Chromolaena frustrata

Chromolaena frustrata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Chromolaena
Species: C. frustrata
Binomial name
Chromolaena frustrata
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Synonyms[1]
  • Eupatorium frustratum B.L.Rob.
  • Osmia frustrata (B.L.Rob.) Small

Chromolaena frustrata called Cape Sable false thoroughwort,[2] or Cape Sable thoroughwort,[3] is a rare North American species of flowering shrub in the sunflower family. It is found only in southern Florida, on the Florida Keys, inside Everglades National Park, and other nearby low-lying areas. It grows on coastal rock outcrops, the edges of hammocks, and other undisturbed sites at elevations less than 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level.[2][4]

Chromolaena frustrata is a perennial herb rarely more than 25 cm (10 inches) tall. Flower heads are produced in groups of 2-6. The heads contain blue or lavender disc florets but no ray florets.[2]

References

  1. The Plant List, Chromolaena frustrata (B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
  2. 1 2 3 Flora of North America, Cape Sable false thoroughwort, Chromolaena frustrata (B. L. Robinson) R. M. King & H. Robinson
  3. "Chromolaena frustrata". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  4. Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map

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