Decoding The Land-Plants that provide clues to water in dry country
Rushes and Cattails- sign of marshland or water very near the surface
Pickleweed- indicates salty water at or near the surface
Saltbush- indicates water near the surface but quality may be poor
Mesquite- indicates water is to be found 10 - 50 ft. below the surface
Reeds- signify good quality water very close to the surface
Black greasewood- generally means that mineralized water exists 10 - 40 ft. down
Rabbit brush- will only grow where water is within 15 ft. below ground
Elderberry shrubs- fairly good sign that water is about 10 ft. below ground
got this info from Reader's Digest's "Back to the Basics"
copyright 1981
good book with lots of valuable info.. reccomend picking it up if you see it at a yardsale or used bookstore
