Plant · GBIF taxon 3172138
Leucophyllum frutescens
leucophyllum frutescensAlso known as Cenizo, Texas Ranger, Texas Barometerbush, Texas Silverleaf
Cenizo transforms arid Southwestern landscapes into vivid displays of magenta and violet flowers shortly after summer rainstorms. Its soft, silvery-grey foliage is densely covered in fine micro-hairs that reflect harsh sunlight and conserve precious moisture. Highly valued by native bees and hummingbirds, this resilient shrub thrives in shallow limestone soils where few other plants can survive.
EvergreenDrought-TolerantDesert Native
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil minerals
Predators
- Whitetail deer
- Livestock
ThreatsOverwatering, poor soil drainage, land development
HabitatsArid brushlands, limestone hills, desert scrub
Life span20 to 30 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderLamiales
- FamilyScrophulariaceae
- GenusLeucophyllum
- Speciesleucophyllum frutescens
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Gardening: Plant in full sun with exceptionally sharp drainage to prevent root rot.
- Observation: Watch for dramatic mass flower bursts a few days after summer rainstorms.
Co-Occurring Native Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Frequent Companion (c) W. Terry Hunefeld, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by W. Terry Hunefeld · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Liliana Ramírez-Freire, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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