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Baccharis

Baccharis

9.9
A shrub that grows in the Americas, often planted to stop soil erosion and that smells like honey
  • noun
  • /ˈbækərɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Baccharis are planted to help prevent soil erosion along riverbanks.

Examples

  • The Baccharis shrubs filled the air with a pleasant, honey-like fragrance during late summer.

  • Gardeners often choose Baccharis for its resilience and ability to attract pollinators.

  • The Baccharis shrub thrives in dry conditions.

  • Many landscapers choose Baccharis for its attractive flowers.

  • Gardeners often choose Baccharis for its resilience and ability to attract pollinators.

  • The Baccharis shrubs filled the air with a pleasant, honey-like fragrance during late summer.

  • Several species of Baccharis are planted to help prevent soil erosion along riverbanks.

Compounds

Baccharis pilularis
  • Specialized
9.9

A spreading evergreen shrub with small flower clusters that grows on California coastal hills

Surface Forms

Baccharis singular
Baccharis plural

Etymology

The word Baccharis comes from an old Greek name linked to Bacchus, the 'god of wine'. A helpful way to remember Baccharis is to think of its 'honey-like' flowers that attract bees, which is why gardeners grow it for fragrance and to help pollinators.