Chaparral (Larrea tridentata) Wild crafted and harvested from the pristine Sonoran Desert, this ancient plant contains a powerful antioxidant. Recent research against herpes and related viruses is very promising. Chaparral in tablets with Vitamin C, Zinc, Alfalfa and Yucca root. Chaparral (Larrea tridentata) is a native plant of the American Southwest. Chaparral is one of the Earths oldest plants and has been used in Native American remedies for centuries. More about Chaparral We stand in awe of the centuried Redwoods of the Pacific coast and the twisted, giant Saguaros of the high desert, but compared to the Chaparral bush they are mere infants. Botanically known as Larrea tridentata, the common chaparral plant can live up to 12,000 years! The fact this waxy-leaved bush can thrive in the harsh Arizona desert and dominate its neighbors without being eaten or infected is testimonial to the potency of its chemical arsenal.