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Baccharis patagonica Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Baccharis patagonica plant species is found in Southern S. America - Argentina, Chile. It is a member of the Compositae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Baccharis patagonica Family: Compositae Author: Hook.&Arn. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: 3 Habitat: Rock crevices, forest margins and coastal sands[69].
General Uses: A very good hedge for exposed maritime conditions[166, 182, 200]. It is exceedingly tolerant of maritime exposure and amenable to clipping, though it is rather slow growing[K]. Plants tend to be as wide or wider than they are tall and produce a very dense weed-excluding cover[K].
Plants have an extensive root system and can be grown on sand or thin coastal soils in order to bind the soil[200].
Resinous secretions on the leaves and wood make this a useful fuel[11]. It is a fairly small plant though and would not be a very productive source.
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