Galinsoga spellenbergii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | 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 family Asteraceae. It has been found only in the State of Durango in northern Mexico. [1]
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]
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