Calflora Taxon Report
Kochia californica  S. Watson

(not an active name)
Mojave red sage,   Rusty molly
Kochia californica is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
also called Neokochia californica
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Genus: Kochia
Family: Chenopodiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands

Communities: Creosote Bush Scrub, Valley Grassland, Joshua Tree Woodland, wetland-riparian

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Alternate Names:
PLANTSBassia californica
JEFNeokochia californica
Information about Kochia californica from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.

USDA PLANTS Profile (BACA21)

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