Baccharis salicina
| Baccharis salicina | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Baccharis |
| Species: | B. salicina |
| Binomial name | |
| Baccharis salicina Torr. & Gray | |
Baccharis salicina (also known as Willow Baccharis[1]) is a species of perennial plant from Asteraceae family.
Distribution
The plant is endemic to the southern Great Plains region and Southwestern United States. It is found in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.[2]
The plant grows on open sandy flood plains, most commonly in mildly saline areas.[3]
Description
Baccharis salicina grows 1–3 metres (3 ft 3 in–9 ft 10 in) high. The leaves are oblong and are 3–4 centimetres (1.2–1.6 in) in length.
References
- ↑ "Willow Baccharis (Baccharis salicina)". Chihuahan Desert Plants. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
- ↑ USDA
- ↑ Biosurvey.ou.edu: Description