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Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Baccharis sarothroides

Baccharis sarothroides A. Gray

Desert broom

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: BASA2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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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

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun

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National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FACU			FAC				FACU

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

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: 2013-08-13
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