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Bigelow's false willow
Scientific classification
Genus:
Baccharis
Species:
bigelovii
Synonyms
  • Baccharis ptarmicifolia DC.
  • Neomolina bigelovii (A.Gray) F.H.Hellw.
  • Neomolina ptarmicaefolia (DC.) F.H.Hellw.
  • Neomolina ptarmicifolia (DC.) F.H.Hellw.

Baccharis bigelovii is a type of plant found in North America. It is a shrub and belongs to the aster family. People often call it Bigelow's false willow.

Where Does Bigelow's False Willow Grow?

This plant lives in the Chihuahuan Desert and nearby areas. You can find it in parts of the United States and Mexico.

In the United States, it grows in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. In Mexico, it is found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sonora.

What Does Bigelow's False Willow Look Like?

Baccharis bigelovii is a shrub that can grow quite tall. It can reach up to 100 cm (about 40 inches) in height.

The plant has many branches that start from its base. It also produces many small flower heads. This plant likes to grow on rocky ground. You can often see it in forests where cone-bearing trees grow.

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