18,909 observationsLeast Concern
Broom Snakeweed
Gutierrezia sarothrae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Gutierrezia
About
Gutierrezia sarothrae is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names broom snakeweed, broomweed, snakeweed, and matchweed. It is a subshrub native to much of the western half of North America, from western Canada to northern Mexico, and can be found in a number of arid, grassland, and mountain habitats. It can be toxic to livestock in large quantities, due mainly to the presence of saponins.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Broom Snakeweed is Gutierrezia sarothrae.
- Broom Snakeweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Broom Snakeweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Broom Snakeweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Broom Snakeweed belongs to the order Asterales.
- Broom Snakeweed belongs to the family Asteraceae.
- Broom Snakeweed belongs to the genus Gutierrezia.