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Santo Domingo false willow

Scientific Name: Baccharis myrsinites

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Santo Domingo False Willow

Learn about the Santo Domingo False Willow, a perennial subshrub or shrub with the scientific name Baccharis myrsinites.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the plant as a shrub, indicating potentially woody stems.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Baccharis myrsinites (Lam.) Pers.
  • Common Name: Santo Domingo False Willow
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Synonyms: Baccharis neglecta (implied from "Symbol:BANE2 Scientific Name: Baccharis neglecta" but needs verification), Conyza myrsinites Lam., 1786

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is associated with Santo Domingo and Hispaniola (Hati).
  • It is noted as not being present in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The Santo Domingo False Willow is described as a subshrub or shrub.
  • It is a perennial, indicating it lives for more than two years.

Ecological Role

  • The text suggests the species is native to some regions, but further clarification is needed.

Other Relevant Information

  • The plant can tolerate freezing temperatures, although intense cold may require protection with non-woven fabric.

Further Information

  • The text mentions the Integrated Taxonomic Information System as a source of information.
  • Species.wikimedia.org is referenced.
  • portal-jardin.com is referenced as a database for plants.