Parthenium argentatum Guayule (Compositae) Evergreen shrub

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Parthenium argentatum
Guayule
Evergreen shrub
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The Parthenium argentatum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Mexico to Texas. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Guayule.

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Latin Name:  Parthenium argentatum
Common Name:  Guayule
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Limestone ridges and highly calcareous soils[110] in arid and semi-arid habitats[200].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a very well-drained soil in full sun[200]. Prefers a sandy soil but cultivated plants succeed on most soils except clay[110]. Established plants are very drought resistant[110]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, plants dislike winter temperatures falling below -10°c and suffer damage below -15°c[11]. In particular, they dislike fluctuating winter temperatures and excessive winter wet[110]. Plants grow well but give a poor yield of latex when growing in areas of higher rainfall[110]. (This refers to the very low levels of rain the plant experiences in its native habitat). More rubber is produced if the plant is prevented from flowering[110]. British summers are possibly not warm enough for this plant to thrive[110].

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