Brickellia veronicifolia
(Veronicaleaf Brickellbush)
Brickellia veronicifolia, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 7390
Brickellia veronicifolia, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 1618
Brickellia veronicifolia, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 1643
Brickellia veronicifolia, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 1623
Brickellia veronicifolia, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 1622
Brickellia veronicifolia, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 7397
Brickellia veronicifolia, Pinnacles Trail, Big Bend National Park 7400
| Scientific Name | Brickellia veronicifolia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | BRVE2 |
| Common Name | Veronicaleaf Brickellbush | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 36900 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat Rocky, moist areas, canyons and disturbed sites at higher elevations. Plant: Subshrub with multiple slightly hairy, reddish branches up to 20 inches tall. Leaves: Mostly opposite with short petioles, broadly ovate to reniform, about 1/2-inch or less across with rounded-tooth edges and blunt tip; veined, wrinkled surfaces. Inflorescence: Leafy panicle of rayless blossoms with 18 to 33 cream to yellow disk florets; greenish, often purple-tinged phyllaries. Blooming Period: September-October. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Little Big Bend" by Roy Morey and SEINet. Note: Found in Mexico and in the US, but only in the Chisos Mountains of the Big Bend and mountains of southern New Mexico. |
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Texas Status: Native Rare |
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