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Ericameria gilmanii is a rare North American species of flowering plants in the aster family known by the common names Gilman's ericameria, Gilman's goldenbush, Gilman goldenweed, and whiteflower goldenbush. It is endemic to California, where it has been found in and east of the southern Sierra Nevada, in Inyo County and on Owens Peak in northeastern Kern County. It is a poorly known plant. There are six known populations, but only one has been observed in the last 20 years. Ericameria gilmanii is a shrub growing up to 50 centimeters (20 inches) tall. The foliage is aromatic. The leaves are up to 1. 2 centimeters (0. 5 inches) long, curved backward, and glandular and resinous. The inflorescence is generally a single flower head, or sometimes more than one. The head has a bell-shaped base with curving phyllaries which are green to tan. The head contains a few white ray florets and has white disc florets at the center. The fruit is a hairy achene which is roughly a centimeter long including its pappus.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

2 ft Tall

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Color

Yellow

Bees
Butterflies

Pollinators supported

0 confirmed and 121 likely

  • Likely

  • Confirmed

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