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(Adenophyllum porophylloides)
San Felipe Dogweed (Adenophyllum porophylloides)
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Photo by: Diana | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Diana | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-05-20T11:02:05-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Adenophyllum porophylloides, commonly known as San Felipe Dogweed, is a deciduous subshrub native to arid desert regions and scrublands of the Southwestern United States and Northwest Mexico. It typically grows to a height of about 60 centimeters and is characterized by its branching stems and sparse, clawlike leaves that are divided into sharply pointed linear lobes with prominent resin glands. The leaves emit an unpleasant scent when disturbed. San Felipe Dogweed produces cylindrical flower heads lined with phyllaries that also have large resin glands. The bright yellow to reddish-orange disc florets bloom at the tip of the head, and occasionally, there are short, stubby yellow to reddish ray florets along the rim. The flowering season extends through the warmer months, and the flowers are moderately showy, attracting pollinators.
San Felipe Dogweed is valued for its drought tolerance and unique appearance, making it suitable for xeriscaping and desert gardens. It is often used as an accent plant in rock gardens or naturalized areas where its low water requirements and ability to thrive in full sun or part shade are advantageous. While it prefers soils with medium drainage, it is adaptable to various soil types as long as they are well-drained. Gardeners should be cautious when handling this plant due to its unpleasant-smelling foliage.CC BY-SA 4.0
San Felipe Dogweed is valued for its drought tolerance and unique appearance, making it suitable for xeriscaping and desert gardens. It is often used as an accent plant in rock gardens or naturalized areas where its low water requirements and ability to thrive in full sun or part shade are advantageous. While it prefers soils with medium drainage, it is adaptable to various soil types as long as they are well-drained. Gardeners should be cautious when handling this plant due to its unpleasant-smelling foliage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1.5-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Arid desert regions and scrublands
Other Names
Common Names: San Felipe Dyssodia
Scientific Names: , Adenophyllum porophylloides, Dyssodia porophylloides, Clomenocoma porophylloides, Lebetina porophylloides,
GBIF Accepted Name: Adenophyllum porophylloides (A.Gray) Strother