Baccharis angustifolia
| Baccharis angustifolia | |
|---|---|
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| B. angustifolia flowers | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Baccharis |
| Species: | B. angustifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Baccharis angustifolia Michx. | |
Baccharis angustifolia (most commonly known as saltwater false willow or just false willow) is a species of [1] Bacharris, in the Asteraceae family
The perennial plant is native to the Southeastern United States and possibly Northeastern Mexico.[2] The plant is 5–6 inches (130–150 mm) tall, and 2–3 inches (51–76 mm) wide.
In the U.S. it is found on the coastal plains from Louisiana through Florida to North Carolina. [3]
References
- ↑ "Baccharis angustifolia Michx. saltwater false willow". Plants.USDA.gov. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
- ↑ "Baccharis angustifolia". Discover Life.org. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
- ↑ USDA