Brickellia veronicifolia facts for kids

Brickellia veronicifolia is a fascinating plant from the North American sunflower family. It grows mostly in Mexico and is a very rare sight in the United States. This shrub has small, pretty flowers and contains special natural chemicals.

About Brickellia veronicifolia

Brickellia veronicifolia is a type of plant that belongs to the sunflower family. It's known for being a shrub that can grow quite tall. This plant is found mainly in North America.

Where It Grows

You can find Brickellia veronicifolia growing across a large part of Mexico. It stretches from the state of Chihuahua all the way down to Oaxaca.

In the United States, this plant is very rare. It is found only in the Chisos Mountains inside Big Bend National Park in Texas. You can also find it in Otero County in New Mexico.

What It Looks Like

Brickellia veronicifolia is a shrub that can grow up to 90 centimeters (about 3 feet) tall. It produces many small flower heads. These flowers are usually pale yellow or cream-colored.

Special Chemicals Inside

Brickellia veronicifolia contains high amounts of special natural substances. These include essential oils, which give plants their scent.

It also has a natural chemical called Germacrene D. This chemical acts like a natural insecticide, helping to protect the plant from insects. The plant also contains two special plant compounds called brickellin and eupatolitin.