Broom Snakeweed, Ruby Matchweed, Hierba De La Vibora

• Scientific Name: Gutierrezia Sarothrae
• Common Name: Broom Snakeweed, Ruby Matchweed, Hierba De La Vibora
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 21. Eudicots: Asteraceae-Aster Family. Phytoneuron 2016-77: 1-164. Published 29 November 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/77PhytoN-SWArizPt21.pdf#page=83
• Habitat: Valleys, bajadas
• Life Form: Subshrub
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple, linear
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: July to Sept.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Asteraceae (sunflower family)