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Groundsel Tree
Baccharis halimifolia
In the United States:
Native
· also called sea myrtle, saltbush, eastern baccharis, silverling, baccharis, groundsel bush
Late-summer to fall bloomer providing valuable nectar for honeybees during floral dearth periods when few other plants are in flower. Dioecious shrub; male plants produce pollen visited by bees. Tolerates salt, drought, and poor soils.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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