Eastern Baccharis, also called groundsel bush, is a native shrub of coastal and freshwater wetlands along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Female plants produce stunning clouds of fluffy white seed heads in autumn. It provides important nesting and cover habitat for coastal birds and supports many specialist insects.
Best time to see a Eastern Baccharis
The best time to see a Eastern Baccharis is August–November, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 23,671 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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