About Ericameria fasciculata (Eastw.) J.F.Macbr.
Ericameria fasciculata (Eastw.) J.F.Macbr., commonly called Eastwood's goldenbush, is a rare flowering shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. This species is endemic to northern California, and has been recorded in fewer than twenty locations. Most sources state it is only found in Monterey County, but the University of California-maintained Calflora database includes additional collections from nearby Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties. These extra collections come from populated areas, and may be introduced or cultivated specimens rather than naturally occurring populations. Ericameria fasciculata grows in sandy soils within chaparral, woodland, and scrub habitats, and can sometimes be found in disturbed roadside habitats. It is a dense, bushy shrub that reaches a maximum height close to 50 cm (20 inches). It produces many glandular branches lined with needlelike leaves that measure 1 to 2 centimeters (0.4 to 0.8 inches) long. Its inflorescence is made up of one or more small cylindrical flower heads, lined with yellowish phyllaries. Each flower head holds many yellow disc florets, and sometimes also contains one or two ray florets. The fruit is an achene a few millimeters long, topped with a brown or white pappus.
