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Heterotheca canescens (DC.) Shinners has silvery green leaves due to the high density of hairs. The species is mostly diploid (2n=18) with tetraploids (2n=36) occurring in the central part of the range. See Semple (2006 FNA).
Heterotheca canescens, Semple 2196, Burnett Co., Texas
Heterotheca canescens, leaves and head, Semple & Brammall 2728, Barber Co., Kansas
Heterotheca canescens range
Last update 21 May 2023 by J.C. Semple
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