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Veronicaleaf Brickellbush: A Detailed Look

This page provides information about Brickellia veronicifolia, commonly known as Veronicaleaf Brickellbush.

Considerations for Pets

• The Veronicaleaf Brickellbush is a subshrub shrub forb/herb. While this information doesn't explicitly indicate toxicity, observe pets around the plant to prevent ingestion.

Scientific Classification

• Scientific Name: Brickellia veronicifolia (Kunth) Gray
• Common Name: Veronicaleaf Brickellbush
• Family: Asteraceae (based on the reference to *Brickellia californica* being in Asteraceae)
• Genus: Brickellia
• Taxonomic Rank: Subshrub, shrub, forb/herb
• Synonyms and Related Species:
  • Brickellia grandiflora
  • Brickellia eupatorioides
  • Brickellia venosa (Veiny brickellbush)
  • Brickellia californica (California brickellbush)
  • Brickellia betonicifolia (Betony Leaf Brickellbush)
  • Brickellia oblongifolia subsp. linifolia (Pinon brickelia, narrowleaf brickellbush)
  • Brickellia atractyloides (Spearleaf Brickellbush)
  • Brickellia longifolia (Longleaf Brickellbush)
  • Brickellia dentata (Leafy brickellbush)

Distribution and Habitat

• The Veronicaleaf Brickellbush is found in WI, Central America, tropical South America, and subtropical South America.
• It is also referenced in locations like Whitmore Canyon.

Morphology and Growth Habits

• The Veronicaleaf Brickellbush is a perennial subshrub, shrub, forb/herb.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Mentions several other plant species commonly found in the same habitats, including various species of *Veronica*, *Asclepias*, *Cercocarpus*, and others.

Additional Information

• The text includes references to several other *Brickellia* species and *Veronica* species.