Coyote Brush (Baccharis pilularis) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 4,327 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in October.
Nationally it blooms mainly from September to December, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Coyote Brush: observations by month (U.S.)
About Coyote Brush
Baccharis pilularis, called coyote brush (or bush), chaparral broom, and bush baccharis, is a shrub in the daisy family native to California, Oregon, Washington, and Baja California. There are reports of isolated populations in New Mexico, most likely introduced.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Coyote Brush by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,200 | October | Sep–Dec |
| Oregon | 127 | September | Aug–Dec |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies)
black-eyed Susan
Common Yarrow
White Snakeroot
Chicory
Lawn daisy
Philadelphia fleabane
Pearly Everlasting
Blue Mistflower
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Coyote Brush?
Nationally, October has the most observations, with the main season from September to December.
Where is Coyote Brush most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Oregon.