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Groundsel tree

baccharis halimifolia

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

large woody shrub with scaly light colored bark; leaves rather like wax myrtle but more supple and a gray-green color; flowers are small tufts that mature to fluffy pompoms

Habitat:

spotted in county park on edge of wooded area close to the lake

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Shrubs: Baccharis halimifolia

Species ID Suggestions

Groundsel Bush

Baccharis halimifolia

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annorion
Ran across this in a field guide I was flipping through today and thought of your spotting!

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedNovember 14, 2011

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