Encelia farinosa Brittle bush (Compositae) Deciduous shrub

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Encelia farinosa
Brittle bush
Deciduous shrub
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The Encelia farinosa plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Utah and Arizona. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Brittle bush.

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Latin Name:  Encelia farinosa
Common Name:  Brittle bush
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry stony slopes to 1000 metres[71].

General Uses: A resin that exudes from the ends of mature stems is used as a glue and as an incense in the home and in church[61, 177, 181, 207, 257]. It has also been used to waterproof containers and has been melted then used as a varnish[257]. The resinous branches have been used to make a quick fire[257].

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