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plateau silverbush

Scientific Name: Argythamnia simulans

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Argythamnia simulans - Plateau Silverbush

Argythamnia simulans, commonly known as Plateau Silverbush, is a fascinating plant belonging to the Spurge or Euphorbia Family (Euphorbiaceae). This forb/herb is a non-woody plant, distinct from grasses.

Considerations for Pets

  • Belongs to the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family.

Considerations for Children

  • Belongs to the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge) family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Argythamnia simulans J.W. Ingram
  • Accepted Name: Ditaxis simulans (J.W. Ingram) Radcl.-Sm.
  • Common Name: Plateau Silverbush
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Argythamnia argyraea Cory (Silky Silverbush)
    • Argythamnia argyraea var. mercurialina (Tall Silverbush)
    • Argythamnia claryana Jepson (Desert Silverbush)
    • Argythamnia neomexicana (Common Silverbush, New Mexico Silverbush)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America, particularly Texas.
  • Specifically endemic to the Edwards Plateau region of central Texas.
  • Also found in Oklahoma and New Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Classified as a forb/herb, indicating a non-woody plant.
  • Characterized by a single stem with alternating leaves.
  • Produces flower spikes from leaf nodes.
  • Develops several three-sided structures referred to as "tomatoes" per spike.

Ecological Role

  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Quirky Facts

  • It's called "silverbush" due to its silvery appearance.
  • It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
  • It has a three-sided fruit referred to as “tomatoes”.

Further Information

  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Focuses on protecting and preserving North America's native plants.
  • Discover Life: Offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Argythamnia simulans.
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Provides taxonomic information about Argythamnia simulans (TSN 184720).
  • USDA Plants Database.
  • Encyclopedia of Life.
  • Calflora.
  • Species.wikimedia.org