cattletongue

Pluchea carolinensis is a member of the genus Pluchea and belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is commonly referred to as cattletongue in English. The species has a broad geographic range, occurring in regions such as the Pacific islands, including Bikini Atoll, Enewetak Atoll, Kwajalein Atoll, Majuro Atoll, and Rongdrik Atoll, as well as in parts of the Americas and other global areas. The species was first published in 1839 by G.Don.