Galinsoga mandonii

Galinsoga mandonii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Galinsoga
Species: G. mandonii
Binomial name
Galinsoga mandonii
Sch.Bip. 1866

Galinsoga mandonii is a South American species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It has been found in Peru, Bolivia, and far northwestern Argentina.[1]

Description

Galinsoga mandonii is a branching annual herb up to 66 cm (26 in) tall. Leaves are up to 5.0 cm (2.0 in) long. Flower heads are up to 6.5 mm (0.26 in) across. Each head has 3-9 white or dark purple ray flowers surrounding about 5-40 yellow or purple disc flowers.[1]

References

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