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littleleaf greentwig
Scientific Name: Brongniartia minutifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Littleleaf Greentwig
Explore the fascinating details of the Littleleaf Greentwig (Brongniartia minutifolia), a charming small shrub with unique characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- According to the provided data, Littleleaf Greentwig is reported as "Not Safe" for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- According to the provided data, Littleleaf Greentwig is reported as "Not Safe" for children.
Scientific Name & Common Names
- Scientific Name: Brongniartia minutifolia S. Watson
- Common Name: Littleleaf Greentwig
- Other common names found include: Little Leaf Brongniartia
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted species
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to Texas, United States.
- Also found in the Chihuahuan Desert.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as an attractive small shrub.
- Perennial duration, meaning it grows year after year.
- Tolerant to cold weather and harsh minimum temperatures, making it suitable for gardens throughout the whole year.
Quirky Facts
- One gardener described their impulse purchase of a Littleleaf Greentwig as "irresistibly pretty."
Related Genera
- The provided text mentions other genera, including Cyclolobium, Harpalyce, and Hovea, although their direct relation to Littleleaf Greentwig isn't specified.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- Plant List for the Genus Brongniartia
- redOrbit Plants Reference Library