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Mojave brickellbush

Scientific Name: Brickellia oblongifolia

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Brickellia oblongifolia: Mojave Brickellbush

Brickellia oblongifolia, commonly known as Mojave brickellbush, is a North American plant species belonging to the sunflower family.

Common Names

  • Mojave brickellbush
  • Narrowleaf brickellbush
  • Narrow-leaved brickellbush
  • Narrowleaf brickellia
  • Mohave Brickellbush

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brickellia oblongifolia Nutt.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species, Variety
  • Synonyms:
    • Brickellia oblongifolia var. typica B.L. Rob.
    • Brickellia oblongifolia Nutt. var.

Distribution and Habitat

Brickellia oblongifolia is widespread across arid and semi-arid regions of North America, including the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, and areas within California, Arizona, and the Great Basin Desert.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Brickellia oblongifolia is a perennial subshrub, shrub, or forb/herb.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Despite their chemical defenses, brickellbushes serve as a food source for the caterpillars of certain butterfly and moth species.

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden: Dave's Garden
  • Calflora: Calflora
  • USDA Plants Database: USDA Plants Database