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Leafy brickellbush
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
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Order:
Family:
Subfamily:
Asteroideae
Tribe:
Eupatorieae
Genus:
Brickellia
Species:
B. dentata
Binomial name
Brickellia dentata
(DC.) Sch.Bip.
Synonyms
  • Brickellia riddellii (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray
  • Clavigera dentata DC. 1836
  • Clavigera riddellii Torr. & A.Gray
  • Coleosanthus dentatus (DC.) Kuntze
  • Coleosanthus riddellii (Torr. & A.Gray) Kuntze ex Small

The Brickellia dentata, also known as the leafy brickellbush, is a special and somewhat rare plant. It is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the daisy family. This plant is native to North America.

You can find the leafy brickellbush only in a specific part of the United States. It grows in Texas, which is in the south-central region of the country.

Discovering the Leafy Brickellbush

The leafy brickellbush is a kind of shrub. This means it is a woody plant that is smaller than a tree. It often has many branches.

Where This Plant Grows

This plant is quite unique because it is only found in Texas. It prefers certain natural areas within the state to grow and thrive. Being rare means it is not seen very often.

What the Leafy Brickellbush Looks Like

The leafy brickellbush can grow to be about 120 centimeters tall. That's about 4 feet, or as tall as a young kid! It has many branches that spread out.

When it blooms, this plant produces lots of flower heads. These flowers are usually yellow or a pale green color. They grow in groups, making the plant look full of blooms.

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