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narrowleaf silverbush
Scientific Name: Argythamnia lanceolata
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Argythamnia lanceolata: Narrowleaf Silverbush
Argythamnia lanceolata, commonly known as Narrowleaf Silverbush, is a subshrub belonging to the plant family Euphorbiaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Argythamnia lanceolata (Benth.) Mll. Arg.
- Common Name: Narrowleaf Silverbush
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
- Synonyms:
- Ditaxis lanceolata (Benth.) Pax & K. Hoffmann
Considerations for Pets
- Belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
Description
- Narrowleaf Silverbush is characterized as a stiff-stemmed subshrub.
- It has lanceolate, very hairy leaves, and the stems are also covered with long hairs.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in regions such as Ironwood Forest National Monument, Pima County, Arizona.
- Also grows on Coffee Pot Mountain and San Ysidro Mountain.
- Its elevation range is commonly below 600 meters.
Ecology
- Often found in dry interior climates.
Cultivation
- Water every 1-2 weeks, providing 2-3 glasses of water when the soil has been dry for several days.
- Ensure good drainage to prevent fungal diseases and avoid stagnant water in plant saucers.
Further Information
- Information is available on Garden Guides.
- SEINet (2010) has records about this plant.
- Prieta Natural History Association is a resource for Sonoran Desert Plants.