turpentine bush Asteraceae Ericameria laricifolia (Gray) Shinners   symbol: ERLA12
	Leaf: Alternate, simple, evergreen, very narrow (needle like), 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, gray-green with sticky resin on both surfaces, turpentine odor when crushed. Flower: Monoecious; bright yellow conical flowers, 1/4 inch across borne in rounded, terminal clusters, appear in late summer and fall in great abundance making an attractive display. Fruit: Tufted, fluffy achenes (dandelion-like) with angled or ribbed sides, light brown, dried flower parts are persistent after seeds have dispersed. Twig: Young twigs are slender, round, light green in color; later turning a light brown. Bark: Reddish brown to gray-brown, developing dark gray ridges and lighter colored furrows. Form: Short, dense shrub reaching up to 3 feet in height and often much wider.
	No range map exists for this species. See a map of the states in which Ericameria laricifolia can be found (opens a new window). USDA Plants Database Ericameria laricifolia is native to North America.