Shrub Plants by Watershed, Native, Family, Introduced, Common Name

Watershed: Malheur

Native: Yes

Composites, Sunflower

Introduced: No Information

big sage Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

big sagebrush Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

sagebrush Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

Watershed: Owyhee

Native: Yes

Composites, Sunflower

Introduced: No Information

big sage Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

big sagebrush Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

sagebrush Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

Watershed: Snake

Native: Yes

Composites, Sunflower

Introduced: No Information

big sage Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

big sagebrush Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

sagebrush Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

Watershed: Weiser

Native: Yes

Composites, Sunflower

Introduced: No Information

big sage Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

big sagebrush Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

sagebrush Scientific Name Artemisia tridentata Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Watershed Malheur, Owyhee, Snake, Weiser Weed No

Watershed: No Information

Native: No

Butterfly bush

Introduced: No Information

butterfly bush Scientific Name Buddleja sp. Family Butterfly bush Plant Type Shrub Native No Weed Yes

Composites, Sunflower

Introduced: Yes

hardheads Scientific Name Acroptilon repens Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Pink, rose Plant Type Shrub Introduced Yes Native No Weed Noxious, Yes

Russian knapweed Scientific Name Acroptilon repens Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Pink, rose Plant Type Shrub Introduced Yes Native No Weed Noxious, Yes

Mallow

Introduced: Yes

velvetleaf Scientific Name Abutilon theophrasti Family Mallow Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Short Description A large, aggressive annual weed. Introduced Yes Native No Weed Noxious

Potato

Introduced: Yes

Jimsonweed Scientific Name Datura stramonium Family Potato Flower Color White/Purple Plant Type Shrub Introduced Yes Native No Weed Yes

Native: Yes

Barberry

Introduced: No Information

Oregon grape Scientific Name Mahonia repens Family Barberry Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Short Description Grape-like berries. Leaves: Prickly toothed leaflets Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

Borage

Introduced: No Information

salt heliotrope Scientific Name Heliotropium curassavicum L. Family Borage Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Buckthorn

Introduced: No Information

buckbrush Scientific Name Ceanothus velutinus Family Buckthorn Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Short Description Leaves persistent, N fixing genus. Leaves: Shiny upper side Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

snowbush Scientific Name Ceanothus velutinus Family Buckthorn Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Short Description Leaves persistent, N fixing genus. Leaves: Shiny upper side Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

Buckwheat

Introduced: No Information

Blue Mountain buckwheat Scientific Name Eriogonum strictum Family Buckwheat Flower Color White-pale pink Plant Type Shrub Short Description Very low growing. Native Yes Weed No

cushion buckwheat Scientific Name Eriogonum ovalifolium Family Buckwheat Flower Color Cream white Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

oval-leafed eriogonum Scientific Name Eriogonum ovalifolium Family Buckwheat Flower Color Cream white Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

strict buckwheat Scientific Name Eriogonum strictum Family Buckwheat Flower Color White-pale pink Plant Type Shrub Short Description Very low growing. Native Yes Weed No

yellow buckwheat Scientific Name Eriogonum flavum Family Buckwheat Flower Color Yellow, red Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Composites, Sunflower

Introduced: No Information

gray rabbit brush Scientific Name Ericameria nauseosa Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Short Description Gray rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) grows throughout Malheur County and surrounding areas of the intermountain west. It is an early succession plant following fire. Gray rabbitbrush is also known as rubber rabbitbrush and is a member of the Composite or Aster family. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

gray rabbitbrush Scientific Name Ericameria nauseosa Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Short Description Gray rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) grows throughout Malheur County and surrounding areas of the intermountain west. It is an early succession plant following fire. Gray rabbitbrush is also known as rubber rabbitbrush and is a member of the Composite or Aster family. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

green rabbitbrush Scientific Name Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellowish Plant Type Shrub Short Description Yellow rabbitbrush is common in the intermountain west. It is an early succession plant following fire. Native Yes Weed Yes

littleleaf brickelbush Scientific Name Brickellia microphylla Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Green-white Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

rubber rabbit brush Scientific Name Ericameria nauseosa Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Short Description Gray rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) grows throughout Malheur County and surrounding areas of the intermountain west. It is an early succession plant following fire. Gray rabbitbrush is also known as rubber rabbitbrush and is a member of the Composite or Aster family. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

rubber rabbitbrush Scientific Name Ericameria nauseosa Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Short Description Gray rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) grows throughout Malheur County and surrounding areas of the intermountain west. It is an early succession plant following fire. Gray rabbitbrush is also known as rubber rabbitbrush and is a member of the Composite or Aster family. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

