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escobilla butterflybush
Scientific Name: Buddleja scordioides
Family: Buddlejaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Buddleja scordioides: Escobilla Butterflybush
Buddleja scordioides, commonly known as Escobilla Butterflybush, is a native plant of Texas and other states. This aromatic shrub, typically growing to a height of 3 to 4 feet, is appreciated for attracting butterflies and its unique velvety texture.
Considerations for Pets
- All parts of the plant are tomentose, or densely hairy, giving them a velvety appearance. This texture might be interesting to some animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Buddleja scordioides Kunth
- Common Names: Escobilla Butterflybush, Escobilla
- Genus: Buddleja L.
- Family: Buddlejaceae (also referenced as Scrophulariaceae and Loganiaceae in some sources)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states (including areas like Trans-Pecos, Texas).
- Widespread in dry habitats and limestone soils.
Morphological Characteristics
- Aromatic shrub reaching 3 to 4 feet in height.
- All parts of the plant are densely hairy (tomentose), giving it a velvety appearance.
Ecological Role
- The Escobilla Butterflybush (Buddleja scordioides) serves as a nectar source, attracting butterflies.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It has been recorded as a host for *L. personatus* in western Texas.
Additional Information
- The plant has yellow blooms.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Further Resources
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Buddleja scordioides.