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Hinckley's brickellbush
Scientific Name: Brickellia hinckleyi var. hinckleyi
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brickellia hinckleyi
Also known as Hinckley's Brickellbush, this plant is a North American native.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- Based on available information, Hinckley's Brickellbush is rated as "Not Safe" for both children and dogs. Further research is recommended to fully understand the potential risks.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brickellia hinckleyi Standl.
- Common Name: Hinckley's Brickellbush
- Variety: Brickellia hinckleyi var. hinckleyi Standl.
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy or Sunflower Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Brickellia brachyphylla var. hinckleyi (Standl.) Flyr
Description
- Duration: Perennial
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb, subshrub
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states.
- Specifically found in Brewster and Jeff Davis counties in Texas.
- Grows in rocky soils at higher elevations, sometimes in crevices of igneous rock outcrops or loose igneous talus, often in oak-pinyon habitats.
Ecological Role
- Brickellbushes, including Brickellia hinckleyi, serve as a food source for caterpillars.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's name, "Hinckley's Brickellbush", is often associated with other notable "Hinckley" entities such as "Hinckley's Corner Historic District" and "Hinckley's Golden Columbine," creating interesting name associations.