Erigeron jamaicensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Erigeron |
| Species: | E. jamaicensis
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Erigeron jamaicensis is a Caribbean and Mesoamerican species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae commonly called Jamaican fleabane. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Greater Antilles.[2][3]
Erigeron jamaicensis is a perennial herb sprouting from a rootstock. Stems are long and slender, up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall. Each stem has one or a few flower heads, each with white ray florets and yellow disc florets.[2][4]
References[edit]
- ^ The Plant List, Erigeron jamaicensis L.
- ^ a b Nash, D. L. 1976. Tribe III, Astereae. En: Nash, D.L. & Williams, L.O. (eds), Flora of Guatemala - Part XII. Fieldiana, Botany 24(12):157
- ^ Molina Rosito, A. 1975. Enumeración de las plantas de Honduras. Ceiba 19(1): 1–118.
- ^ Nelson, Cyril Hardy. 2008. Catálogo de las Plantas Vasculares de Honduras 1–1576. Secretaria de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente, Tegucigalpa