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Lemmon's brickellbush
Scientific Name: Brickellia lemmonii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lemmon's Brickellbush (Brickellia lemmonii)
Brickellia lemmonii, commonly known as Lemmon's brickellbush, is a North American species of flowering plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brickellia lemmonii A. Gray
- Common Name: Lemmon's brickellbush
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Subordinate Taxa
- Brickellia lemmonii A. Gray var. lemmonii
- Brickellia lemmonii A. Gray var. wootonii (Greene) B.L. Rob.
Distribution and Habitat
Brickellia lemmonii is native to northeastern and north-central North America, including Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth habit: Subshrub, forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
- Leaves of Brickellia lemmonii var. lemmonii are 2 to 5 times longer than wide, indicating its identification as a lower elevation variety.
Ecological Role
Despite potential chemical defenses, brickellbushes serve as a food source for caterpillars.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Caterpillars feed on Brickellia lemmonii
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life: Provides statistics and data for Brickellia lemmonii.
- Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brickellia lemmonii.
- Garden Guides: Provides information on uses and gardening tips.
- Pronouncekiwi: Offers audio pronunciation of "Lemmon's brickellbush."