Groundsel tree
Baccharis salicina

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

There are about 250-350 Baccharis species. There are 300-430 Baccharis species in the neotropics.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Mexico, North America, South America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are a famine food.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or tip cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Chilca

Synonyms

Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.; and many others