Baccharis patagonica is a species in the genus Baccharis in the family Asteraceae. It is native to southern Argentina and central and southern Chile,[1][2][3] including the Juan Fernández Islands.[1][2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Baccharis |
| Species: | B. patagonica
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Description edit
Evergreen, small-leaved shrub with an open habit, reaching 8-10 feet high or more at maturity. The leaves, which are obovate in shape, are a dark glossy green. Their margins are usually toothed toward the tips. Flowers in May. Can be propagated via cuttings at almost any time of year.[1]
Etymology edit
Baccharis is an ancient Greek name of dubious etymological origins. It is a cognate of βακχος (Bacchus), and may be in reference to the ritualistic frenzies, called bakkheia, which are inspired by that god. The name is ostensibly in reference to the spicy smell of the roots of plants in this genus. [4]
References edit
- ^ a b c Trees and Shrubs Online. Available at: https://treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/baccharis/baccharis-patagonica/ [accessed 12/02/21]
- ^ a b Plants of the World Online. Available at: https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273037-2 [accessed 12/02/21]
- ^ RHS Plants. Available at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/1952/Baccharis-patagonica/Details [accessed 12/02/21]
- ^ a b Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521866453 (hardback), ISBN 9780521685535 (paperback). pp 64, 292
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