Malacothamnus Fasciculatus (Noun)
Meaning
Shrub of coastal ranges of California and Baja California having hairy branches and spikes of numerous mauve flowers; sometimes placed in genus Sphaeralcea.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Malacothamnus fasciculatus is a drought-tolerant shrub commonly spotted along trails in California's coastal mountain ranges.
- Local nurseries in the area cultivate the Malacothamnus fasciculatus to preserve native plant species of Southern California.
- Due to its showy purple flowers, Malacothamnus fasciculatus has been gaining popularity as an ornamental plant in Baja California gardens.
- Malacothamnus fasciculatus seeds typically germinate in the early part of the year following the winter rainfall season.
- In traditional folk medicine, different parts of the Malacothamnus fasciculatus plant were used by the ancient people in Baja California to cure a range of ailments.