This small shrub at the lower elevations is bud sagebrush (Picrothamnus desertorum), previously called Artemisia spinescens. It is also known as budsage and is a member of the Sunflower Family (Asteraceae).
The flower heads are small and yellow, and because they flower as early as March, are often damaged by frost. The pollen causes allergies in some. The shrub is an important food source for upland game birds, other wildlife, and livestock.
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