Guizotia abyssinica
in F. Cuvier, Dict. Sci. Nat. ed. 2, 59: 248. 1829.
Basionym: Polymnia abyssinica Linnaeus f.
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 21. Treatment on page 41.
Revision as of 02:06, 27 July 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer
Receptacular paleae 5–7+ mm. Ray corolla laminae 8–14+ mm. Disc corollas 4–5 mm. Cypselae 4–5 mm. 2n = 30 (from India).
Phenology: Flowering summer–fall.
Habitat: Disturbed sites
Elevation: 10–200+ m
Distribution
Ont., Ark., Calif., Conn., Fla., Ill., Kans., Md., Mass., Mich., N.Y., Ohio, Pa., Tenn., Va., Africa, also introduced in Asia.
Discussion
In the flora area, Guizotia abyssinica has been recorded sporadically at widely scattered stations (evidently often from birdseed wastes); it may be persistently established at relatively few stations.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.