Wildlife
Common matchweed; broomweed
Gutierrezia sarothrae
Habitat
Big Bend
Conservation
Secure
First Observed
1804-09-19
The common names for this species come from its use. Branches were bound to make brooms; infusions to treat snakebites.
Recent sightings
Where it’s being seen today
5 research-grade iNaturalist observations between 2015–2025. Most recent: 2025-09-07. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.
