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pungent brickellbush
Scientific Name: Brickellia arguta
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brickellia arguta: Pungent Brickellbush
Brickellia arguta, commonly known as pungent brickellbush, is a shrub or subshrub belonging to the genus Brickellia.
Considerations for Pets
Brickellbushes are noted to have chemical defenses, though the exact nature of these defenses is not specified in the provided text. It is also documented that they serve as food for caterpillars, which might be of interest to some pet owners.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brickellia arguta B.L. Rob.
- Variety: Brickellia arguta B.L. Rob. var. odontolepis B.L. Rob.
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Synonyms:
- Brickellia atractyloides var. arguta
- Other Species:
- Brickellia atractyloides A. Gray – spearleaf brickellbush, hollyleaf
- Brickellia betonicifolia Gray - Betonyleaf Brickellbush
Common Names
- Pungent Brickellbush
- Spearleaf Brickellbush
- Hollyleaf Brickellbush
Distribution and Habitat
Brickellia arguta is native to the Mojave and Sonoran regions. It is also found in California.
It is a native shrub that grows at elevations between 100-1500 meters.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Shrub, Subshrub
- Duration: Perennial
Ecological Role
Despite their chemical defenses, brickellbushes serve as a food source for caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera species.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brickellia arguta.
- Dave's Garden: A community where users share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Plant Database for pungent brickellbush Natives Asteraceae.