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Rooseveltweed
Scientific Name: Baccharis neglecta
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Baccharis neglecta: Roosevelt Weed
Baccharis neglecta, commonly known as Roosevelt Weed, is a perennial shrub appreciated for its showy display of silky silver/white flowers. Other common names include False Willow, Jara dulce, Poverty Weed, and New Deal Weed.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant is a shrub and may have woody parts.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Baccharis neglecta
- Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae or Sunflower Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The text does not provide explicit synonyms, but lists several common names used interchangeably.
Distribution and Habitat
- Roosevelt Weed is native to and can be found growing in the South Texas Plains and the Edwards Plateau.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Roosevelt Weed is described as a tall, straggly, branching shrub, reaching up to 12 feet in height.
- It is winter-deciduous, meaning it loses its leaves in the winter.
- It has several stems arising from the base.
- The leaves are simple, alternate, and range from 3/8 to 3 1/4 inches long.
Ecological Role
- Roosevelt Weed is a good nectar plant, attracting pollinators.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant may compete with other species, such as Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon).
- Monarch butterflies are found near Roosevelt Weed in certain ZIP-code areas.
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- Texas A&M and Hays County Extension Service
- Dave's Garden