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| 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 |
