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coyote brush

Baccharis pilularis

Coyote brush is a bushy plant that grows in sunny places. It has small, fluffy flowers that look like little cotton balls and helps provide homes for many tiny creatures.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The coyote brush is a dense, evergreen shrub with small, often toothed, green leaves. Its tiny, yellowish-white flowers appear in fluffy clusters, which look like small pom-poms, especially when mature and releasing seeds.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusBaccharis
coyote brush
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coyote brush

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

It's named 'coyote brush' because coyotes often rest or hide among its dense branches for shelter!

It's one of the first plants to grow back after wildfires, helping nature heal quickly!

Its tiny, fluffy seeds can float far on the wind, exploring new places to grow!

Some coyote brush plants are boys and some are girls, each making different fluffy seed types!

Special abilities

Ability

Drought Defender

Coyote brush has tough, leathery leaves that help it hold onto precious water, allowing it to survive long dry spells.

Ability

Soil Stabilizer

Coyote brush has strong, widespread roots that help hold soil together, preventing erosion on slopes and disturbed ground.

Ability

Fire Follower

Coyote brush can quickly regrow from its roots after wildfires, helping burned landscapes recover and provide habitat.

Measurements & details

Height
50-300 cm
Spread
50-250 cm
Flower Size
0.2-0.5 cm
Bloom Season
Fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch the plants without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is coyote brush?

50-300 cm

How wide does coyote brush spread?

50-250 cm

How big are the flowers on coyote brush?

0.2-0.5 cm

When does coyote brush bloom?

Fall

Is coyote brush edible?

No

Is coyote brush toxic?

None

What is coyote brush's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is coyote brush pollinated?

Wind

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