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Ambrosia monogyra  (Torr. & A. Gray) Strother & B. G. Baldwin
Singlewhorl burrobrush
Ambrosia monogyra is a shrub that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
also called Hymenoclea monogyra
California Rare Plant Rank: 2B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA; common elsewhere).
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Observation Search
~92 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Ambrosia
Family: Asteraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs in non wetlands

Communities: Chaparral

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + CNPS
Alternate Names:
JEFHymenoclea monogyra
PLANTSHymenoclea monogyra
Information about  Ambrosia monogyra from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (HYMO)

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[Wikipedia] Odor, Fruits Info: This species has green, threadlike leaves that emit a distinctive odor when crushed, and flowers from August to November. The fruits have distinctive wings in their middle that aid in dispersion through wind and water.[4] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).