Plant Image Gallery: Plant Details

Common Name(s):	Eastern Baccharis, Sea-myrtle, Baccharis,Eastern
Species:	Baccharis halimifolia
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Family:	Asteraceae

Longevity:	Perennial

Origin:	Native
Height:	3 m
Flowers:	October - November
Fruits:	Fall
Description:	A shrub occurring in open woodlands and prairies as well as along rivers and streams in the eastern portion of our region. The white cotton-like pappus of the fruit is very conspicuous in the fall and is distributed by wind. Growth form lends it some ornamental value. Potentially toxic to livestock.

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