachylepis United States department of Agriculture Plants Profile Ericameria brachylepis — Calphotos Photos gallery, University of California