arrow-weed

Pluchea sericea (Nutt.) Coville

Pluchea sericea, known as arrow-weed, is a rhizomatous evergreen shrub found in riparian areas of the lower Sonoran Desert and adjacent regions. It is prevalent along the lower Colorado River valley in California, Nevada, and Arizona, extending east to Texas and into northern Mexico. This perennial shrub often forms dense thickets and thrives along watercourses.

Description

Pluchea sericea is a member of the Asteraceae family and is native to riparian habitats in the lower Sonoran Desert. It is distributed across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and parts of Mexico. The plant grows in dense thickets and is commonly found along watercourses. It is an evergreen shrub that persists year-round and is adapted to the semi-arid environments of its range.