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Asteraceae
Emilia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Emilia fosbergii D.H. Nicolson. Common name: Salmon Tasselflower, Cupid’s-shaving-brush. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed areas, flower beds, landscaping. Distribution: Native of Old World tropics. Scattered as an introduction in FL, including the Panhandle; reported for Lowndes County, GA (Carter, Baker, & Morris 2009). Nelson & Kelly (1997) reported E. sonchifolia, but actually based on specimens of E. fosbergii.

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Origin/Endemic status: Paleotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, Fl7, FNA20, K4, SE1, WH3; = n/a — RAB. Basionym: Emilia fosbergii Nicolson 1975

Links to other floras: = Emilia fosbergii - FNA20

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
  • Great Plains: UPL

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