Galinsoga mollis

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

Galinsoga mollis
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G. mollis
Binomial name
Galinsoga mollis
McVaugh 1972

Description

Galinsoga mollis is a branching annual herb up to 150 cm (4.9 ft) tall. Leaves are narrow and tapering to a point, up to 15 cm (5.9 in) long. Flower heads are up to 20 mm (0.79 in) across. Each head has about 8 white ray flowers surrounding as many as 150 yellow disc flowers.[1]

References

  1. McVaugh, Rogers. 1972. Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium 9(4): 414-417 description in Latin, commentary in English, line drawing on page 417
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