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leafy brickellbush
Scientific Name: Brickellia dentata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brickellia dentata
Also known as Leafy Brickellbush, Brickellia dentata is a perennial subshrub or shrub belonging to the genus Brickellia.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that brickellbushes possess a "chemical defense," although the specific nature of this defense isn't detailed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brickellia dentata (DC.) Sch. Bip.
- Common Names: Leafy Brickellbush, Gravelbar Brickellbush
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- USDA Symbol: BRDE2
Distribution and Habitat
This plant appears to be native to North America, with specific mentions of Texas (TX) and California in relation to other Brickellia species.
Ecological Role
Despite their chemical defenses, Brickellia dentata and other brickellbushes serve as a food source for the caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera species.
Morphological Characteristics
- Brickellia dentata is described as a more robust, woodier, and compactly leafy bush.
- Adult specimens can reach a size of up to 5 meters in height.
- The plant is evergreen during the summer.
- Flowers are arranged in small heads of composite flowers panicled at the ends of branches.
- The flowers lack ray flowers, and the disc flowers barely protrude above the purplish phyllaries.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera species feed on Brickellia dentata.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brickellia dentata.
- The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center focuses on protecting and preserving North America's native plants.
- The Encyclopedia of Life includes information and articles about Brickellia longifolia (Long Leaf Brickellbush).