Chaparral
Botanical Name: Larrea tridentata
Family Name: Zygophyllaceae
Plant Description: Tough desert shrub with small waxy leaves
Ecosystem: Desert scrublands
Size: 1–3 metres tall
Shape: Dense, rounded bush
Geographical Origin: Southwestern USA, Northern Mexico
Current Distribution: North American deserts
Flower Shapes and Colours: Small, yellow five-petal flowers
Seed Types and Size: Small, fuzzy brown seeds
Uses: Traditional medicine, antimicrobial treatments
Parts Used: Leaves, stems
Medicinal Uses: Antioxidant, antifungal, used for skin issues
Planetary Influences: Mars
Metaphysical Uses: Purification, resilience
Elemental Association: Fire