Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 5: 354 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063448
Common Names
- Burgess' Broom
- Burgess' Broom-rape
- Broom-rape
Description
Lepidospartum burgessii (also called Silverbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has silvery-gray leaves. It grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral and sagebrush habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidospartum burgessii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidospartum burgessii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidospartum burgessii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and will germinate within a few weeks.
Where to Find Lepidospartum burgessii
Lepidospartum burgessii is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas.
Lepidospartum burgessii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidospartum burgessii?
Lepidospartum burgessii
What is the common name of Lepidospartum burgessii?
Burgess' Broom
What is the natural habitat of Lepidospartum burgessii?
Dry, open woodlands and rocky slopes
Species in the Lepidospartum genus
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,