Parthenium argentatum, commonly known as the guayule (/ ɡ w aɪ ˈ uː l iː / or / w aɪ ˈ uː l eɪ /, [1] as in Spanish), is a perennial woody shrub in the family Asteraceae that is native to the rangeland area of the Chihuahuan Desert; including the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Guayule is an evergreen shrub that originated in the arid zone from the southwestern part of the USA to northern Mexico and therefore can be grown in environments totally different from those suited for para rubber trees (the current primary source of natural rubber (*1)).

Guayule (Parthenium argentatum) is a plant that is native to the deserts of southern United States and Northern Mexico. Because guayule is a desert plant, it is very drought tolerant and can survive under harsh conditions.

Sep 8, 2022 · Guayule (pronounced Why-YU-lee) is a woody desert shrub that has a remarkable quality – the plant produces natural rubber, which makes it a viable, environmentally friendly, and sustainable...

Nov 11, 2024 · Learn about the potential benefits of Guayule including contraindications, adverse reactions, toxicology, pharmacology and historical usage.

Guayule is a long lived, desert adapted shrub but requires more water than associated desert vegetation for active growth (Muller, 1946). During temperature or drought stress, it enters a semi-dormant state characterized by darker, grayer leaves

Sep 8, 2021 · Guayule has a few advantages as a source for biofuel. One is that it grows and thrives in the desert. That means it can grow in areas where other crops can't. Guayule shrubs can also be...

Guayule, (Parthenium argentatum), rubber-containing desert shrub of the family Asteraceae, native to the north-central plateau of Mexico and the Big Bend area of Texas. It has small white flowers and narrow silvery leaves that alternate along the stem.

Mar 25, 2012 · A desert plant named guayule contains a latex that can be used to create a natural and hypoallergenic rubber. The plant can also be used as a biofuel.

Guayule, pronounced why-YOU-lee, provides an alternative and sustainable commercial source of rubber for breakthrough biomaterials. Since 1999 American BioRubber has led the industry in developing guayule crops to create sustainable rubber products.