About Ericameria arborescens (A.Gray) Greene
Ericameria arborescens (A.Gray) Greene is a North American flowering plant species in the Asteraceae family, commonly known as goldenfleece. It is widespread across most of California and also occurs in southwestern Oregon. This species grows in chaparral communities and open woodlands, and is adapted to ecosystems that are prone to wildfire. It is a resinous, glandular shrub or small tree that can occasionally exceed 5 meters (over 17 feet) in height. It produces many erect branches, covered in very thin leaves that range from needle-like to lance-shaped. These leaves are 3 to 6 centimeters (1.2 to 2.4 inches) long. At the top of each stem sits an inflorescence made up of many bright golden flowers. Each flower is a rounded cluster of disc florets that measures roughly 5 mm (0.2 inches) wide.
