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San Felipe dogweed
Scientific Name: Adenophyllum porophylloides
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Adenophyllum porophylloides
Adenophyllum porophylloides is a flowering plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae) known by the common names San Felipe dogweed and San Felipe dyssodia. It is one of about ten species generally known as dogweeds.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the daisy family, keep in mind that the plant is sometimes referred to as "foetid" or "fetid" marigold, which refers to its odor.
- The plant is a subshrub, and has green stems that tend to grow upward.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adenophyllum porophylloides (A. Gray) Strother
- Synonym: Dyssodia porophylloides
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Genus: Adenophyllum Pers.
Common Names
- San Felipe Dogweed
- San Felipe Dyssodia
- San Felipe Foetid Marigold (or Fetid Marigold)
- Yerba del Venado
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is native to the west and southwest USA, specifically Arizona, Sonora and Baja California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Adenophyllum porophylloides is a perennial subshrub, typically growing to a height of 20-50+ cm.
- It has pinnately lobed leaves that are 15-40 mm long with 3-5 linear to cuneate or oblanceolate lobes.
- Leaves have oil glands at the base.
Interactions with Other Organisms
The provided information also mentions it is a food source for the larvae of some Lepidoptera species.
Further Information
More information may be available from resources such as:
- Discover Life
- Flora of North America