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