Galinsoga caligensis

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Galinsoga caligensis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Galinsoga
Species:
G. caligensis
Binomial name
Galinsoga caligensis

Galinsoga caligensis is a Peruvian species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has been found in the coastal desert regions of west-central Peru, in the Lima Region. [1] [2]

Description

Galinsoga caligensis is a branching annual herb up to 40 cm (16 in) tall. Leaves are egg-shaped, up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long. Flower heads about 10 mm (0.39 in) across. Each head has 4-8 white ray flowers surrounding 35-75 yellow disc flowers. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Canne-Hilliker, Judith Marie. 1977. Rhodora 79(819): 353-355 description in Latin, commentary in English, line drawing on page 354, distribution map on page 367
  2. "gallant soldier - Encyclopedia of Life". Eol.org. Retrieved 2022-05-01.