''Baccharis'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...

of perennials and

shrub A shrub (often also called a bush) is a small-to-medium-sized perennial woody plant. Unlike herbaceous plants, shrubs have persistent woody stems above the ground. Shrubs can be either deciduous or evergreen. They are distinguished from trees ...

s in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are not at all related to these however, but belong to an entirely different lineage of

eudicot The eudicots, Eudicotidae, or eudicotyledons are a clade of flowering plants mainly characterized by having two seed leaves upon germination. The term derives from Dicotyledons. Traditionally they were called tricolpates or non-magnoliid dicot ...

s. '' B. halimifolia'' is commonly known as "groundsel bush", however true groundsels are found in the genus ''

Senecio ''Senecio'' is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae) that includes ragworts and groundsels. Variously circumscribed taxonomically, the genus ''Senecio'' is one of the largest genera of flowering plants. Description Morp ...

''. ''Baccharis'', with over 500 species, is the largest genus in the Asteraceae. It is found throughout the

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, distributed mainly in the warmer regions of

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Chile Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the western part of South America. It is the southernmost country in the world, and the closest to Antarctica, occupying a long and narrow strip of land between the Andes to the east a ...

and

Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...

, with ''B. halimifolia'' ranging northward along the Atlantic Coast to the southern tip of

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. If present, the leaves of ''Baccharis'' are borne along the stems in alternate fashion. Flowers are usually white or pinkish. There are no ray flowers, but many disk flowers which are either staminate or pistillate. Some species of ''Baccharis'' are toxic to animals; in particular, consumption of ''B. coridifolia'' may lead to

necrosis Necrosis () is a form of cell injury which results in the premature death of cells in living tissue by autolysis. Necrosis is caused by factors external to the cell or tissue, such as infection, or trauma which result in the unregulated dige ...

in the

gastrointestinal tract The gastrointestinal tract (GI tract, digestive tract, alimentary canal) is the tract or passageway of the digestive system that leads from the mouth to the anus. The GI tract contains all the major organ (biology), organs of the digestive syste ...

of cattle, horses, sheep, and rabbits. The genus ''Baccharis'' is named after Bacchus (Dionysus), the Roman god of wine.

Classification

''Baccharis'' is related to the genera ''

Archibaccharis ''Archibaccharis'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. ; Species ''Archibaccharis'' is native to Mexico and Central America Central America ( es, América Central or ) is a subregion of the Americas. Its boundaries ...

'' and ''

Heterothalamus ''Heterothalamus'' is a genus of South American flowering plants in the daisy family. ; Species * '' Heterothalamus alienus'' (Spreng.) Kuntze - Brazil ( Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul), Uruguay, Argentina ( Córdoba, La Rioja La Rioja ...

''. All baccharis are

dioecious Dioecy (; ; adj. dioecious , ) is a characteristic of a species, meaning that it has distinct individual organisms (unisexual) that produce male or female gametes, either directly (in animals) or indirectly (in seed plants). Dioecious reproductio ...

except

Baccharis monoica ''Baccharis monoica'' is a species or subspecies of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is the only non-dioecious species in the genus ''Baccharis'', it is a monoecious species. It can be found in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, ...

Ecology

''Baccharis'' are used as food plants by the

larva A larva (; plural larvae ) is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle. The ...

e of some

Lepidoptera Lepidoptera ( ) is an order (biology), order of insects that includes butterfly, butterflies and moths (both are called lepidopterans). About 180,000 species of the Lepidoptera are described, in 126 Family (biology), families and 46 Taxonomic r ...

species, such as the

swift moth The Hepialidae are a family of insects in the lepidopteran order. Moths of this family are often referred to as swift moths or ghost moths. Taxonomy and systematics The Hepialidae constitute by far the most diverse group of the infraorder Exopo ...

s ''

Phymatopus californicus ''Phymatopus californicus'', the lupine ghost moth, is a species of moth belonging to the family Hepialidae. It was described by Jean Baptiste Boisduval in 1868 and is known from the US state of California. The wingspan is about 40 mm. Rec ...

