Baccharis sp.
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Baccharis sp. is a native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Ericameria: Baccharis has sticky leaves and white fluffy seeds; Ericameria has narrow leaves and bright yellow ray flowers.; vs Salix: Baccharis has sticky resinous leaves and flower heads; Salix has fuzzy catkins and alternate leaves without resin.; vs Quercus: Baccharis has sticky leaves and fluffy seeds; Quercus has lobed or entire leaves and produces acorns.; vs Ceanothus: Baccharis has small clustered flower heads; Ceanothus has dense clusters of showy blue or white 5-petaled flowers.; vs Lepidospartum: Baccharis has sticky leafy branches; Lepidospartum has scale-like leaves on broom-like green stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baccharis sp. native to California?
Yes. Baccharis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Baccharis sp. belong to?
Baccharis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Baccharis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Baccharis vanessae — Encinitas baccharis
- Baccharis brachyphylla — Short leaved baccharis
- Baccharis glutinosa — Marsh baccharis
- Baccharis malibuensis — Malibu baccharis
- Baccharis pilularis — Coyote brush
- Baccharis pilularis subsp. consanguinea
- Bahiopsis laciniata — San diego viguiera
- Bahiopsis parishii — Parish's goldeneye
- Bahiopsis reticulata — Death valley goldeneye
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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