Baccharis emoryi

Species category

Shrub

Common name

Emory's baccharis

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

Oblanceolate

Size

  • Length: 1.5–2 mm
  • Width: 0.5–0.8 mm
  • Thickness: 0.5–0.8 mm

Color

Light brown

Texture

ScurfyScurf:
Having flakes on the surface.

Other structures

Strong longitudinal ribs

Identification notes

Long pappusPappus:
Modified calyx in Asteraceae, composed of hairs, bristles, awns, or scales. The pappus-like structure attached to milkweed seeds is termed a coma. 
may be attached on apicalApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
end of fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
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Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Asteraceae

Valid name

Baccharis emoryi A. Gray

 Baccharis emoryi.  Achenes with a long pappus that may be attached to the apical end.
Baccharis emoryi. Achenes with a long pappus that may be attached to the apical end.