Scientific Family
Asteraceae
Other common names
desert brickellbush
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Native
Lifecycle
Perennial
Similar species
Brickellia grandiflora
Height
4-1/2 feet
Riparian
Yes
Has a shrub-like form with branched stems and a woody base. Entire plant is very glandular and sticky and has an odor.
Flower heads of about 15 flowers distinguishes this species from other Brickellia species.
Habitat
Likes riparian canyons and banks near streams with rich soils at lower elevations.
Plant Community
Riparian
Pinyon Juniper Woodlands
Montane Conifer Forest
Interior Chaparral
Grasslands
Low elevation
3000
High elevation
5500
Flower Characteristics
Clusters of elongated erect rayless flower heads on short branches. Flower heads are to 3/8 inch wide by 1/2 inch long. Each head
has about 15 flowers.
Flower color
White to yellowish-white
Flower shape
Daisy or dandelion-like
Tubular
No
First bloom month
September
Last bloom month
October
Flower clusters
Other
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Has large leaves described as ovate and acute to 4 inches long (including the stalk) and 2 inches wide. Irregularly toothed and strongly 3 veined from the base.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Light green
Leaf shape
Triangular
Leaf margin
Toothed
Leaves clasp
No
Leaf hairs
Stems
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Slightly over 1/16 inch long. Pappus bristles are white.
Fruit type
Achene
Fruit color
Black