FIRE EFFECTS
SPECIES: Chrysothamnus paniculatus  | Desert Rabbitbrush 



IMMEDIATE FIRE EFFECT ON PLANT : 
Information is not available regarding the effects of fire on desert
rabbitbrush; however, this shrub is probably top-killed by moderate to
severe fire.


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF FIRE EFFECT : 
NO-ENTRY


PLANT RESPONSE TO FIRE : 
Information is not available regarding desert rabbitbrush response to
fire.  However, if consistent with other rabbitbrush species, desert
rabbitbrush probably recovers well after fire by sprouting from the root
crown.  Desert rabbitbrush sprouts and seedlings are probably abundant
the first years after fire.


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF PLANT RESPONSE : 
NO-ENTRY


FIRE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
NO-ENTRY

Related categories for Species: Chrysothamnus paniculatus | Desert Rabbitbrush