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false boneset

Scientific Name: Brickellia eupatorioides

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

False Boneset (Brickellia eupatorioides)

False Boneset, also known as Kuhnia eupatorioides, is a native wildflower with cream to white colored flowers that bloom from late August through October.

Considerations for Pets

  • The leaves are lanceolate and rough to the touch.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brickellia eupatorioides (L.) Shinners
  • Synonym: Kuhnia eupatorioides
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Varieties: Up to 6 varieties in North America, including Brickellia eupatorioides var. corymbulosa and Brickellia eupatorioides var. eupatorioides.
  • Also mentioned: Kuhnia chlorolepis and Brickellia eupatorioides var. chlorolopis.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Widespread in Mexico from Chihuahua to Oaxaca.
  • Found in dry to moderately moist prairies and other sunny habitats.
  • Also grows in rich woods and moist roadside ditches.
  • Variety corymbulosa found in Minnesota.
  • Observed in White Rock, NM, in plains and foothills life zones.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial plant, typically 1-3 feet tall.
  • Stems are round and can be nearly glabrous or densely short hairy.
  • Leaves are alternate, numerous, and simple, narrowly lanceolate, dotted with glands beneath.
  • Lower leaves are short-stalked, becoming stalkless in the upper plant.
  • Flowers are small, creamy white, and cylindrical-shaped, growing in clusters.
  • Has a very long taproot, growing to 16-17 feet deep.

Ecology

  • A forb for dry to moderately moist prairies, savannas, and disturbed ground.
  • Flowers are a food source for grazing animals.

Quirky Facts

  • Dr. Adam Kuhn, a student of Carl Linnaeus, first presented a live specimen of this plant to his teacher.
  • The name "eupatorioides" comes from its similarity to the Eupatorium genus.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Serves as a host plant for moth larvae (Schinia species).

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brickellia eupatorioides.
  • Dave's Garden: A community forum for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
  • TERMIUM: Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.