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Acton Encelia
Acton Encelia
Scientific Name: Encelia actoni
Scientific Name: Encelia actoni
Common Names: Acton Encelia, Acton Brittlebush
Common Names: Acton Encelia, Acton Brittlebush
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
Habitat & Range: Found in chaparral, desert scrub, and rocky slopes. Common in Phelan, Piñon Hills, and the lower slopes of Wrightwood.
Habitat & Range: Found in chaparral, desert scrub, and rocky slopes. Common in Phelan, Piñon Hills, and the lower slopes of Wrightwood.
Description: A multi-branched perennial shrub growing up to 4 feet in height, with gray-green, fuzzy, narrow leaves. Produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.
Description: A multi-branched perennial shrub growing up to 4 feet in height, with gray-green, fuzzy, narrow leaves. Produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.
Ecology: Drought-tolerant. Attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and beetles. Seeds provide food for birds and small mammals. Helps stabilize soil, making it useful for restoration projects.
Ecology: Drought-tolerant. Attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and beetles. Seeds provide food for birds and small mammals. Helps stabilize soil, making it useful for restoration projects.
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