Species of flowering plant
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Baccharis patagonica is a species in the genus "Baccharis" in the family Asteraceae. It is native to southern Argentina and central and southern Chile, including the Juan Fernández Islands.
Description.
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.
Etymology.
"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.
"Patagonica" means 'from Patagonia'.
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