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gasplant
Scientific Name: Dictamnus albus
Family: Rutaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dictamnus: The Enigmatic Gas Plant
The term "Gas Plant" can refer to several entities, including industrial facilities. However, in the context of botany, it primarily refers to the flowering plant Dictamnus albus.
Common Names
- Gas Plant
- Burning Bush (Note: This name is also used for Euonymus, so be sure to verify the specific plant.)
- Dittany
- Fraxinella
Considerations for Pets and Children
While the provided text doesn't explicitly mention toxicity, Dictamnus albus emits a flammable vapor, specifically a methane-like gas.
- This gas is emitted particularly when the plant is in bloom.
- The foliage is described as strong-smelling.
Distribution and Habitat
Dictamnus albus is native to warm, open woodland habitats in southern Europe.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is an herbaceous perennial.
- It bears wands of cupped pink or white flowers.
- It has shining dark green foliage.
- It blooms in mid- to late spring.
Quirky Facts
- Dictamnus albus produces a methane-like gas while in bloom that, according to one source, can be lit.