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Marcus, Joseph A.
Baccharis neglecta Britt.
False Willow, Jara dulce, Poverty Weed, Roosevelt Weed
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
USDA Symbol: bane2
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A weedy, tall shrub abundant in fields out of cultivation and on disturbed ground, also in unshaded, low places. With ascending light brown branches and green twigs. Leaves partly evergreen, very narrow, less than 1/4 inch wide and up to 3 inches long. Male and female flowers on separate plants. Female flowers inconspicuous, silky, in small, greenish white heads which appear to be individual flowers, these arranged in large clusters up to 1 foot or more long and 8 inches wide, resembling silky plumes in October and November. Fruit, minute, about 1/16 inch long, borne on the wind by a tuft of hairs.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXNative Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannahs
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Calcareous, Saline tolerant
Conditions Comments: The species name neglecta refers to the prevalence of this plant in neglected or disturbed areas. Although common, consider planting this shrub for its showy profusion of silky silver/white flowers. Roosevelt Weed is also a good nectar plant for many pollinators including some butterflies. Simple to care for: Full sun and low water.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesNectar Source: yes
Deer Resistant: High
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Patsy Glenn Refuge - Wimberley, TX
Nueces River Authority - Uvalde, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX
Herbarium Specimen(s)
NPSOT 0546 Collected Oct 2, 1987 in Bexar County by Harry CliffeNPSOT 0486B Collected Jun 23, 1993 in Bexar County by Mike Fox
NPSOT 0618 Collected Oct 30, 1993 in Comal County by Mary Beth White
NPSOT 0987 Collected Nov 6, 1994 in Bexar County by Mike Fox
NPSOT 1030B Collected Nov 11, 1994 in Bexar County by Mike Fox
NPSOT 1068 Collected Sep 25. 1995 in Bexar County by Mike Fox
NPSOT 0486A Collected Jun 23, 1993 in Bexar County by Mike Fox
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-620 Collected 2007-10-27 in Hays County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterBibliography
Bibref 354 - Native & Naturalized Woody Plants of Austin & the Hill Country (1981) Lynch, D.Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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USDA: Find Baccharis neglecta in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Baccharis neglecta in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-10-31Research By: NPC
