Gutierrezia microcephala
About
Gutierrezia microcephala is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names sticky snakeweed, threadleaf snakeweed, threadleaf broomweed, and smallhead snakeweed. It is a subshrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and can be found in arid grassland and desert sand dune habitats. It can be toxic to livestock in large quantities, due to the presence of saponins and high concentrations of selenium.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Threadleaf snakeweed can be used in ecological restoration projects due to its ability to thrive in arid environments. Its presence can help stabilize soil in desert areas, making it an important plant for maintaining healthy ecosystems in challenging climates.
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In the kitchen
Threadleaf snakeweed is not eaten by humans. In fact, it can be toxic to livestock if consumed in large quantities due to its saponins and high selenium levels. So, it's best to admire this plant from a distance rather than trying to cook with it!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gutierrezia microcephala
- Slug
- gutierrezia-microcephala
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Gutierrezia
- Species
- microcephala
- Wikidata QID
- Q5621812
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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