Singlewhorl Burrobrush

Scientific Name: Hymenoclea monogyra Torr. & A. Gray


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Hymenoclea Torr. & A. Gra/ Hymenoclea monogyra Torr. & A. Gray

Singlewhorl Burrobrush
General Information
Usda SymbolHYMO
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsHYMO

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Singlewhorl Burrobrush.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)27
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum207
pH, Maximum7.9
pH, Minimum6.1
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum4
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12


Morphology/Physiology

C:N RatioHigh
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorWhite
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee8
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateModerate
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Singlewhorl Burrobrush

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