'' and '' P. hectoides''. Those of the

leaf-miner A leaf miner is any one of numerous species of insects in which the larval stage lives in, and eats, the leaf tissue of plants. The vast majority of leaf-mining insects are moths ( Lepidoptera), sawflies ( Symphyta, the mother clade of wasp ...

moths '' Bucculatrix dominatrix'' and '' B. seperabilis'' feed exclusively on

bush baccharis ''Baccharis pilularis'', called coyote brush (or bush), chaparral broom, and bush baccharis, is a shrub in the family Asteraceae native to California, Oregon, Washington (state), Washington, and Baja California. There are reports of isolated pop ...

(''B. pilularis''), '' B. ivella'' has been found on eastern baccharis, and '' B. variabilis'' is a

polyphagous Feeding is the process by which organisms, typically animals, obtain food. Terminology often uses either the suffixes -vore, -vory, or -vorous from Latin ''vorare'', meaning "to devour", or -phage, -phagy, or -phagous from Greek φαγε ...

species which has been recorded on various ''Baccharis''. The '' Coleophora'' case-bearers '' C. linosyridella'' and '' C. viscidiflorella'' are polyphagous species whose larvae have been recorded on the Bush Baccharis as well as other plants.

Caterpillar Caterpillars ( ) are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths). As with most common names, the application of the word is arbitrary, since the larvae of sawflies (suborder Sym ...

s of the owlet moth '' Schinia ocularis'' feed exclusively on

Broom Baccharis ''Baccharis sarothroides'' is a North American species of flowering shrub known by the common names broom baccharis, desertbroom, greasewood, rosin-bush and groundsel in English and "escoba amarga" or "romerillo" in Spanish. This is a spreading, ...

(''B. sarothroides'').

Uses

Several species of ''Baccharis'' are of interest for cultivation, as the dense but flexible stem structure makes for a good

windbreak A windbreak (shelterbelt) is a planting usually made up of one or more rows of trees or shrubs planted in such a manner as to provide shelter from the wind and to protect soil from erosion. They are commonly planted in hedgerows around the edges ...

. Plants of this genus are rich in

terpene Terpenes () are a class of natural products consisting of compounds with the formula (C5H8)n for n > 1. Comprising more than 30,000 compounds, these unsaturated hydrocarbons are produced predominantly by plants, particularly conifers. Terpenes ar ...

s, and some are used in native or folk medicine. One that has been specifically described from Chilean and Argentinean ''Baccharis'' is viscidone. ''Baccharis'' flowers are rich in

nectar Nectar is a sugar-rich liquid produced by plants in glands called nectaries or nectarines, either within the flowers with which it attracts pollinating animals, or by extrafloral nectaries, which provide a nutrient source to animal mutualists ...

, and several species are good honey plants. Particularly '' B. dracunculifolia'' is highly esteemed by beekeepers.

Conservation

A few ''Baccharis'' species (especially from the northern

Andes The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (; ) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long, wide (widest between 18°S – 20°S ...

) are almost

extinct Extinction is the termination of a kind of organism or of a group of kinds (taxon), usually a species. The moment of extinction is generally considered to be the death of the last individual of the species, although the capacity to breed and ...

due to

habitat destruction Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby ...

. The northernmost occurrence of ''B. halimifolia'', in Nova Scotia, Canada, is also receiving conservation attention.

Invasiveness

Some ''Baccharis'' species, particularly Eastern baccharis (''B. halimifolia''), have become

invasive weed An invasive species otherwise known as an alien is an introduced organism that becomes overpopulated and harms its new environment. Although most introduced species are neutral or beneficial with respect to other species, invasive species ad ...

s in places such as Australia and Spain, where they are not native.

