Larrea tridentata Creosote bush (Zygophyllaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Larrea tridentata
Creosote bush
Evergreen shrub
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The Larrea tridentata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Zygophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Creosote bush. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. divaricata. L. mexicana.

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Latin Name:  Larrea tridentata
Common Name:  Creosote bush
Family:  Zygophyllaceae
Author:  (DC.)Cov.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Desert areas[254].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a moderately fertile moisture-retentive soil in full sun or light shade[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. The plant is resinous and aromatic[200].

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