Baccharis salicifolia
| Baccharis salicifolia | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Baccharis |
| Species: | B. salicifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. | |
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Baccharis salicifolia is a blooming shrub native to the sage scrub community and desert southwest of the United States and northern Mexico, as well as parts of South America. Its usual common name is mule fat; it is also called seepwillow or water-wally. This is a large bush with sticky foliage which bears plentiful small, fuzzy, pink or red-tinged white flowers which are highly attractive to butterflies.[1] The long pointed leaves may be toothed. It is most common near water sources.
Uses
- The Kayenta Navajo people use this plant in a compound infusion of plants used as a lotion for chills from immersion.[2]
References
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- Photo gallery
Media related to Baccharis salicifolia at Wikimedia Commons