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glandular silverbush

Scientific Name: Argythamnia adenophora

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Argythamnia adenophora

Also known as glandular silverbush, Argythamnia adenophora is a perennial herb belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family.

Common Names

  • Glandular Silverbush
  • Desert Silverbush
  • Sonoran Silverbush

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Argythamnia adenophora A. Gray
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Ditaxis adenophora (A. Gray) Pax & K. Hoffm.
  • Misapplied Names:
    • Argythamnia adenophora auct. non A. Gray
    • Ditaxis adenophora auct.

Distribution and Habitat

This plant thrives in partially shady locations. The text mentions its presence in contexts related to California and the Sonoran region, suggesting a possible distribution in these areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial herb.
  • The text alludes to glandular-viscid and sticky qualities, indicating the presence of glandular hairs on the plant.
  • Mention of a sticky stem to touch, because of the glandular hairs.
  • Leaves long, leathery texture and serrated edges

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The plant has glandular hairs that make it glandular-viscid and sticky.

Synonyms for Related Plants

  • Argythamnia aphoroides (Hill Country Silverbush)
  • Argythamnia blodgettii (Blodgett's Silverbush)
  • Argythamnia californica (California Silverbush)
  • Argythamnia lanceolata
  • Argythamnia neomexicana (New Mexico Silverbush)
  • Argythamnia serrata (New Mexico Silverbush)