Sagebrush commonly grows in arid, open areas with little rainfall, like deserts and steppes. While hiking in the arid west, we spotted sagebrush dotting the landscape.
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Visual Identification
Identify sagebrush by its silvery-green leaves and the clusters of yellow flowers it produces. The painter captured the silvery tint of the sagebrush leaves in the sunlight.
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Ecosystem Role
Sagebrush is important for its ecosystem, providing food and habitat for wildlife. The sagebrush serves as a shelter for many small desert animals.