Selected species

For the complete list of species see

List of Baccharis species List of ''Baccharis'' species — in the flowering plant family Asteraceae. Species Accepted Species: *''Baccharis acaulis'' *''Baccharis alamosana'' *''Baccharis albida'' *''Baccharis albilanosa'' *''Baccharis alboffii'' *''Baccharis aliena'' ...

. * ''

Baccharis acutata ''Baccharis acutata'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae and is an endemic to Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, ...

'' (Alain) Borhidi * ''

Baccharis alaternoides ''Baccharis alaternoides'' is a shrub of the family Asteraceae found in the Andes with a distribution from Ecuador to Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbo ...

'' Kunth * ''

Baccharis albida ''Baccharis albida'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae and is an endemic to Argentina. ''Baccharis albida'' is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.7 metres high. The plant grows between 0 and 500 metres elevation and is ...

'' Hook. & Arn. * ''

Baccharis × alboffii ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennial plant, perennials and shrubs in the Asteraceae, aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling ...

'' F.H.Hellw. * '' Baccharis albolanosa'' A.S.Oliveira & Deble * ''

Baccharis aliena ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' (Spreng.) Joch.Müll. * '' Baccharis alleluia'' A.S.Oliveira & Deble * ''

Baccharis alnifolia ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' Meyen & Walp. * ''

Baccharis alpestris ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' Gardner * ''

Baccharis alpina ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' Kunth * ''

Baccharis altimontana ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennial plant, perennials and shrubs in the Asteraceae, aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling ...

'' G.Heiden, Baumgratz & R.Esteves * ''

Baccharis amambayensis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennial plant, perennials and shrubs in the Asteraceae, aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling ...

'' Zardini & Soria * '' Baccharis anabelae'' (Deble) G.Heiden * ''

Baccharis angusticeps ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' Dusén ex Malme * ''

Baccharis angustifolia ''Baccharis angustifolia'' (most commonly known as saltwater false willow or just false willow) is a species of North American plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Southeastern United States from Louisiana to North Carolina. ''Ba ...

'' Michaux * '' Baccharis anomala'' DC. * ''

Baccharis antioquensis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' Killip & Cuatrec. * ''

Baccharis × antucensis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' F.H.Hellw. * ''

Baccharis aphylla ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' DC. * ''

Baccharis apicifoliosa ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' A.A.Schneid. & Boldrini * '' Baccharis aracatubensis'' Malag. & Hatschb. ex G.M.Barroso * ''

Baccharis arbutifolia ''Baccharis arbutifolia'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatene ...

''(Lam.) Vahl * ''

Baccharis × arcuata ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' F.H.Hellw. * '' Baccharis arenaria'' Baker * ''

Baccharis aretioides ''Baccharis aretioides'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also ...

'' Turcz. * ''

Baccharis artemisioides ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' Hook. & Arn. * ''

Baccharis articulata ''Baccharis articulata'' is a species of shrub in the family Asteraceae. The species was first described by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, but was later reclassified by Christiaan Hendrik Persoon in 1807. The species is used for a variety of medical us ...

'' (Lam.) Pers. * ''

Baccharis auriculigera ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' Hieron. * ''

Baccharis × australis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' F.H.Hellw. * ''

Baccharis axillaris ''Baccharis halimifolia'' is a North American species of shrubs in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Nova Scotia, the eastern and southern United States (from Massachusetts south to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma), eastern Mexico (Nu ...

'' DC. * ''

Baccharis ayacuchensis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' Cuatrec. * ''

Baccharis barragensis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' Cuatrec. * ''

Baccharis beckii ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' Joch.Müll. * ''

Baccharis bicolor ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' (Joch.Müll.) G.Heiden * '' Baccharis bifrons Baker * '' Baccharis bigelovii'' A.Gray * ''

Baccharis bogotensis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennial plant, perennials and shrubs in the Asteraceae, aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling ...

'' Kunth * ''

Baccharis boliviensis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

(Wedd.) Cabrera * ''

Baccharis boyacensis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennial plant, perennials and shrubs in the Asteraceae, aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling ...

'' Cuatrec. * ''

Baccharis brachylaenoides ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' DC. * ''

Baccharis brachyphylla ''Baccharis brachyphylla'' is a North American species of shrub in the family Asteraceae, known by the common name shortleaf baccharis or false willow. It is native to the southwestern United States (southern California, southern Nevada, Arizo ...

'' A.Gray * ''

Baccharis brachystachys ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' (Baker) Malag. & J.Vidal * ''

Baccharis brevifolia ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' DC. * ''

Baccharis brevipappa ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' (McVaugh) G.L.Nesom * ''

Baccharis breviseta ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' DC. * ''

Baccharis buchtienii ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' H.Rob. * ''

Baccharis burchellii ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' Baker * '' Baccharis buxifolia'' Pers. * ''

Baccharis cabrerae ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' Ariza * '' Baccharis caespitosa'' (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. * ''

Baccharis concava ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. * ''

Baccharis dioica ''Baccharis dioica'' is a North American species of shrubs in the family Asteraceae known by the common name broombush falsewillow. It is native to Florida, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the West Indies (Bahamas, Greater Antilles, Virgin Islands, M ...

'' * ''

Baccharis douglasii ''Baccharis glutinosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names saltmarsh baccharis and Douglas' falsewillow. The species has a discontinuous distribution, found in western North America (California, so ...

'' DC. –

Saltmarsh baccharis ''Baccharis glutinosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names saltmarsh baccharis and Douglas' falsewillow. The species has a discontinuous distribution, found in western North America (California, so ...

, Douglas' baccharis * ''

Baccharis dracunculifolia ''Baccharis dracunculifolia'' is a medical plant found in Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Uruguay.Vargas Caballero, I. G., A. Lawrence & M. Eid. 2000. Árboles y arbustos para sistemas agroforestales en los Valles Interandinos de Santa Cruz 1–1 ...

'' DC. * ''

Baccharis eggersii ''Baccharis eggersii'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat destruction, habitat loss. It may occur in Churute ...

'' Hieron. * ''

Baccharis emoryi ''Baccharis salicina'' is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. Common names include willow baccharis, and Great Plains false willow. It is a shrub found in North America where it grows in mildly saline areas. Description ''Baccharis sal ...

'' A.Gray * '' Baccharis fusca'' Turcz. * ''

Baccharis genistelloides ''Baccharis genistelloides'' is a species of flowering plant from the family Asteraceae. ''B. genistelloides'' is one of the most studied species in its genus ''Baccharis'' regarding its phytochemistry and pharmacological effects. The plant speci ...

'' Pers. * ''

Baccharis glomeruliflora ''Baccharis glomeruliflora'' is a North American species of shrubs in the family Asteraceae known by the common name silverling. It is native to the coastal plain of the southeastern United States, from Mississippi to North Carolina North ...

'' * ''

Baccharis glutinosa ''Baccharis glutinosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names saltmarsh baccharis and Douglas' falsewillow. The species has a discontinuous distribution, found in western North America (California ...

'' * ''

Baccharis gracilis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' DC. * ''

Baccharis halimifolia ''Baccharis halimifolia'' is a North American species of shrubs in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Nova Scotia, the eastern and southern United States (from Massachusetts south to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma), eastern Mexico (Nu ...

'' L. – Eastern baccharis, groundsel bush, groundsel tree, consumption weed, cotton-seed tree, silverling * ''

Baccharis hambatensis ''Baccharis hambatensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threa ...

'' Kunth * ''

Baccharis havardii ''Baccharis havardii'' is a North American species of shrubs in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Havard's false willow. It is native to Chihuahua, southern New Mexico, and western Texas. ''Baccharis havardii'' is a branching shrub ...

'' * ''

Baccharis hieronymi ''Baccharis hieronymi'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found only in Ecuador. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habi ...

'' Heering * ''

Baccharis huairacajensis ''Baccharis huairacajensis'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (als ...

'' Hieron. * ''

Baccharis humilis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' Sch.Bip. ex Baker * ''

Baccharis intermedia ''Baccharis intermedia'' is a species of shrub native to Chile. The species was first formally described by the botanist Augustin Pyramus de Candolle in 1836. Distribution This species is common on coastal hills of central Chile. Natural hybri ...

'' DC. * ''

Baccharis intermixta ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' Gardner * ''

Baccharis juncea ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' (Lehm.) Desf. * '' Baccharis klattii'' Benoist * ''

Baccharis ligustrina ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

'' DC. * ''

Baccharis linearis ''Baccharis linearis'', the romerillo or Chilean little rosemary, is a common shrub in Central Chile. It is frequently found in old field after agriculture. Cecidia or galls caused by the fruit fly ''Rachiptera limbata'' grow as white, spongy an ...

'' (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. –

Chilean romerillo ''Baccharis linearis'', the romerillo or Chilean little rosemary, is a common shrub in Central Chile. It is frequently found in old field after agriculture. Cecidia or galls caused by the fruit fly ''Rachiptera limbata'' grow as white, spongy an ...

* ''

Baccharis macraei ''Baccharis macraei'' is a species of shrub native to Chile and Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_ ...

'' Hook. & Arn. * ''

Baccharis malibuensis ''Baccharis malibuensis'' is a rare California species of shrubs in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Malibu baccharis. It is endemic to southern California. It was first recognized as a distinct taxon in the Malibu Creek drainage ...

'' R.M.Beauch. & J.Henrickson * '' Baccharis microdonta'' DC. * ''

Baccharis myrsinites ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' * ''

Baccharis neglecta ''Baccharis neglecta'' (also known as false willow, jara dulce, poverty weed, New Deal weed, and Roosevelt weed) is a species of perennial plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, San Luis ...

'' * '' Baccharis odorata'' – Tayanka bush * ''

Baccharis patagonica ''Baccharis patagonica'' is a species in the genus ''Baccharis'' in the family Asteraceae. It is native to southern Argentina and central and southern Chile,Trees and Shrubs Online. Available at: https://treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/bacchari ...

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Baccharis pilularis ''Baccharis pilularis'', called coyote brush (or bush), chaparral broom, and bush baccharis, is a shrub in the family Asteraceae native to California, Oregon, Washington, and Baja California. There are reports of isolated populations in New Mexi ...

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Bush baccharis ''Baccharis pilularis'', called coyote brush (or bush), chaparral broom, and bush baccharis, is a shrub in the family Asteraceae native to California, Oregon, Washington (state), Washington, and Baja California. There are reports of isolated pop ...

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Baccharis platypoda ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

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Baccharis plummerae ''Baccharis plummerae'' is a California species of ''Baccharis'' known by the common name Plummer's baccharis. It is named in honor of American botanist Sara Plummer Lemmon, 1836 – 1923. Distribution The plant is endemic to chaparral habitats ...

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Baccharis pteronioides ''Baccharis pteronioides '' is a North American shrub in the family Asteraceae known by the common name yerba de pasmo. It is widespread in Mexico (from Chihuahua to Oaxaca) and also found in the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, ...

'' * '' Baccharis punctulata'' DC. * ''

Baccharis racemosa ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

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Baccharis rhomboidalis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

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Baccharis salicifolia ''Baccharis salicifolia'' is a blooming shrub native to the sage scrub community and desert southwest of the United States and northern Mexico, as well as parts of South America. Its usual common name is mule fat;Mojave Desert Wildflowers, Pam Ma ...

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Baccharis salicina ''Baccharis salicina'' is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. Common names include willow baccharis, and Great Plains false willow. It is a shrub found in North America where it grows in mildly saline areas. Description ''Baccharis sal ...

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Baccharis sarothroides ''Baccharis sarothroides'' is a North American species of flowering shrub known by the common names broom baccharis, desertbroom, greasewood, rosin-bush and groundsel in English and "escoba amarga" or "romerillo" in Spanish. This is a spreading ...

