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low silverbush
Scientific Name: Argythamnia humilis var. humilis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Low Silverbush (Argythamnia humilis)
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is described as having silky silver/grey foliage. Monitor pets to discourage them from ingesting plant material.
Considerations for Children
- As with any plant, caution children to avoid ingestion.
Common Names
- Low Silverbush
Synonyms
- Ditaxis humilis (Engelm. & A.Gray) Pax
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Argythamnia humilis ( Engelm. & A. Gray) Mll. Arg. var. humilis
- Alternative Scientific Names:
- Argythamnia humilis var. leiosperma Waterf.
- Ditaxis humilis var. leiosperma (Waterf.) A.R. Sm. & Govaerts
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Mediterranean limestone hills.
- Enjoys a hot, sunny position in a rock garden.
- Prefers low fertility and efficient drainage.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen subshrub forb/herb.
- Silky silver/grey foliage.
- Flowers have pink buds that open to white flowers with yellow centres throughout the summer.
- Height: 60cm
- Spread: 75cm
- Perennial duration.
- Low-growing.
Ecological Role
- Suitable for xeriscaping due to drought tolerance.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Provides a good contrast to bolder architectural plants.
- The Libertia is a good companion.
Quirky Facts
- The text references a book titled "Pat of Silver Bush" by Lucy Maud Montgomery, hinting at a connection between the plant's name and literature.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Argythamnia humilis.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern.