Grindelia macvaughii explained

Grindelia macvaughii is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the central Mexico, in the eastern part of the State of Jalisco.[1]

Grindelia macvaughii grows in grasslands and pastures, often with desert shrubs. It is a biennial or perennial herb up to 90 cm (3 feet) tall. The plant usually produces one flower head one per flower stalk. Each head has 15-20 ray flowers, surrounding a large number of tiny disc flowers.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/13062647#page/71/mode/1up Nesom, G.L. 1990. Studies in the systematics of Mexican and Texan Grindelia (Asteraceae: Astereae). Phytologia 68(4): 307
  2. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/13062647#page/76/mode/1up Nesom, G.L. 1990. Studies in the systematics of Mexican and Texan Grindelia (Asteraceae: Astereae). Phytologia 68(4): 312-313