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Tithonia fruticosa

Tithonia fruticosa Canby & Rose
Tithonia fruticosa
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Tithonia fruticosa is a species in the genus Tithonia, belonging to the Asteraceae family. It was first described in 1891 by Canby & Rose. This plant is native to the northeastern and northwestern regions of Mexico.

Description

Tithonia fruticosa is a member of the genus Tithonia, which is part of the Asteraceae family, commonly known as the aster or sunflower family. The species was formally described in 1891 by botanists Canby and Rose. Its natural distribution is limited to specific regions in Mexico, including the northeast and northwest. As with other members of the Asteraceae family, it likely exhibits typical characteristics such as composite flower heads and a herbaceous growth form.

Distribution

Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest

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