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shortleaf baccharis
Scientific Name: Baccharis brachyphylla
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Baccharis brachyphylla: An Overview
Baccharis brachyphylla, a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), is commonly known as Shortleaf Baccharis or Shortleaf False Willow. This perennial shrub or subshrub is native to North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Baccharis brachyphylla A. Gray
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Synonyms: Shortleaf False Willow
Distribution and Habitat
- Baccharis brachyphylla is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- It can be found in Texas, California and is also known to grow outside of California.
- It grows at elevations ranging from 180 to 1200 meters.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is characterized by its densely branching habit.
- It is a shrub or subshrub typically growing to a height of 20-100 cm.