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Brittlebush

Encelia farinosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Encelia

About

Encelia farinosa (commonly known as brittlebush or brittlebrush), is a common desert shrub of northern Mexico (Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa, and Hidalgo) and the southwestern United States (California, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brittlebush?
The scientific name of Brittlebush is Encelia farinosa.
What kingdom does Brittlebush belong to?
Brittlebush belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Brittlebush belong to?
Brittlebush belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Brittlebush belong to?
Brittlebush belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Brittlebush belong to?
Brittlebush belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does Brittlebush belong to?
Brittlebush belongs to the family Asteraceae.
What genus does Brittlebush belong to?
Brittlebush belongs to the genus Encelia.