Simsia lagasceiformis
Annual Bushsunflower
Also known as: Encelia exaristata A.Gray ex Hemsl. +6 more
- Encelia exaristata A.Gray ex Hemsl.
- Encelia lagasceiformis (DC.) A.Gray ex Hemsl.
- Encelia pilosa Greenm.
- Encelia purpurea Rose
- Simsia exaristata A.Gray
- Simsia exaristata var. epapposa S.F.Blake
- Simsia exaristata var. perplexa S.F.Blake
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Simsia lagasceiformis (commonly known as Annual Bushsunflower) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Maryland