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Helenium aromaticum

Helenium aromaticum (Hook.) L.H.Bailey
Helenium aromaticum
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Helenium aromaticum is a species of sneezeweed in the Asteraceae family, native to Chile and Peru. It is a self-supporting herb with broad leaves.

Description

Helenium aromaticum (Hook.) L.H.Bailey is a member of the genus Helenium and belongs to the family Asteraceae. This herbaceous plant is found in the southeastern regions of its range, extending through central Chile and into Peru. It grows as a self-supporting herb and is characterized by its broad leaves. The species was first described in 1915.

Distribution

SE · Chile Central · Peru

Synonyms

Cephalophora aromaticaCephalophora lanceolataGaillardia aromaticaHelenium aromaticum var. aromaticumHymenopappus glaucusCephalophora teneraGraemia aromaticaCephalophora collinaGrahamia aromatica

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