small-leaved brickellia Scientific Name Brickellia microphylla Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Green-white Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

tarragon Scientific Name Artemisia dracunculus Family Composites, Sunflower Plant Type Shrub Native Yes

threetip sagebrush Scientific Name Artemisia tripartita Family Composites, Sunflower Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

white sage brush Scientific Name Artemisia ludoviciana Family Composites, Sunflower Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

white sagebrush Scientific Name Artemisia ludoviciana Family Composites, Sunflower Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

wormwood Scientific Name Artemisia ludoviciana Family Composites, Sunflower Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

yellow rabbitbrush Scientific Name Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus Family Composites, Sunflower Flower Color Yellowish Plant Type Shrub Short Description Yellow rabbitbrush is common in the intermountain west. It is an early succession plant following fire. Native Yes Weed Yes

Crossosoma

Introduced: No Information

spiny greasebush Scientific Name Glossopetalon spinescens Family Crossosoma Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Dogwood

Introduced: No Information

red-osier dogwood Scientific Name Cornus stolonifera Family Dogwood Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Short Description Red branched shrub. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

Figwort or Snapdragon

Introduced: No Information

royal penstemon Scientific Name Penstemon speciosus Family Figwort or Snapdragon Flower Color Purple, blue Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

sagebrush penstemon Scientific Name Penstemon speciosus Family Figwort or Snapdragon Flower Color Purple, blue Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

showy penstemon Scientific Name Penstemon speciosus Family Figwort or Snapdragon Flower Color Purple, blue Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Gooseberry

Introduced: No Information

golden currant Scientific Name Ribes aureum Family Gooseberry Flower Color Yellowish Plant Type Shrub Short Description Golden currant Native Yes Weed No

gooseberry Scientific Name Ribes sp. Family Gooseberry Flower Color Green, Red Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

sticky currant Scientific Name Ribes viscosissimum Family Gooseberry Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

wax currant Scientific Name Ribes cereum Family Gooseberry Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Goosefoot

Introduced: No Information

fourwing saltbush Scientific Name Atriplex canescens Family Goosefoot Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

greasewood Scientific Name Sarcobatus vermiculatus Family Goosefoot Flower Color Pale yellow Plant Type Shrub Short Description This plant is moderately poisonous to sheep and cattle if consumed in large amounts. Its toxicity increases as the plant matures. Native Yes Weed No

hopsage Scientific Name Grayia spinosa Family Goosefoot Flower Color Pink, Yellow, Creamy White Plant Type Shrub Short Description Formerly Atriplex spinosa. Native Yes Weed No

shadscale saltbush Scientific Name Atriplex confertifolia Family Goosefoot Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

spiny hopsage Scientific Name Grayia spinosa Family Goosefoot Flower Color Pink, Yellow, Creamy White Plant Type Shrub Short Description Formerly Atriplex spinosa. Native Yes Weed No

white sage Scientific Name Krascheninnikovia lanata Family Goosefoot Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

winterfat Scientific Name Krascheninnikovia lanata Family Goosefoot Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Heath

Introduced: No Information

alpine laurel Scientific Name Kalmia microphylla Family Heath Flower Color Pink, purple Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

grouse whortleberry Scientific Name Vaccinium scoparium Family Heath Flower Color Red Plant Type Shrub Short Description Leaves: Very small shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

huckleberry Scientific Name Vaccinium sp Family Heath Flower Color Blue Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes, Yes Weed No

huckleberry Scientific Name Vaccinium sp Family Heath Flower Color Blue Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes, Yes Weed No

labrador tea Scientific Name Ledum groenlandicum Family Heath Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Location McCall and many locations Native Yes Weed No

pink heather Scientific Name Phyllodoce breweri Family Heath Flower Color Pink Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Prince's-Pine Scientific Name Chimaphila umbellata Family Heath Flower Color Pink, rose Plant Type Shrub Short Description Very short shrubby perenial. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

red heather Scientific Name Phyllodoce empetriformis Family Heath Flower Color Pink, purple Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

red huckleberry Scientific Name Vaccinium scoparium Family Heath Flower Color Red Plant Type Shrub Short Description Leaves: Very small shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

swamp laurel Scientific Name Kalmia microphylla Family Heath Flower Color Pink, purple Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

white mountain heather Scientific Name Cassiope mertensiana Family Heath Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Short Description small, white, bell-like flowers Native Yes Weed No

