Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Garryales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grisea
ID:
428942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiggins

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 1: 172 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428274



Common Names

  • Garrya grisea
  • Gray Silktassel
  • Silktassel


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Description

Garrya grisea (also called 'Gray Silk Tassel', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the western United States. It has small, leathery, evergreen leaves and produces small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in dry chaparral and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Garrya grisea is used for making wreaths and garlands, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Garrya grisea has small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Garrya grisea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Garrya grisea

Garrya grisea is native to the temperate regions of North and Central America.

Garrya grisea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Garrya grisea?

Garrya grisea

What is the common name of Garrya grisea?

Gray Garrya

What is the natural habitat of Garrya grisea?

Forests of North America

References

Ira Loren Wiggins (1899-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiggins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:107481-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.