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Bigelow's false willow

Scientific Name: Baccharis bigelovii

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Baccharis bigelovii: Bigelow's False Willow

Baccharis bigelovii, commonly known as Bigelow's false willow, is a shrub native to North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae (Aster) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub and the text mentions that it can grow online and offline.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Baccharis bigelovii A. Gray
  • Common Names: Bigelow's false willow, Bigelow baccharis, Bigelow's falsewillow, Saltwater False Willow
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
  • Synonyms: Baccharis angustifolia

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Texas and found in the Chihuahuan region.
  • Specifically mentioned as occurring in Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a subshrub with a perennial duration.

Ecological Role

  • The larval host for a specific species of insect found in Southeastern Arizona.

Related Plants

  • Havard's False Willow (Havardii)
  • Great Plains False Willow (Salicina)
  • Santo Domingo false willow (Baccharis myrsinites)
  • Shortleaf Baccharis (Baccharis brachyphylla)
  • Broombush False Willow (Baccharis dioica)

Further Information

  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Baccharis bigelovii.
  • Flora of North America