Stinking brickellbush facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stinking brickellbush |
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Asteroideae
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Eupatorieae
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Brickellia
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B. rusbyi
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Brickellia rusbyi is a type of flowering plant. It is also known as the stinking brickellbush. This plant belongs to the daisy family.
You can find Brickellia rusbyi growing in North America. It is native to northern Mexico, specifically in the states of Chihuahua and Sonora. It also grows in the southwestern United States, in New Mexico and Arizona.
What it Looks Like
Brickellia rusbyi is a shrub that branches out. It can grow up to 120 centimeters (about 36 inches) tall. The plant grows from a strong, woody base.
Its Flowers
This plant produces many small flower heads. These flower heads have tiny yellow flowers in the center. These are called disc florets. Unlike some other daisy-like plants, Brickellia rusbyi does not have ray florets. Ray florets are the larger, petal-like flowers that often surround the center of a daisy.
Where the Name Comes From
The name Brickellia rusbyi honors an American botanist. His name was Henry Hurd Rusby. He lived from 1855 to 1940. Scientists often name new plant or animal species after people who helped discover or study them.
