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stinking brickellbush
Scientific Name: Brickellia rusbyi
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brickellia rusbyi
Also known as Stinking Brickellbush or Rusby's Brickellbush, Brickellia rusbyi is a North American flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.
Considerations for Pets
- The name "stinking brickellbush" suggests a potentially unpleasant odor, which may deter some animals.
Considerations for Children
- The name "stinking brickellbush" suggests a potentially unpleasant odor.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brickellia rusbyi A. Gray
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Common Name: Stinking Brickellbush, Rusby's Brickellbush
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Sonora).
- Found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
- Also found in Arizona, United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
Ecology
- Brickellbushes, including Brickellia rusbyi, serve as food for caterpillars of certain Lepidoptera species.
Quirky Facts
- Despite the name, some species of *Brickellia* are known for their pleasant fragrance, particularly *Brickellia californica*.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Flora of North America
- Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences