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Search Term(s): Baccharis halimifolia   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Baccharis halimifolia  (groundsel bush)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Baccharis: a plant with a fragrant root; halimifolia: having leaves like Atriplex halimus
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Shrub
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Edges of brackish marshes and salt marshes, and can occur inland along heavily salted roadsides
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
2
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Flowers attract a variety of insects.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Species is dioecious.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Interdunal Wetlands, herbaceous, shrub, forested)
Beach and Dune Habitats (Shrublands)
Brackish Tidal Shrub Wetlands
Tidal Salt Water High Marshes
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