Plant Image Gallery: Plant Details
Log In
|
Register
My Profile
|
Log Out
Forbs
Grasses & Grasslike Plants
Trees, Shrubs & Woody Vines
License Information
Plant Image Gallery Home
Noble Foundation Home
Previous
Return to Index
Next
Thumbnails
Common Name(s):
Eastern Baccharis, Sea-myrtle, Baccharis,Eastern
Species:
Baccharis halimifolia
Synonyms:
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.
Previous
Return to Index
Next
© 1997-2008 by The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.