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Eastern baccharis and its silvery seed fluff charm observers
Original: Eastern Baccharis. 24 Oct 2026. Tidewater, Mid-Atlantic. TIL about the eastern baccharis, a pretty native shrub with sil
In the Tidewater region of the Mid-Atlantic, people are noting the eastern baccharis, a native shrub whose silvery seed fluff catches the breeze like small wisps of cotton. Observers are sharing photos and discovering the plant, praising its late-October appearance and encouraging interest in native species.
Why now: Its striking autumn seed display is prompting people to discover and share this little-known native shrub
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- Eastern Baccharis. 24 Oct 2026. Tidewater, Mid-Atlantic. TIL about the eastern baccharis, a pretty native shrub with silvery seed fluff that catches the breeze like tiny wisps of cotton. I don't know much about plants, but I am familiar with pretty things... and this is a cute… · CosmicGoat@pixelfed.social · 2
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