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Asteraceae
Tithonia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsley) A. Gray. Common name: Shrub-sunflower, Bolivian Sunflower, Tree-Marigold. Phenology: Dec-Jun. Habitat: Disturbed areas, suburban areas. Distribution: Native of Mexico and Central America.

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Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl7, FNA21, K4, WH3, La Duke (1982); Mirasolia diversifolia Hemsley. Basionym: Mirasolia diversifolia Hemsl. 1881

Links to other floras: = Tithonia diversifolia - FNA21

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
  • Great Plains: FAC

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image #1 of Tithonia diversifolia© Paul Marcum source | Original Image ⭷
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