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Desert Plants – Turpentine Bush

The Turpentine bush (Ericameria laricifolia) is a tough shrub in our region.
by Tony Paniagua

Thousands of native and drought tolerant plants can be grown in the Sonoran Desert, and we’re looking at some of those that are recommended by horticulturists and other experts. In this segment, the focus is on Turpentine bush (Ericameria laricifolia) which is a tough shrub in our region.


Producer: Tony Paniagua
Videographer: Robert Lindberg
Editor: Robert Lindberg

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