Seep willow
Baccharis salicifolia
Summary 7
Baccharis salicifolia (mule fat) is a blooming shrub native to the sage scrub community and desert southwest of the US and northern Mexico, as well as parts of South America. The foliage is sticky and bears plentiful small, fuzzy, pink or red-tinged white flowers, which are highly attractive to butterflies.
Botanical Information 8
Seep willow is also called mule fat or water-wally. It's scientific name is Baccharis salicifolia. It is native to the sage scrub community and can be found in the United States and northern Mexico as well as parts of South America. It's long pointed leaves may be toothed and contain three lengthwise veins. Seep willow is used as a medicine.
Ecological Information 7
Ethnobotanical Information 7
References 9
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baccharis_salicifolia
http://southwestdesertflora.com/WebsiteFolders/All_Species/Asteraceae/Baccharis%20salicifolia,%20Seepwillow.html
About the Author 10
Student author(s)*: Kaylee (3rd grade) from Chinook Spirit Children’s Academy
*The entries in this field guide have been edited by Yerba Mansa Project staff to ensure that they contain quality, fact-checked content and standardized formatting.
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More Info
- iNat taxon page
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- BOLD Systems BIN search
- Calflora
- CalPhotos
- Catalogo de Plantas y Líquenes de Colombia
- eFloras.org
- Flora of North America (beta)
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
- IPNI (with links to POWO, WFO, and BHL)
- Jepson eFlora
- NatureServe Explorer 2.0
- SEINet Symbiota portals
- Tropicos
- USDA PLANTS database
- World Flora Online
Range Map
iNat Map
| Leaf | oblong |
|---|---|
| Flower | cream, white |
| Type | Shrub |
