
Ambrosia chamissonis
Sand Bur
Plant family: Asteraceae - Sunflower	Rating:
Plant type: Groundcover
Plant origin: N/A, California

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One Gallon	0	* *	14.99

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Flower Color

Green

Blooming Season

Spring, Summer

Height

0-1 feet, 1-2 feet

Spread

5-10 feet

Sun / Shade

Monthly Water

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Wildlife Friendliness Rating

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Coastal Strand
Best Soil Conditions > Learn More
Sand, Sandy Loam
Special Characteristic
Salt Tolerant

Plant Highlights

This perennial has small green flowers that are clustered against the foliage. Sand Bur has a high salt tolerance and requires little water. They are also fire resistant and have fire retardant properties. It is commonly found along the beach and in sandy, coastal areas. This tough, sprawling plant can be found growing amongst Abronia,Camissonia cheiranthifolia, Distichlis spicata and other beach loving species. It provides stabilization on sandy slopes and will do best in coastal conditions.

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	Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am	Rating:
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	Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am	Rating:
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Ambrosia chamissonis

Sand Bur

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Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

Posed by: Green Thumb, on April 20, 2010 at 8:05 am

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