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Baccharis sarothroides (Desert broom)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Baccharis sarothroides A. Gray

Desert broom

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: basa2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Leaf: Green.
Flower:
Fruit: White.
Size Class: 6-12 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun

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Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Bibliography

Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. Wasowski

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Baccharis sarothroides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Baccharis sarothroides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Baccharis sarothroides

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-21
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