Yerba mansa

Anemopsis californica

Plant type:

Forb

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Growing season:

Cover:

Low

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Clay,

Loam,

Silt,

Sand,

Gravel

Soil Conditions:

Acidic

Alkaline

CaCO3 tolerant

Metal

Salt

Location

Min elevation:

Max elevation:

7500

Counties:

Apache County,

Cochise County,

Gila County,

Graham County,

Maricopa County,

Mohave County,

Navajo County,

Pima County,

Pinal County,

Santa Cruz County,

Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:

High

Germination overall:

High

Germination rate:

Moderate

Germination requirements:

moist soil conditions

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:

Cold

Flooding

Low light

Riparian

Best suited for these management goals:

Erosion control

Pollinator habitat

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

Commercial availability:

Commonly available

Notes:

Cut off runners may be transplanted to other damp locations and will root quickly

Citations:

Schroeder & Weller 1997