Baccharis angustifolia explained

Baccharis angustifolia (most commonly known as saltwater false willow or just false willow) is a species of North American plants in the family Asteraceae.^[1] It is native to the Southeastern United States from Louisiana to North Carolina.^{[2] [3]}

Baccharis angustifolia is a shrub sometimes as much as 400cm (200inches) tall, with narrow, succulent leaves up to 6cm (02inches) long. It is found on streambanks, in hammocks, and on coastal sand dunes.^{[4] [5]}

External links

• Pollen Library
• Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
• Discover Life, Baccharis angustifolia Michx., saltwater false willow
• Alabama Plant Atlas

Notes and References

1. Web site: Baccharis angustifolia Michx. saltwater false willow. Plants.USDA.gov. 22 September 2012.
2. Web site: Baccharis angustifolia. Discover Life.org. 22 September 2012.
3. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Baccharis%20angustifolia.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
4. http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=baan United States Department of Agriculture
5. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250066175 Flora of North America, Saltwater false willow, narrowleaf baccharis, Baccharis angustifolia Michaux, Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 125. 1803.