Baccharis halimifolia L.
Baccharis (Baccharis halimifolia) is a long-lived, deciduous shrub that is native to eastern North America. It was introduced to New Zealand as a garden ornamental and was first recorded in the wild (naturalised) in 1975. The plant grows up to about 4 metres tall and has grey-green, toothed leaves that are broader towards the tip. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. It flowers from February to April, producing clusters of small cream-coloured flower heads. Female plants produce masses of fluffy white seeds. It tolerates wind, salt, drought and a range of soil types. It reproduces by seed. Seeds are dispersed by wind and water.
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