eastern baccharis Asteraceae Baccharis halimifolia

Leaf:Alternate, semi-evergreen, variable in shape, obovate to narrowly oblong, some nearly diamond-shaped, 1 to 2 1/2 inches long, upper half of leaf with a few coarse teeth, leaves from upper crown and near ends of twig often lacking teeth, shiny green above, may be sticky, paler beneath.
Flower:Species is dioecious; both male and female flowers occur in terminal, branched clusters and appear as feathery white tufts (some purple), about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, appearing in late summer.
Fruit:A small achene tipped with long feathery white bristles (dandelion like), ripen in early fall and often in great abundance giving the plant a silvery look.
Twig:Slender, green and angled, may be sticky.
Bark:Gray, reddish brown, developing furrows and flat-topped ridges.
Form:An upright shrub to 15 feet with numerous branches forming a rounded or oval crown. It can form dense thickets in open areas.

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