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Mt. Davis brickellbush

Scientific Name: Brickellia parvula

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Brickellia parvula

  • Common Names: Mt. Davis brickellbush, small brickellbush, small brickellia

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that brickellbushes possess "chemical defenses," but does not specify what these defenses are. It is recommended to research further to understand the specific substances and their potential effects on pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that brickellbushes possess "chemical defenses," but does not specify what these defenses are. It is recommended to research further to understand the specific substances and their potential effects on children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brickellia parvula A. Gray
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)
  • Group: Dicot

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to northeastern and north-central Mexico.

Ecological Role

  • Brickellbushes, including Brickellia parvula, serve as a food source for the caterpillars of certain butterfly and moth species.