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Seep Willow

Baccharis salicifolia

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33.1172, -117.121

Field Notes

Description:

Woody evergreen bush with pink buds and white flowers. Leaves are sticky and lanceolate.

Habitat:

Along trail in mixed-chaparral area.

Notes:

This plant is native to California. Aka Mule Fat or Water-wally

Reference Links:

Baccharis salicifolia, Calflora: Baccharis salicifolia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you Lars and Carolina. I'm curious to know where one of the common names, Mule Fat, came from :)

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PublishedFebruary 15, 2012

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