Chrysopsis floridana

Chrysopsis floridana Small is a rare and endangered species native to the Tampa Bay area of Florida and a small disjunct area near the base of the central ridge.  It has ovate woolly leaves and phyllaries that are densely stipitate glandular. The fruits lack reddish brown ridges. The species is diploid (2n=10).


Last revised 17 April 2025 by J.C. Semple

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1-4. Chrysopsis floridana. 1. Large plant, Semple, Wunderlin & Walker 10885, Hillsborough Co., Florida. 2-3. Greenhouse grown plant and flowering heads, Wunderlin 5658 USF, Florida. Range map, JCS.