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Thurber's desert honeysuckle
Scientific Name: Anisacanthus thurberi
Family: Acanthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Thurber's Desert Honeysuckle (Anisacanthus thurberi)
Anisacanthus thurberi, commonly known as Thurber's Desert Honeysuckle or Chuparosa, is a woody shrub found primarily in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Despite its name, it is not a true honeysuckle but belongs to the Acanthus family (Acanthaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub with stout branches.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Anisacanthus thurberi (Torr.) A. Gray
- Common Names: Thurber's Desert Honeysuckle, Chuparosa, Desert Honeysuckle
- Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus family)
- Synonyms: Anisacanthus thurberi (Torr.) A. Gray
Distribution and Habitat
- Common in Arizona.
- Found in the western and southwestern United States.
- Grows in gravelly or rocky areas within desert scrub, grasslands, and juniper or oak woodlands.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- A 5-8 ft. woody shrub.
- Stout branches with white, exfoliating bark.
- Tubular red flowers.
- Deciduous Shrub - Cut to ground before spring growth to rejuvenate.
Quirky Facts
- Despite its common name, Thurber's Desert Honeysuckle is not a true honeysuckle and belongs to the Acanthus family.
- Attracts wildlife, including hummingbirds which frequently visit the plant.
Ecological Role
- Attracts hummingbirds.
- Attracts wildlife.
Additional Information
- Found in Molino Basin Campground in the Santa Catalina Mountains.
- The plant is available for sale online and offline as plants and seeds.