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plains greasebush
Scientific Name: Glossopetalon planitierum
Family: Crossosomataceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Glossopetalon planitierum
Also known as Plains Greasebush.
Considerations for Pets
- Plains Greasebush is described as a dense, spiny shrub.
Considerations for Children
- Plains Greasebush is described as a dense, spiny shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Glossopetalon planitierum (Ensign) H. St. John
- Family: Celastraceae (Staff-tree Family), although the genus Glossopetalon is also placed in Crossosomataceae.
- Synonym: Forsellesia planitierum Ensign
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Varieties: Glossopetalon spinescens A. Gray var. planitierum (Ensign) Yatsk.
Distribution and Habitat
- Plains Greasebush grows on rocky calcareous slopes and cliffs.
- It can be found in the Panhandle region of the United States, extending into Colorado and New Mexico.
Morphological Characteristics
- Plains Greasebush is a dense, spiny shrub.
- It is considered a subshrub or shrub with a perennial duration.
Additional Information
- The common name "greasebush" refers to several species within the Glossopetalon genus.
- The specific epithet "planitierum" refers to its habitat on the plains.
Further Resources
- Discover Life: Offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Glossopetalon planitierum.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- uBio