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Helenium atacamense

Helenium atacamense Cabrera
Helenium atacamense
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Helenium atacamense is a species in the genus Helenium, belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is native to central and northern Chile and was first described in 1944 by Cabrera.

Description

Helenium atacamense is a member of the Asteraceae family, commonly known as the daisy or sunflower family. It is found in the regions of Chile Central and Chile North. The species was formally published in 1944 by the botanist Cabrera, contributing to the taxonomic understanding of the Helenium genus in South America.

Distribution

Chile Central · Chile North

Synonyms

Cephalophora litoralis

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