Andrachne phyllanthoides

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Andrachne phyllanthoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malpighiales Family: Phyllanthaceae Tribe: Phyllantheae Subtribe: Andrachinae Genus: Andrachne Species: A. phyllanthoides
Binomial name
Andrachne phyllanthoides

Buckbrush or Maidenbush (Andrachne phyllanthoides) is a plant of the genus Andrachne. Buckbrush is often found along the sides of old roads or along fence rows. It has small red berries that are slightly poisonous. The berries are only about the size of a BB. The bush will grow to about three or four ft. tall.

[edit] References

• Andrachne phyllanthoides (TSN 28211). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on September 25, 2006.