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false boneset

Scientific Name: Brickellia eupatorioides var. corymbulosa

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

False Boneset

False Boneset, a North American native wildflower, is known for its creamy white flowers and adaptability to dry prairie conditions. This perennial herb can add a touch of natural beauty to gardens and landscapes.

Considerations for Pets

  • The leaves are described as rough to the touch.

Considerations for Children

  • The leaves are described as rough to the touch.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Brickellia eupatorioides
  • Common Names: False Boneset, Western False Boneset

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Synonyms: Kuhnia eupatorioides
  • Varieties: At least six varieties exist in North America, including Brickellia eupatorioides var. corymbulosa and Brickellia eupatorioides var. eupatorioides, as well as Brickellia eupatorioides var. chlorolopis.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Widespread in North America, including Mexico (from Chihuahua to Oaxaca).
  • Found in dry to moderately moist prairies, savannas, sandy fields, and disturbed ground.
  • Specifically mentioned as present in Minnesota (var. corymbulosa).
  • Also mentioned in Berrien County, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Oklahoma.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial plant, typically 1-3 feet tall.
  • Unbranched stems (except near the apex where flowering stems occur) that are round and can be nearly glabrous or densely short hairy.
  • Alternate, numerous, simple leaves that are narrowly lanceolate and dotted with glands beneath.
  • Lower leaves are short stalked, becoming stalkless in the upper plant.
  • Creamy to white-colored flowers bloom from late August through October.
  • Very long taproot, growing to 16-17 feet deep.

Quirky Facts

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

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Serves as a food source for grazing animals.
  • Moth larvae of the Schinia genus have been observed on False Boneset.

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brickellia eupatorioides.
  • Dave's Garden: Online community with tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.
  • TERMIUM: Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.