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tall silverbush
Scientific Name: Argythamnia mercurialina var. pilosissima
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Argythamnia mercurialina var. mercurialina
Also known as Tall Silverbush, Tall Wild Mercury, or Tall Ditaxis, Argythamnia mercurialina var. mercurialina is an interesting plant with unique characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is in the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family.
- It's known to have silky silver/grey foliage, which might be tempting for pets to interact with.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is in the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family.
- It's known to have silky silver/grey foliage, which might be tempting for children to interact with.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Argythamnia mercurialina (Nutt.) Mll. Arg. var. mercurialina
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: = Ditaxis mercurialina (Nutt.) J.M. Coult.
Common Names
- Tall Silverbush
- Tall Wild Mercury
- Tall Ditaxis
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Evergreen with silky silver/grey foliage.
- Flowers have pink buds which open to white flowers with yellow centers throughout the summer.
- Grows to a height of approximately 60cm and spreads to 75cm.
- Grown habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Distribution and Habitat
- Hill Country (Texas)
- Oklahoma (OK)
- New Mexico (NM)
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The flowers are attractive to bees.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life: page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Argythamnia mercurialina