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earleaf brickellbush

Scientific Name: Brickellia amplexicaulis var. lanceolata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Brickellia amplexicaulis (Earleaf Brickellbush)

Brickellia amplexicaulis, commonly known as Earleaf Brickellbush or Ear-Leaf Brickell-bush, is a North American species of flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brickellia amplexicaulis B.L. Rob.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Brickellia amplexicaulis var. amplexicaulis B.L. Rob.
  • Varieties: Brickellia amplexicaulis var. lanceolata

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to northwestern and north-central regions of North America.
  • Found in the U.S. (United States) and Arizona.
  • Also found in Northern Mexico.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Described as a perennial subshrub or forb/herb.
  • Develops a round-shaped shrub as it grows.
  • Keeps its leaves in the winter.

Ecological Role

  • Brickellbushes, including Brickellia amplexicaulis, serve as a food source for the caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies), regardless of their chemical defenses.

Related Species

  • Spearleaf Brickellbush (Brickellia atractyloides)
  • Pungent Brickellbush (Brickellia arguta)
  • Betonyleaf Brickellbush (Brickellia betonicifolia)

Further Resources

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Dave's Garden