Baccharis
noun
Bac·cha·ris
ˈbakərə̇s
: a genus of smooth and resinous or glutinous shrubs (family Compositae) having whitish or yellow flower heads in pyramidal panicles
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin baccar, bacchar, a plant having a fragrant root, from Greek bakcharis sowbread
First Known Use
1713, in the meaning defined above