Trees & Shrubs
Antelope-brush
Purshia tridentata
A key shrub of one of the Okanagan's rarest and most threatened ecosystems. An important habitat story plant at ABNC.
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Field Note
Some rare insects are entirely dependent on antelope-brush to complete their life cycle and can't survive without it.
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Where to Spot It at ABNC
The antelope-brush stand on the upper trail is one of the best places to see this shrub up close.
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Why It Matters
Antelope-brush habitat is one of the Okanagan's most critical conservation stories, with less than 4% of the original extent remaining.
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Good to Know
This scrubby-looking plant is a very important home for wildlife — some rare insects can only survive here.