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Argentine fleabane

Erigeron bonariensis L.
Argentine fleabane
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Erigeron bonariensis, known as Argentine fleabane, is a species in the family Asteraceae. It is a pioneer plant found in tropical and subtropical regions, with an uncertain origin, likely from Central or South America. It has become naturalized in many regions, including North America, Europe, and Australia.

Description

Erigeron bonariensis is a member of the Asteraceae family and is commonly referred to as Argentine fleabane. It is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas, and while its exact origin is unclear, it is thought to be native to Central or South America. The species has spread and become naturalized in various parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Australia. It was first described in 1753 by L. and is now found in numerous regions, including Belgium, Italy, Portugal, India, China, and others.

Other common names

Argentine fleabanewavy-leaf fleabaneflax-leaf fleabane

Distribution

Boyacá; Santa maría · TR · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · AS · IT · PT · PS · UZ · GR · QA · BA · ZW · SI · RO · IN · LY · CN · AL · MA · NA · TL · Agulhas National Park · Augrabies Falls National Park · Garden Route National Park · Golden Gate Highlands National Park · Kruger National Park · BG

Synonyms

Dimorphanthes angustifoliaConyza linearisConyza leucodasysErigeron gusalakensisErigeron ambiguusConyza crispaLeptilon bonarienseLeptilon linifoliumConyza linifoliaErigeron transsilvanicusConyza gracilisConyza chenopodioidesConyza bonariensisMarsea bonariensis var. bonariensisConyza bonariensis f. bonariensisErigeron crispus subsp. crispusErigeron bonariensis f. bonariensisErigeron bonariensis var. bonariensisErigeron bonariensis var. angustifoliusConyzella linifoliaErigeron linearifoliusErigeron ambiguusErigeron looseriDimorphanthes crispaErigeron undulatusErigeron contortusConyza hispidaErigeron crispusConyza sordescensMarsea bonariensis

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