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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