Baccharis havardii is a North American species of shrubs in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Havard's false willow.Flora of North America, Havard’s false willow, Baccharis havardii A. Gray in A. Gray et al., Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 1(2): 224. 1884. It is native to Chihuahua, southern New Mexico, and western Texas.Biota of North America Program, 2014 county distribution map
Baccharis havardii is a branching shrub up to 70 cm (28 inches) tall. It has narrow leaves and many small flower heads. It grows on dry, rocky slopes in mountains such as the Guadelupe, Davis, and Chisos Ranges.
The species is named for French-American botanist and career army officer Valery Havard (1846 – 1927).Gray, Asa 1884. Synoptical Flora of North America 1(2): 224
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