Antelope Bitterbrush syn. Buckbrush
Purshia tridentata
(Rosaceae - Rose Family)

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Flower
purshia tridentata

Flower Petals
purshia tridentata

Three lobed leaf
leaves


Shows Seeds Formingplus
 Downy Underside of Leaves

seeds forming


More Seeds and Downy Leaves
seeds forming


Antelope Bitterbrush syn. Buckbrush
Purshia tridentata
purshia tridentata in Draper

 

Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
Located May 2013 Draper, Salt Lake County, Utah

Characteristics
Perennial
leaves  are three lobed
Height about 3 feet
width about 6 feet
Five-petaled yellow flowers have a strong sweet scent

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