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shrubby brickellbush
Scientific Name: Brickellia frutescens
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Shrubby Brickellbush
This page provides information about the Shrubby Brickellbush, a plant species with notable ecological interactions.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that brickellbushes have "chemical defenses." The nature and effect of these defenses are not specified.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that brickellbushes have "chemical defenses." The nature and effect of these defenses are not specified.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Brickellia frutescens A. Gray
- Common Names: Shrubby Brickellbush, Rigid Brickellbush, Desert Brickellbush, Shrubby Brickellia
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Kingdom: (Not explicitly mentioned in text, but implied to be Plant)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Genus: Brickellia Elliot
- Synonyms: (None explicitly listed, but several similar common names are used)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America, specifically desert regions of Arizona and southwestern Arizona.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Shrub or Subshrub
- Duration: Perennial
- Habit: Bushy, throws up many stems from a shrubby base
Ecological Role
- The text indicates that caterpillars feed on Brickellia frutescens, even with the plant's chemical defenses.
- It can be found in Shrub Steppe vegetation types.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Food source for caterpillars.
Cultivation
- When grown in containers, the plant requires slightly different watering needs. It prefers drier conditions when grown naturally.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brickellia frutescens.