Honeysuckle

Introduced: No Information

black twinberry Scientific Name Lonicera involucrata Family Honeysuckle Flower Color Pale yellow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

blue elderberry Scientific Name Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea Family Honeysuckle Flower Color Cream white Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

red elderberry Scientific Name Sambucus racemosa Family Honeysuckle Flower Color Cream white Plant Type Shrub Short Description Pith in center of stem. Leaves: Pinnately divided Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

red twinberry Scientific Name Lonicera utahensis Family Honeysuckle Flower Color Pale Yellow or Red Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

snowberry Scientific Name Symphoricarpos oreophilus Family Honeysuckle Flower Color White to pink Plant Type Shrub Short Description Conspicuous white fruit. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

twinflower Scientific Name Linnaea borealis Family Honeysuckle Flower Color Pink Plant Type Shrub Short Description A very small shrub like vine that grows as an understory in pine forests, 4 in tall, hugs soil or rock surface. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

Utah honeysuckle Scientific Name Lonicera utahensis Family Honeysuckle Flower Color Pale Yellow or Red Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

Hydrangea

Introduced: No Information

syringa Scientific Name Philadelphus lewisii Family Hydrangea Flower Color Cream white Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Legume or Pea

Introduced: No Information

spur lupine Scientific Name Lupinus arbustus Family Legume or Pea Flower Color Yellow, white, purple Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Mint

Introduced: No Information

monardella Scientific Name Monardella odoratissima Family Mint Flower Color Light purple Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

purple sage Scientific Name Salvia dorrii var. carnosa Family Mint Flower Color Purple Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Mustard

Introduced: No Information

Prince's plume Scientific Name Stanleya pinnata Family Mustard Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Phlox

Introduced: No Information

Snake River phlox Scientific Name Phlox colubrina Family Phlox Flower Color White to pink Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Rose

Introduced: No Information

antelope bitterbrush Scientific Name Purshia tridentata Family Rose Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Short Description Nearby Camp Morrison. Native Yes Weed No

bitterbrush Scientific Name Purshia tridentata Family Rose Flower Color Yellow Plant Type Shrub Short Description Nearby Camp Morrison. Native Yes Weed No

Douglas spirea Scientific Name Spiraea douglasii Family Rose Flower Color Pink, rose Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

ninebark Scientific Name Opulaster malvaceus Family Rose Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

Nootka rose Scientific Name Rosa nutkana C. Presl var. nutkana Family Rose Flower Color Pink Plant Type Shrub Short Description Nootka Rose Native Yes

ocean spray Scientific Name Holodiscus discolor Family Rose Flower Color Cream white Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

pyramid spirea Scientific Name Spiraea pyramidata Family Rose Flower Color Pink Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

red raspberry Scientific Name Rubus idaeus Family Rose Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

saskatoon Scientific Name Amelanchier alnifolia Family Rose Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Short Description 5 petals. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

serviceberry Scientific Name Amelanchier alnifolia Family Rose Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Short Description 5 petals. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

shiny-leaf spirea Scientific Name Spiraea betulifolia Family Rose Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

sub-alpine spirea Scientific Name Spiraea densiflora Family Rose Flower Color Pink Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

thimbleberry Scientific Name Rubus parviflorus Family Rose Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Short Description Red edible berries, very large leaves. Location McCall Native Yes Weed No

Woods' rose Scientific Name Rosa woodsii Family Rose Flower Color Pink Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

Sumac

Introduced: No Information

poison ivy Scientific Name Toxicodendron rydbergii Family Sumac Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed Can be

skunkbrush sumac Scientific Name Rhus trilobata Family Sumac Plant Type Shrub Native Yes

Willow

Introduced: No Information

coyote willow Scientific Name Salix exigua Family Willow Flower Color -none- Plant Type Shrub Native Yes Weed No

willow Scientific Name Salix sp. Family Willow Plant Type Shrub Location McCall and many locations Native Yes Weed No

Family: No Information

Introduced: No Information

bristly Nootka rose Scientific Name Rosa nutkana C. Presl var. hispida Fernald Flower Color Pink Plant Type Shrub Native Yes

Native: No Information

Borage

Introduced: No Information

cryptantha Scientific Name Cryptantha sp. Family Borage Flower Color White Plant Type Shrub Weed No

Gooseberry

Introduced: No Information

currant Scientific Name Ribes spathianum Family Gooseberry Flower Color Black Plant Type Shrub

Teasel

Introduced: Europe

common teasel Scientific Name Dipsacus fullonum Family Teasel Flower Color Brown - purple Plant Type Shrub Introduced Europe Weed Yes