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bushy seaside tansy
Scientific Name: Borrichia frutescens
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: MD (sea ox-eye)
Borrichia frutescens: The Bushy Seaside Tansy
Borrichia frutescens, commonly known as Bushy Seaside Tansy, Sea Oxeye daisy, or Sea Oxeye, is a flowering plant species belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub-like perennial, reaching up to 3 feet tall.
- It is colony-forming with ascending branches and fleshy, oval leaves.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Borrichia frutescens (L.) DC.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family or Compositae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: bushy seaoxeye
- Common Names: Bushy Seaside Tansy, Sea Oxeye daisy, Sea Oxeye, Sea Daisy, Seaside Tansy, Seaside Marigold
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southeastern United States, extending from the Yucatan Peninsula to Maryland, and also found in Coahuila and San Luis Potosi.
- Commonly found in coastal regions.
Morphology and Growth
- A colony-forming, shrub-like perennial growing to approximately 3 feet tall.
- Features ascending branches and attractive foliage.
- Flowers are daisy-like, reaching up to 1/2 inch in diameter.
Ecological Role
- An important food source for the Lower Keys rabbit.
- It is a salt-tolerant plant.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Pissonotus aphidioides interacts with Borrichia frutescens.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Borrichia frutescens.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database: Features images of Borrichia frutescens.
- Garden Guides: Provides plant information, identification details, and gardening advice related to Borrichia frutescens.
- Wikimedia Commons: Contains media files (images) of Borrichia frutescens.