Galinsoga mandonii

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Galinsoga mandonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Galinsoga
Species:
G. mandonii
Binomial name
Galinsoga mandonii

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

Description[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ a b Canne-Hilliker, Judith Marie. 1977. Rhodora 79(819): 370-373 in English, distribution map on page 367