''Florestina tripteris'', the sticky florestina, is a North American species of flowering plants in the
sunflower family. It is found in Mexico (from
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as far south as
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''Florestina tripteris'' is a perennial herb up to 60 cm (2 feet) tall. One plant produces many flower heads in a branching array. Each head contains as many as 30 white disc flowers but no ray flowers. The species grows in open, sunlit locations.
Flora of North America, Florestina tripteris de Candolle 1836
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References
Bahieae
Flora of Mexico
Flora of Texas
Plants described in 1836
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