Ambrosia chamissonis

$1.50 – $7.15

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Silvery beachweed

Silvery beachweed is sprawling perennial that grows about 1′ tall and 5′ wide.

Grows on sand dunes and in gravelly places along coast.

Plant smells sweet. In ancient times people thought eating sweet-smelling plants rendered long life, as Ambrosia, food of the gods, rendered immortal life.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Erosion Control

Container

4"-O, D-16-O, 4", 4"S, 4"S-o, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o
Ecological Value

The seeds are an important winter food for many bird species and used as food by the larvae of a number of butterflies and moths.
Historical Uses

Plant used as medicine for strength and healing.
Distribution

native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.
Elevation

Between 0 and 82 feet
Communities
Habitat

Coastal dunes. Prefers the coastal strand and backshores of sandy beaches.

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