Brickellia brachiata A. Gray, Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 21: 385. 1886

Leaf blades 10–40(–50) × 10–20 mm, midstem blades mostly 20–40(–50) mm. Peduncles 5–25 mm, pubescent, mostly lacking glandular hairs. 2n = 18.

Flowering Mar–Oct. Open sandy areas, arid rocky slopes, desert canyons; 400–2000 m; Ariz., N. Mex., Tex.; Mexico.

Variety brachiata includes most specimens from Arizona, except those from lower side canyons of the Grand Canyon. Those plants are strongly gland-dotted and often have larger leaves characteristic of the type variety. Some plants from southeastern Arizona are not clearly differentiated.