Genus Encelia is a type of plant that is commonly found in the southwestern regions of the United States and in parts of Mexico. It is also known as the sunflower family and belongs to the Asteraceae family. There are several synonyms for the genus Encelia, including the common names Brittlebush, Goldstem, and Scurfybean. These names are commonly used because of the plant's distinctive characteristics, such as the golden-yellow flowers that bloom in clusters or the soft, thin stems that break easily when touched. Despite the different names that are used to describe it, the genus Encelia remains one of the most recognizable types of plants in arid regions of the United States.