



Guayule Plants in Salinas California December 1941
This vintage image captures four-year-old guayule plants in Salinas, California. In December 1941, guayule, a shrub cultivated for rubber production, thrived in the region. Each acre could yield between 1,800 and 2,500 pounds of rubber, making it a vital crop during a time when rubber was essential for wartime efforts. Part of the FSA/OWI Collection.
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Guayule Plants in Salinas California December 1941