Glossopetalon pungens
Dwarf Greasebush, Smooth Greasebush
Also known as: Forsellesia pungens (Brandegee) A.Heller +5 more
- Forsellesia pungens (Brandegee) A.Heller
- Forsellesia pungens subsp. glabra Ensign
- Forsellesia pungens var. glabra Ensign
- Forsellesia pungens var. typica Ensign
- Glossopetalon pungens var. glabrum (Ensign) H.St.John
- Glossopetalon pungens var. typicum (Ensign) H.St.John
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Crossosomataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Glossopetalon pungens (commonly known as Dwarf Greasebush or Smooth Greasebush) is a shrub belonging to the Crossosomataceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada