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longleaf brickellbush
Scientific Name: Brickellia longifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Longleaf Brickellbush (Brickellia longifolia)
Brickellia longifolia, commonly known as Longleaf Brickellbush, is a shrub belonging to the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a shrub, which might make it attractive to pets for chewing or climbing.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is a shrub, which might make it attractive to children for playing around or climbing.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brickellia longifolia S. Watson
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
- Synonyms: Brickellia longifolia var. multiflora, Brickellia multiflora
Common Names
- Longleaf Brickellbush
- Long Leaf Brickellbush
- Willowleaf Brickell-bush
- Spear leaved brickellia
- Spearleaf Brickellbush
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in the Colorado Plateau and Canyonlands region of the southwestern United States.
- Specific locations mentioned include Arizona and California.
- Also noted in the Mojave Desert region.
Morphological Characteristics
- Shrubs typically grow to a height of 3.3 to 4.9 feet (10 to 15 dm).
- The leaves are alternate, simple, and entire.
- It is a perennial subshrub or shrub.
Ecological Role
- Brickellbushes, including Brickellia longifolia, serve as food for caterpillars.
- It can be found in communities alongside species like Acacia sp. and Cercocarpus sp. (Mountain mahogany).
Quirky Facts
- One source suggests that when not in bloom, Longleaf Brickellbush can resemble "wild tarragon, on steroids" (Artemisia dracunculus).
Further Information
- Information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life.
- More details may be available from the United States Department of Agriculture.
- Garden Guides and Discover Life websites are also mentioned as resources.