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Punctate or Black-stem Rabbitbrush, Ericameria paniculata

Something that is punctate is marked in some way. In the Punctate Rabbitbrush, the markings are black bands made on the stems by fungi or insects. These bands are an identifying feature.

A broadly spreading green Rabbit Bush
Black-Stem Rabbitbrush, Ericameria Paniculata
Asteraceae

Black-Stem Rabbitbrush, Ericameria Paniculata
Asteraceae

Rabbitbrush is one of several plants in the desert that a person seems to pass and be unable to identify. Note the dense leaves. Rabbits love the shade and the cover. Rabbitbrush produces yellow flowers when in bloom.