Winterfat (Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursh) A. Meeuse & Smit)
Also classified as Krascheninnikovia ceratoides subsp. lanata (Pursh) Heklau.
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↑Range - Expand
| Legend | Color |
| Native | |
| Native or Not Present |
This tentative map is based on our own research. It may have limited data on Canada and/or Mexico, and there is some subjectivity in our assignment of plants as introduced vs. expanded. Read more in this blog post.
↑Uses
This species is sometimes used in landscaping, particularly in native plant gardens and xeriscaping, where it is valued for its longevity, drought-tolerance, and aesthetic appeal, which includes both its evergreen foliage and the fuzzy appearance from its wind-dispersed fruits.
↑Links & External Resources
• Winterfat | Fire Effects Information System (FEIS) (About This Site)
• Krascheninnikovia lanata (winterfat) | USDA PLANTS Database (About This Site)
• Krascheninnikovia ceratoides ssp. lanata | Biota of North America Project (BONAP) (About This Site)
• Krascheninnikovia lanata | NatureServe Explorer (About This Site)
• Krascheninnikovia lanata | Flora of North America (About This Site)
