Euchiton sphaericus |
Euchiton involucratus |
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globe cottonleaf, star cudweed |
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Habit | Plants annual, 1.5–6.5 dm; taprooted. | |
Leaves | 2–6 cm; cauline bases not clasping. |
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Inflorescences | bracts 4–8; most well surpassing clusters. |
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Involucres | 2.5–3 mm. |
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Phyllaries | membranous, sometimes red-spotted dorsally; tips acute. |
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Fruits | 0.8 mm, brown; pappi 2–2.5 mm, white. |
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Outer florets | 16–26; corollas 2–2.5 mm. |
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Inner florets | 1; corollas 2–2.5 mm. |
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2n | =14. |
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Euchiton sphaericus |
Euchiton involucratus |
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Distribution | ||
Discussion | Roadsides, riverbanks, disturbed areas. Flowering Jun–Oct. 0–400 m. Casc, CR, Est, Sisk, WV. CA; Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands. Exotic. |
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Source | Flora of Oregon, volume 2, page 268 Kenton Chambers |
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Sibling taxa | ||
Synonyms | Gnaphalium japonicum | |
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