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seaside tansy

Scientific Name: Borrichia

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Bushy Seaside Tansy (Borrichia frutescens)

The bushy seaside tansy is a common name for Borrichia frutescens, a plant also known as Sea Ox-eye, Sea Daisy, and Sea Marigold. It's recognized by these various names throughout its native habitat.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is described as a "shrub-like perennial," potentially indicating a woody structure that could pose a chewing hazard to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is described as "shrub-like," potentially indicating a woody structure that could pose a hazard.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Borrichia frutescens (L.) DC.
  • Genus: Borrichia Adans.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
  • Common Names: Bushy Seaside Tansy, Sea Ox-eye, Sea Daisy, Sea Oxeye daisy, Sea Marigold.
  • Synonyms: Alternate name - Bushy Seaside-tansy, Oxeye Daisy, Sea Oxeye.
  • Subspecies: None specified.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Borrichia frutescens is native to coastal regions, ranging from the Yucatan Peninsula to Maryland in the southeastern United States, including Florida and North Carolina.
  • It is often found along waterways and forms shrubby thickets.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Borrichia frutescens is a colony-forming, shrub-like perennial that can grow up to 3 feet tall.
  • It has evergreen, opposite or nearly opposite, simple leaves that are thick, leathery to nearly succulent, and gray-green above.

Related Species

  • The text mentions Borrichia arborescens, known as Tree Seaside Tansy or Silver Sea-oxeye Daisy, which is native to the Caribbean.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Borrichia frutescens.
  • Dave's Garden may have additional information and community insights.
  • The USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database contains resources, including images, of Borrichia frutescens.