Durango root
Datisca glomerata (C.Presl) Baill.
Datisca glomerata, known as Durango root, is a perennial herb in the Datiscaceae family. It is native to California, Nevada, and Baja California. The plant features long, pointed, and often sharply serrated leaves and yellowish green flowers that grow in clusters from the leaf axilla. It can form a medium-sized bush in dense stands. All parts of the plant are toxic and it is considered a noxious weed in some regions. It is poisonous to cattle.
Description
Datisca glomerata (C.Presl) Baill. is a member of the Datiscaceae family and one of two to four species in the genus Datisca. Native to California, Nevada, and Baja California, it is an erect perennial herb. The plant has distinctive leaves with sharp serrations and produces yellowish green flowers in clusters at the leaf axils. The plant can grow in thick stands, forming a medium-sized bush. It is often mistaken for Cannabis species due to its appearance. All parts of Datisca glomerata are toxic, and it is reported to be harmful to cattle. It is classified as a noxious weed in certain areas.
Other common names
Durango-rootDurango root
Distribution
California · Mexico Northwest · Nevada
Synonyms
Cannabina glomerataTricerastes glomerata
