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(Coursetia glandulosa)
Rosary Babybonnets (Coursetia glandulosa)
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Nolan Exe
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Photo by: Nolan Exe | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nolan Exe | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-04-21T23:52:57-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Coursetia glandulosa, commonly known as Rosary Babybonnets, is a deciduous shrub native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, extending into arid regions of Arizona and Mexico. It typically grows to a height and width of 5-15 feet (1.5-4.6 meters), with a rounded form and open branching structure. The plant is notable for its pinnate leaves and clusters of pea-like flowers that are white to pale yellow, blooming in the spring and attracting pollinators. The flowers are modest in size but can be quite showy when the shrub is covered in blooms. After flowering, it produces small, woody pods that may persist on the plant.
Rosary Babybonnets is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and desert gardens. It is also used for revegetation projects in its native range. This shrub requires minimal maintenance once established and is suitable for full sun exposures with low water requirements. It prefers well-drained soils and is tolerant of poor, rocky substrates. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Rosary Babybonnets is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and desert gardens. It is also used for revegetation projects in its native range. This shrub requires minimal maintenance once established and is suitable for full sun exposures with low water requirements. It prefers well-drained soils and is tolerant of poor, rocky substrates. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 5-15 feet
- Width: 5-15 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, White, Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts
Other Names
Common Names: Rosary Baby-Bonnets , Baby Bonnets , Coursetia , Sámota , Samo Prieto , Chino , Cousamo , Cousano
Scientific Names: Coursetia glandulosa , Coursetia microphylla , Coursetia seleri , Coursetia seleri var. caeciliae , Pictetia microphylla
GBIF Accepted Name: Coursetia glandulosa A.Gray