Arnoglossum diversifolium

Arnoglossum diversifolium is a North American species of Arnoglossum and the sunflower family.[2] It is native to the southeastern United States, the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.[3]

Arnoglossum diversifolium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Arnoglossum
Species:
A. diversifolium
Binomial name
Arnoglossum diversifolium
Synonyms[1]
  • Cacalia diversifolia Torr. & A.Gray
  • Conophora diversifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) Nieuwl.
  • Mesadenia difformis Small
  • Mesadenia diversifolia (Torr. & A.Gray) Greene
  • Senecio floridanus Sch.Bip.

Arnoglossum diversifolium is a large plant sometimes as much as 300 cm (120 inches or 10 feet) tall. It has white or purple flower heads. The species generally grows in wet soil in swamps or along streambanks.[2]

References
  1. The Plant List Arnoglossum diversifolium (Torr. & A.Gray) H.Rob.
  2. Flora of North America Vol. 20 Page 624 Arnoglossum diversifolium (Torrey & A. Gray) H. Robinson, Phytologia. 28: 294. 1974.
  3. Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map


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