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Great Plains false willow

Scientific Name: Baccharis salicina

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Baccharis salicina: A Detailed Look

Baccharis salicina, a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), is known by several common names, including willow baccharis and Great Plains false willow. It's a much-branched deciduous shrub that typically reaches a height of 3 to 6 feet.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a shrub that grows near streams and floodplains, it is common in some areas.

Considerations for Children

  • As a shrub that grows near streams and floodplains, it is common in some areas.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Baccharis salicina Torr. & A. Gray
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Baccharis salicifolia Nuttall
    • Baccharis neglecta
  • Other Species:
    • Baccharis dioica Vahl &#8211 broombush false willow
    • Baccharis bigelovii Gray - Bigelow&#39s False Willow
    • Baccharis sarothroides. Gray. Rosinbush.
    • Baccharis wrightii. Gray. Wright&#39s False Willow.

Common Names

  • Willow Baccharis
  • Great Plains False Willow
  • Groundsel Tree
  • Emory's Baccharis
  • Emory's Seep-Willow
  • False-Willow
  • Roosevelt Weed
  • Poverty Weed
  • New Deal Weed
  • Jara Dulce
  • Desert Baccharis
  • Saltwater False Willow

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found near stream beds and sandy flood plains.
  • Specific Locations:
    • Arizona
    • Texas (except deep East Texas and the High Plains)
    • Southern Texas Plains
    • Washington County, Utah

Ecological Role

  • May be considered invasive in some regions. Exercise caution when intentionally planting seep willow.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Shrub
  • Deciduous
  • Height: Typically 3 to 6 feet
  • Flowers: Tan or white

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Potential allergen for some individuals.

Quirky Facts

  • The plant was used extensively in windbreaks throughout the Great Plains in the 1930s.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database
  • PLANTS Profile at http://www.niiss.org/cwis438/Browse/Organism/Organ
  • Flora of the Great Plains i–vii, 1–1392.