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prickbush
Scientific Name: Adolphia
Family: Rhamnaceae
Category: Dicot
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Adolphia: The Prickbush
The genus Adolphia, commonly known as prickbush, encompasses several species of shrubs. This page provides information compiled from various sources regarding its characteristics and distribution.
Considerations for Pets
- The name "prickbush" suggests the plant may have thorns or sharp edges.
Considerations for Children
- The name "prickbush" suggests the plant may have thorns or sharp edges.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adolphia Meisn.
- Common Name: Prickbush
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Group: Dicot
- Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Synonyms: Mentions of "Texas Adolphia, Junco, Prick-bush" may refer to synonyms or closely related species within the genus.
Distribution and Habitat
- Adolphia californica (California Prickbush or California Spineshrub) is native to southern California and northern Mexico.
- Adolphia infesta (Junco) is also mentioned, without a specific location.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Adolphia californica is described as a shrub with a perennial duration.
Specific Species: Adolphia californica
- Scientific Name: Adolphia californica S. Watson
- Common Names: California Prickbush, California Spineshrub, California Adolphia.
- Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)
Further Information
- Discover Life offers pages about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Adolphia californica.
- The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) is referenced.