About The Coyotebrush

The Coyotebrush (Baccharis pilularis) is a common native perennial shrub found in coastal scrub areas. They can be found locally on the San Marcos Foothills Preserve which CIR is helping to protect. The bloom period is from August to December and seed is produced in late fall through early spring.

Coyotebrush is an extremely important plant for pollinators, due to its abundant production of pollen and nectar and the bloom period, which occurs during the fall and winter. The plants maintain their green foliage year-round providing excellent habitat for beneficial insects, including several species of ants, bees and parasitic wasps.

The Coyote Brush

Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea (Coyote Brush)

Common native perennial shrub found.
Flowers are white and inconspicuous. Blooms in summer.

Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea (coyotebush). NATIVE. Pictured in Summer

Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea (coyotebush). NATIVE. Pictured in Fall. Note white flowers.