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Leucophyllum (barometer bush or barometerbush) is a genus of evergreen shrubs in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is sometimes placed in the family Myoporaceae. The dozen-odd species are often called "sages", although they have no relationship to the genus Salvia.

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  • Leucophyllum (barometer bush or barometerbush) is a genus of evergreen shrubs in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is sometimes placed in the family Myoporaceae. The dozen-odd species are often called "sages", although they have no relationship to the genus Salvia. The solitary axillary flowers are bell- or funnel-shaped, with five lobes and two lips, and colors ranging from white to magenta to purple. The generic name is derived from the Greek words λευκός (leukos), meaning "white," and φυλλον (phyllos), meaning "leaf," referring to the trichome-covered foliage. These shrubs are found in sandy soils and have a high salt tolerance. They have become popular for edge and area plantings in warmer areas and in xeriscaping; they require minimal water, are easily shaped into hedges, and bloom over their entire surface. Cultivars of L. frutescens, ,, L. langmaniae, , , and have been developed. Leucophyllum shrubs are legendary for their ability to "forecast" rain, usually blooming several days prior to a rainstorm, apparently in response to humidity. They are sometimes called "barometer bush" for this reason. It is believed to be a survival trait in the plants' semi-desert habitats. (en)
  • Leucophyllum es un género con 28 especies de plantas de flores perteneciente a la familia Scrophulariaceae. (es)
  • Leucophyllum est un genre de plantes herbacées de la famille des Scrofulariacées. (fr)
  • Leucophyllum é um género botânico pertencente à família Scrophulariaceae. Também chamada de Planta de Barômetro. (pt)
  • Leucophyllum är ett släkte av flenörtsväxter. Leucophyllum ingår i familjen flenörtsväxter. Kladogram enligt Catalogue of Life: (sv)
  • Леукофиллум (лат. Leucophyllum) — род двудольных цветковых растений, включённый в семейство Норичниковые (Scrophulariaceae). Ранее выделялся в семейство Миопоровые (Myoporaceae). (ru)
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  • Leucophyllum frutescens 'Green Cloud' (en)
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  • About 15 species, see text (en)
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  • Species (en)
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  • Terania (Berland.) (en)
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  • Leucophyllum (en)
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  • Leucophyllum es un género con 28 especies de plantas de flores perteneciente a la familia Scrophulariaceae. (es)
  • Leucophyllum est un genre de plantes herbacées de la famille des Scrofulariacées. (fr)
  • Leucophyllum é um género botânico pertencente à família Scrophulariaceae. Também chamada de Planta de Barômetro. (pt)
  • Leucophyllum är ett släkte av flenörtsväxter. Leucophyllum ingår i familjen flenörtsväxter. Kladogram enligt Catalogue of Life: (sv)
  • Леукофиллум (лат. Leucophyllum) — род двудольных цветковых растений, включённый в семейство Норичниковые (Scrophulariaceae). Ранее выделялся в семейство Миопоровые (Myoporaceae). (ru)
  • Leucophyllum (barometer bush or barometerbush) is a genus of evergreen shrubs in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is sometimes placed in the family Myoporaceae. The dozen-odd species are often called "sages", although they have no relationship to the genus Salvia. (en)
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  • Leucophyllum (es)
  • Leucophyllum (fr)
  • Leucophyllum (en)
  • Leucophyllum (pt)
  • Леукофиллум (ru)
  • Leucophyllum (sv)
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