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Brickellia cylindracea: Gravelbar Brickellbush

Brickellia cylindracea, commonly known as Gravelbar Brickellbush, is a North American species of flowering plant belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Brickellia cylindracea A. Gray & Engelm.
• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family or Compositae)
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Common Names: Gravelbar Brickellbush, Gravel Bar Brickell-bush, Brickell-Bush

Distribution and Habitat

• Brickellia cylindracea is native to Texas and other states.
• It is specifically noted as being found only in central Texas.
• The plant is found in locations such as gravel bars and canyon walls.

Morphology and Growth Habit

• Brickellia cylindracea is a subshrub, forb, or herb.
• It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
• It can be a slender, waist-high plant.

Ecological Role

• Despite any chemical defenses it possesses, Brickellia species serve as a food source for caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies).

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Serves as a food source for caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies).

Further Information

• Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brickellia cylindracea.
• Garden Guides provides information about the Gravelbar Brickellbush and gardening.
• Taxonomic information is available from the British Database of World Flora and Fauna.
• Information is available on the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
• NatureServe provides information on the Gravel Bar Brickell-bush.