What family does Leucophyllum frutescens (Berl.) I.M.Johnst. belong to?

Leucophyllum frutescens (Berl.) I.M.Johnst. (Leucophyllum frutescens (Berl.) I.M.Johnst.) belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae, order Lamiales, in the kingdom Plantae. You can identify it offline using the iNature app.

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Leucophyllum frutescens (Berl.) I.M.Johnst. is a plant in the Scrophulariaceae family, order Lamiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Plantae

Leucophyllum frutescens (Berl.) I.M.Johnst.

Leucophyllum frutescens, commonly Texas sage, is a popular drought-tolerant ornamental shrub that hosts two species of caterpillars.

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Family

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Leucophyllum

Order

Lamiales

Class

Magnoliopsida

⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

✦ Fun Fact

The Texas Ranger, scientifically known as Leucophyllum frutescens, is a low-maintenance ornamental shrub. Its leaves are soft and covered with fine white hairs, giving them a silvery gray appearance. After heavy rain, the shrub blooms spectacularly, draping itself in a rose-colored blanket of flowers that attract bees and hummingbirds.

About Leucophyllum frutescens (Berl.) I.M.Johnst.

Flower Morphology

Leucophyllum frutescens (Berl.) I.M.Johnst. produces solitary axillary flowers that are bell- or funnel-shaped, with five lobes and two lips.

Habitat Soil

This species grows in rocky, calcareous soils.

Ecological Interactions

In ecological interactions, Leucophyllum frutescens acts as a host plant for the caterpillars of the theona checkerspot (Chlosyne theona) and the calleta silkmoth (Eupackardia calleta).