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Baccharis sagittalis

(Less.) DC.

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Description

A herb. The stems are upright and leafless and 2 m tall. They have distinct wings.

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Distribution

It is a high altitudes tropical plant. It grows up to 3,000 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, South America,

Notes

Medicine,

Synonyms

Baccharis chubutensis Speg.Molina sagittalis Less.and others

References (1)

  • Thomas, E., et al, 2008, The Relationship Between Plant Use and Plant Diversity in the Bolivian Andes, with Special Reference to Medicinal Plant Use. Hum Ecol (2008) 36:861–879

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