Poodle-Dog Bush, Sticky Nama, Turricula parryi

Caution: If touched, this tall plant, with attractive flowers in late spring and summer, may cause a skin rash that can last up to two weeks. Turricula parryi is found in the chaparral vegetation of mountain areas above the desert. It appears for several years following a fire.

Poodle-Dog Bush, Turricula parryi
Hydrophyllaceae

Poodle-Dog Bush, Turricula parryi
Hydrophyllaceae

Poodle-Dog Bush, Turricula parryi
Hydrophyllaceae

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From http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/recreation

Poodle-dog bush causes severe irritation to the skin if touched, akin to poison oak or poison ivy. It can raise blisters lasting as long as two weeks or more. The plant is covered in sticky hairs, which can dislodge easily and can be passed on to hikers who touch it or brush up against it. The swelling, rash and itching appear twelve hours to two days after contact. Use caution and avoid this plant.

It is found in nearly all habitat types that have recently burned including conifer forests, chaparral, oak woodland and riparian areas. Poodle-dog bush is frequently found along trails.

Wear long sleeves and pants if you plan to visit the Angeles National Forest within the Station Fire Perimeter.

[Photo: Terricula parryi]  

•  Grows at elevations from 100 to 2,300 meters
•  Found within the Station Fire burn area perimeter
•  Perennial, woody shrub
•  Main stem extends up to 3 meters
•  Attractive lavender bell-shaped flowers
• Unpleasant, slightly pungent odor
•  Native California shrub