Galinsoga spellenbergii

Galinsoga spellenbergii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Galinsoga
Species: G. spellenbergii
Binomial name
Galinsoga spellenbergii
B.L.Turner 1986

Galinsoga spellenbergii is a rare Mexican species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It has been found only in the State of Durango in northern Mexico.[1]

Description

Galinsoga spellenbergii is a branching annual herb up to 20 cm (7.9 in) tall. Leaves are egg-shaped, up to 2.5 cm (0.98 in) long. Each head has about 5 white ray flowers surrounding a large number of yellow disc flowers.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Turner, Billie Lee. 1986. Phytologia 59(2): 91-92 diagnosis in Latin, description + commentary in English, line drawing of disc flower on page 92
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