| Plant: A much-branched, evergreen woody shrub 3 to 12 feet tall. Common. |   |
| Flowers: The white flower heads are 1/6 to ¼ inch long, clustered singly at the ends of branches. Ray florets are absent. Male and female flowers are on different plants. The male ones are smaller and yellowish or khaki. |  
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| Leaf: The numerous, small leaves, less than an inch long, are egg shaped, attached to the narrow end and have 5 to 9 coarse teeth. Branches are longitudinally grooved. |   |
| Flowering period: | August to December |
| Use by Indians: | |
| Can be found here: | Big Canyon, along Back Bay Drive, West Bluffs |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: Yes |
| Family Name: Sunflower |
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| Similar Species: Coyote Brush which is rare at Upper Newport Bay |
Date: 11/16/2003
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