Baccharis viminea Mule's fat (Compositae) Evergreen shrub

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Baccharis viminea
Mule's fat
Evergreen shrub
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The Baccharis viminea plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Mexico. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mule's fat. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. glutinosa. B. salicifolia. (Ruiz.&Pavon.)Pers.

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Latin Name:  Baccharis viminea
Common Name:  Mule's fat
Family:  Compositae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry stream beds, ditch banks etc, usually below 450 metres[71].

General Uses: An effective ground-cover plant for sunny banks[200]. The plant has an extensive root system and is very useful for stabilizing sand dunes etc[200]. The leaves have been used as a tonic wash for the scalp and hair to prevent baldness[257]. A charcoal made from the stems has been used to make gunpowder[257].

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