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Galinsoga mollis

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Galinsoga mollis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Galinsoga
Species:
G. mollis
Binomial name
Galinsoga mollis
McVaugh 1972

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

Description

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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

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  1. ^ a b 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