Baccharis pilularis is able to quickly spread into new areas by using the silky pappus tufts to ride the wind over long distances.
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Celebrating and Caring for the Land
2023-11-14
Baccharis pilularis is able to quickly spread into new areas by using the silky pappus tufts to ride the wind over long distances.
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