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tree marigold
Tithonia diversifolia
Tithonia diversifolia
tree marigold Aster Family
Tithonia diversifolia Asteraceae
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common names
  tree marigold
  Mexican sunflower weed
accepted scientific name
  Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray
rules for finding collection records
  Tithonia diversifolia (62)
family name
  • Asteraceae
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Category: Shrubs
Flowers: Many petals
Petal colors: color
Flower size is 4.8 to 6.5 inches
Number of ray petals: 7 to 14
Leaf: Alternate
Plant Observed 3rd week of May thru 2nd week of March
Native to Mexico. Naturalized in Hawaii.

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where plant found
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Disturbed
Wetland
Sand
Salt Marsh
Rocky
Riparian
Meadow
Grassland
Forest
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Names

Accepted Scientific Name

Tithonia diversifolia   (Hemsl.) A. Gray   (TSN: 38530, Index: 876)


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