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Jepson's brickellbush
Scientific Name: Brickellia californica var. jepsonii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
California Brickellbush and Its Varieties
This page provides information about the Brickellbush, particularly focusing on Brickellia californica and its varieties, including Brickellia californica var. jepsonii, commonly known as Jepson's brickellbush.
Considerations for Pets
- Brickellbushes possess a chemical defense, though the specific nature of this defense isn't detailed here.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Brickellia californica (Torr. & A. Gray) A. Gray
- Variety: Brickellia californica var. jepsonii B.L. Rob. (Jepson's brickellbush)
- Genus: Brickellia Elliot
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Asteraceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety (var.) and Species
Common Names
- California brickellbush
- Jepson's brickellbush
- Brickell-bush
- False Boneset
- Brickell bush
Synonyms and Alternative Names
- Brickellia californica var. californica
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in California, especially in areas described by the Jepson Manual and eFlora.
- Nevin's brickellbush is found in the Mojave Desert scrub.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Jepson's brickellbush is a subshrub or shrub.
- It is a perennial plant.
- Nevin's brickellbush is a small perennial shrub with erect, branching stems.
Ecological Role
- Brickellbushes serve as a food source for the caterpillars of certain butterflies and moths.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Food source for caterpillars.
Resources and Further Information
- Jepson Manual
- Jepson eFlora
- Consortium of California Herbaria
- University & Jepson Herbaria
- USDA Plant Profile
- ITIS Taxonomic Report
- portal-jardin.com (French)