Porophyllum scoparium

Porophyllum scoparium, Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, Centennial Museum, University of Texas at El Paso. Photographs by Wynn Anderson.

Common English Names: Poreleaf, Shrubby Poreleaf
Common Spanish Names: Hierba del Venado, Jarilla, Pomerillo
Scientific Name: Porophyllum scoparium (pore-row-FIL-lum skoh-PEAR-ree-um)
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
Geographic Range: Southern New Mexico and western Texas south into northern Mexico.
Plant Form: Small evergreen shrub, 24" x 24".
Remarks: Yellow rayless flowers.

Last Update: 18 May 2006