Chrysothamnus nauseous var. nauseous Synonyms: Ericameria nauseosa
| Scientific Name | Chrysothamnus nauseous var. nauseous Synonyms: Ericameria nauseosa |
| Common Name | Rabbit Brush (Grey Rabbitbrush, Rubber Rabbitbrush, Chamisa) |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Habit | Evergreen Shrub (deciduous in colder zones) |
| Growth Form | Erect, slender stems. Twigs grayish to yellow. Leaves alternate, simple, linear, often greyish-green, woolly. |
| Mature Size | Height: 7′ |
| Flowers | Golden-yellow, pungent-smelling. Blooming Season: July-October |
| Hardiness | Zones 3 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Requirements | Drought resistant, has a deep taproot and little to no supplemental water required. If watered in the landscape, the plant can become rank, floppy and unattractive. |
| Soil Requirements | Loamy, sandy, gravelly or heavy clay soils that are slightly acidic, slight to strongly basic, or saline. |
| Other Info | Native to Oregon. When twigs are cut they exude a milky latex that contains chrysil, a high grade rubber which vulcanizes easily. Best with no maintenance except yearly shearing. nauseosus: disagreeable flavor or odor. |
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