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Broom baccharis ''Baccharis sarothroides'' is a North American species of flowering shrub known by the common names broom baccharis, desertbroom, greasewood, rosin-bush and groundsel in English and "escoba amarga" or "romerillo" in Spanish. This is a spreading, ...

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Baccharis semiserrata ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

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Desert baccharis ''Baccharis sergiloides'' is a species of '' Baccharis'' known by the common name desert baccharis.Mojave Desert Wildflowers, Pam MacKay, 2nd ed., 2013, Distribution The plant is native to the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico, ...

* '' Baccharis serrula'' Sch.Bip. * '' Baccharis sessifolia'' L. * ''

Baccharis sphaerocephala ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' * '' Baccharis spicata'' (Lam.) Baill. * ''

Baccharis texana ''Baccharis texana'' is a North American species of shrubs in the family Asteraceae known by the common name prairie baccharis or false willow. It is native to northeastern Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas) and to the southern part of th ...

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Baccharis thesioides ''Baccharis thesioides '' is a North American species of shrubs in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Arizona baccharis. It is widespread in Mexico from Chihuahua to Oaxaca, and also found in the southwestern United States (Arizona + ...

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Baccharis tricuneata ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

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Baccharis tridentata ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennial plant, perennials and shrubs in the Asteraceae, aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling ...

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Baccharis trimera ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

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Baccharis uncinella ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

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Baccharis vanessae ''Baccharis vanessae'' is a rare California species of ''Baccharis'' known by the common name Encinitas baccharis. It is native primarily to San Diego County, California, almost endemic to the county except for one population a few miles over the ...

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Baccharis wrightii ''Baccharis wrightii'' is a North American species of shrubs in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Wright's baccharis or false willow. It is native to northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Sonora) and the southwestern and sou ...

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Baccharis wurdackeana ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

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Baccharis xiphophylla ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

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Baccharis zamoranensis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are n ...

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Baccharis zamudiorum ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

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Baccharis zoellneri ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

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Baccharis zongoensis ''Baccharis'' is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are ...

'' Joch.Müll. * '' Baccharis zumbadorensis'' V.M.Badillo

Formerly placed in ''Baccharis''

The following species are among the many that were considered to belong within ''Baccharis'' but are now classified in other genera: * ''

Isocoma veneta ''Isocoma veneta'' (also known as false damiana) is a Mexican species of plants in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across much of Mexico from Coahuila and Tamaulipas south as far as Oaxaca and Veracruz.Pluchea foetida ''Pluchea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Inuleae within the family Asteraceae. Members of this genus might be known as camphorweeds, plucheas, or less uniquely fleabanes. Some, such as ''P. carolinensis'' and ''P. odorata'', are ca ...

'' (L.) DC. (as ''B. foetida'' L.) * ''

Pluchea indica ''Pluchea indica'' is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. Its common names include Indian camphorweed, Indian fleabane, and Indian pluchea.

'' (L.) Less. (as ''B. indica'' L.) * ''

Ozothamnus hookeri ''Ozothamnus hookeri'', commonly known as kerosene bush, is an aromatic shrub species, endemic to Australia. It grows to between 0.5 and 1 metre in height and has white-tomentose branchlets. The scale-like leaves are 4 to 5 mm long and 0.5 ...

'' Sond. (as ''B. lepidophylla'' DC.) * '' Vernonanthura brasiliana'' (L.) H.Rob. (as ''B. brasiliana'' L.) * ''

Vernonanthura montevidensis ''Vernonanthura'' is a genus of Neotropical plants in the Vernonieae tribe within the Asteraceae, daisy family. The genus name of ''Vernonanthura'' is in honour of William Vernon (1666/67 - ca.1711), who was an English plant collector, (bryologis ...

'' (Spreng.) H.Rob. (as ''B. montevidensis'' Spreng.)

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