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Fadyen's silktassel
Scientific Name: Garrya fadyenia
Family: Garryaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Fadyen's Silktassel (Garrya fadyenii)
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The text indicates that Fadyen's Silktassel is rated as "not safe" for children, dogs, and cats.
Common Names
- Fadyen's Silktassel
- Other species in the genus *Garrya* are referred to as silk tassel, or tassel bush
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Garrya fadyenii Hook.
- Family: Garryaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Garrya fadyenia (Note: The text refers to both *Garrya fadyenii* and *Garrya fadyenia*, indicating the latter is a synonym or has been used historically.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the West Indies, specifically Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Cuba.
- Present in the Caribbean.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Fadyen's Silktassel is a perennial shrub.
Related Species
- Other species within the *Garrya* genus include:
- *Garrya buxifolia* (Dwarf Silktassel)
- *Garrya congdonii* (Silktassel)
- *Garrya elliptica* (Coast Silktassel, Wavyleaf Silktassel)
- *Garrya flavescens* (Ashy Silktassel)
- *Garrya fremontii* (Bearbrush)
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Profile
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
- i-Tree Eco (UFORE) Species Code List
- PLANTS Profile USDA PLANTS logo