Malacothamnus palmeri is a shrub that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California.
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
Los Padres Forest Watch: The Malacothamnus genus is a fire-follower that can regenerate from root sprouts in mild fires or by seedling germination in areas cleared by fire.
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