Asteraceae Fortnight Part 1-Radiate Heads: Erigeron multiradiatus from -GS65

[Gurcharan Singh]

Erigeron multiradiatus Benth.

Perennial herb easily differentiated by its larger 3-5 cm across heads on long stalks, dark purple ray florets spreading and much longer than pappus; leaves  ovate-lanceolate, 3-5 cm long.

Photographed from Apharwat, Kashmir

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Dr. Gurcharan Singh

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