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Knapp brickellbush
Scientific Name: Brickellia knappiana
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brickellia knappiana (Knapp Brickellbush)
Brickellia knappiana, commonly known as Knapp brickellbush, is a North American species of flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.
Considerations for Pets
- Information suggests that Knapp Brickellbush might not be safe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- Information suggests that Knapp Brickellbush might not be safe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brickellia knappiana E. Drew
- Common Name: Knapp brickellbush, Knapp's brickellbush, Knapp brickellia
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Knapp's brickellbush English
Distribution and Habitat
- Brickellia knappiana grows in desert mountain ranges in southern North America.
- Specific locations include California and the United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- Brickellia knappiana is a subshrub or shrub.
- It is a perennial plant.
Ecological Role
- Despite potentially having chemical defenses, Brickellia species are food sources for caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Brickellia knappiana serves as a food source for caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brickellia knappiana.