Brickellia longifolia, the longleaf brickellbush, is a shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is found in the Colorado Plateau and Canyonlands region of the southwestern United States, in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and western Colorado.Canyon Country Wildflowers, Damian Fagan, 2nd ed., 2012, Morris Bush Publishing, LLC. in cooperation with Canyonlands Natural History Association, Flora of North America, Brickellia longifolia S. Watson var. longifolia
Some authors consider the closely related Mojave Desert plants as a variety of B. longifoliaFlora of North America, Brickellia longifolia S. Watson var. multiflora (Kellogg) Cronquist in A. Cronquist et al., Intermount. Fl. 5: 384. 1994. Calflora taxon report, University of California, Brickellia longifolia S. Watson var. multiflora (Kellogg) Cronquist, longleaf brickellbush but others recognize it as a distinct species, B. multiflora.The Plant List, Brickellia multiflora Kellogg
Description Growth pattern Brickellia longifolia is a densely branched shrub from tall.
Leaves and stems Narrow, stalkless leaves are long and taper to a point.
Inflorescence and fruit Brickellia longifolia blooms from June to September. Small green flowers are in clusters of 3-5 per head, with only disk flowers, and many clusters on a stalk that is elongated from the top of each branch.
Habitat and range It can be found in moist areas near seeps and riparian areas in Southern Utah, with occurrences from California to Arizona.
References
External links Calflora Database: Brickellia longifolia (Longleaf brickellbush, Willowleaf brickellia)