Asteraceae but which genus and sp.?

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  1. duffy

    duffy Active Member

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    I have been unable to identify this Asteraceae taxon. The genus is a mystery!
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    My inclination upon seeing those leaves is Calendula or something closely related. However, the flower structure doesn't bear this out.

    Check out the tribe Cichoriaea. Those have the most similar flower structure to what you're looking at.
     
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    Thanks Iorax, I will check it out.
     
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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Definitely, not Calendula. Calendula would have discoid florets.
     
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