Ceratoides lanata (Winterfat)

Winterfat (Ceratoides lanata) is a small, low-growing shrub native to arid regions of North America. It is also known as Krascheninnikovia lanata. The plant has small, silver-gray leaves that are covered in fine hairs, giving it a woolly appearance. Winterfat produces inconspicuous flowers and produces tiny, winged seeds. It is a hardy plant that thrives in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate extreme temperatures and drought conditions.