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broombush false willow
Scientific Name: Baccharis dioica
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Baccharis dioica
Baccharis dioica is commonly known as broombush false willow.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Baccharis dioica Vahl
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: USDA Symbol: BANE2
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- Baccharis dioica is a super salt-tolerant coastal shrub that enjoys warm ocean breezes.
- It reaches the northern edge of its range in the saltmarshes of southern New England.
- Observed to occur in Florida locations such as Homestead and Miami.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Baccharis dioica is a shrub with a perennial duration, meaning it grows year after year.
- It exhibits an upright growth habit.
- Has small, narrow, glossy, willow-like leaves.
- It is an attractive dioecious shrub.
Additional Information
- Baccharis dioica is associated with the USDA Symbol: BADI3.
Related Species
- Related species mentioned include Baccharis angustifolia (saltwater false willow), Baccharis havardii (Havard's false willow), Baccharis myrsinites (Santo Domingo false willow), and Baccharis bigelovii (Bigelow's False Willow).