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pungent brickellbush

Scientific Name: Brickellia arguta var. arguta

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub, Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

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Brickellia arguta

Also known as pungent brickellbush, Brickellia arguta is a North American flowering plant in the daisy family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brickellia arguta B.L. Rob.
  • Common Names: Pungent brickellbush, spearleaf brickellbush, hollyleaf brickellbush
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)
  • Synonyms: Brickellia atractyloides var. arguta, Brickellia atractyloides arguta

Distribution and Habitat

  • Brickellia arguta is native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts.
  • It is found in the United States, particularly in California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Brickellia arguta is a perennial shrub or subshrub.

Ecological Role

  • Despite their chemical defenses, brickellbushes serve as a food source for caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera species.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Caterpillars are known to feed on brickellbushes, including Brickellia arguta.

Resources and Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brickellia arguta.
  • Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.