Baccharis halimifolia
Definition
The scientific name of a dioecious shrub in the aster family, native to the coastal areas and salt marshes of eastern and southern North America. Popularly known as groundsel bush or tree-baccharis, the plant is characterized by obovate leaves with dentate margins, resembling the genus Halimus, and by the tufts of silky white down produced by female inflorescences during autumn; in Europe and Australia, it is monitored as an invasive species dangerous to local biodiversity.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Baccharis halimifolia
- Groundsel bush
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Binomial proper noun, treated as a singular invariant scientific designation. |
| Formation | Binomial nomenclature combining the generic name with the specific epithet highlighting its distinctive foliar morphology. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈbækərɪs ˌhælɪmɪˈfoʊliə] |
| Source | USDA Plants Database and European Standard of Plant Taxa |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În Franța, autoritățile de mediu depun eforturi considerabile pentru a eradica focarele de Baccharis halimifolia de pe malurile râurilor.
EN: In France, environmental authorities are making considerable efforts to eradicate outbreaks of Baccharis halimifolia along riverbanks.
RO: Semințele ușoare de Baccharis halimifolia sunt răspândite cu ușurință de vânt pe distanțe de câțiva kilometri.
EN: The lightweight seeds of Baccharis halimifolia are easily dispersed by the wind over distances of several kilometers.
RO: Inflorescențele albe de Baccharis halimifolia oferă un aspect spectaculos dunelor de nisip la sfârșitul fiecărei toamne.
EN: The white inflorescences of Baccharis halimifolia provide a spectacular appearance to sand dunes at the end of each autumn.
Idioms & Phrases
Eradicarea Baccharis halimifolia / Eradication of Baccharis halimifolia
RO: Ansamblul de metode mecanice și chimice utilizate pentru eliminarea acestui arbust din habitatele naturale protejate.
EN: The set of mechanical and chemical methods used to eliminate this shrub from protected natural habitats.
Habitat pentru Baccharis halimifolia / Baccharis halimifolia habitat
RO: Zonele umede, estuarele și ecosistemele de coastă unde planta găsește condiții optime de umiditate și salinitate.
EN: Wetlands, estuaries, and coastal ecosystems where the plant finds optimal moisture and salinity conditions.
Semințe de Baccharis halimifolia / Baccharis halimifolia seeds
RO: Achene mici echipate cu un papus mătăsos care le permite să plutească pe apă și să zboare pe curenții de aer.
EN: Small achenes equipped with a silky pappus that allows them to float on water and fly on air currents.
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