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bearbrush
Scientific Name: Garrya fremontii
Family: Garryaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Garrya fremontii: California Fever Bush, Bearbrush, Fremont's Silktassel
Garrya fremontii is a species of flowering shrub found in the western United States, known by several common names.
Considerations for Pets
- Garrya fremontii has leathery leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Garrya fremontii Torr.
- Common Names: California fever bush, bearbrush, Fremont's silktassel
- Family: Garryaceae
- Other Fact Sheets: bearbrush Garryaceae Garrya fremontii Torr. Listen to the Latin symbol: GAFR
- Synonyms: bearbrush
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the western United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- An evergreen shrub growing up to 3 meters (9 feet) tall and wide.
- Leaves are opposite, simple, evergreen, and leathery, with an ovate shape, reaching up to 2 1/2 inches in length.
- Features leathery green leaves with yellow veins.
- Male and female plants bearing small flowers in hanging racemes.
Additional Information
- Hardy to zone (UK) 7.
- In leaf from January 12th.
- In flower from April.
Further Resources
- Garrya fremontii Research Information.
- Bearbrush allergy information and photos.
- Generals Synonyms Classification Related Links. Garrya fremontii Torr.
- of Garrya fremontii. General Information.