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saltwater false willow
Scientific Name: Baccharis angustifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Baccharis angustifolia: Saltwater False Willow
Baccharis angustifolia, commonly known as saltwater false willow or simply false willow, is a species of North American plant belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Baccharis angustifolia Michx.
- Common Names: Saltwater false willow, false willow, narrowleaf baccharis.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
- Genus: Baccharis
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America.
- Found in wetland areas.
- Observed in New Hanover Co., NC.
Morphological Characteristics
- Shrub, up to 4 m tall.
- Green foliage.
- White flowers.
- Glabrous (smooth) stems.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Attracts Monarch butterflies.
Synonyms and Related Species
- A. Gray – Bigelow's false willow, Bigelow baccharis, Bigelow's falsewillow
- Baccharis dioica Vahl – broombush false willow
- Baccharis halimifolia sea myrtle, groundsel bush.
- Baccharis buchtienii
- Baccharis cylindrica
- Baccharis myrsinites
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Garden Guides