Big Sagebrush is the dominant shrub of the Great Basin, covering vast swaths of the Intermountain West with its silver-gray foliage and iconic fragrance. It is a keystone species supporting more than 350 wildlife species including pronghorn, sage-grouse, and pygmy rabbit. The three-toothed leaves are aromatic with silvery hairs that reduce water loss.
Best time to see a Big Sagebrush
The best time to see a Big Sagebrush is March–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 17,035 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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