Creosote Flower. Creosote bush larrea tridentata has an unromantic name but possesses wonderful medicinal properties and fascinating adaptive abilities. Such an increase in the number of chromosomes in plant evolution is not that unusual.
Creosote bush has an unromantic name but possesses wonderful medicinal properties and fascinating adaptive abilities being well suited to arid deserts. The leaves are small and coated with natural oils and wax to conserve water through slower evaporation. It is spanish for governess due to its ability to secure more water by inhibiting the growth of nearby plants.
Creosote bushes of the mojave desert have 78 chromosomes those of the sonoran desert southern arizona have 52 chromosomes while those of west texas chihuahuan desert have only 26.
Grow a low maintenance colorful drought tolerant shrub. The leaves are small and coated with natural oils and wax to conserve water through slower evaporation. Is creosote harmful in a garden. You can find these seed capsules on the ground under the creosote bushes.
