Schistocarpha sinforosii branched cluster of small white flower heads above broad serrated leaves

Schistocarpha sinforosii


This plant is a South American shrub or climbing plant in the sunflower family. Broad ovate leaves have serrated margins, while widely branched inflorescences carry many small flower heads. Each head contains white ray florets surrounding numerous disk florets and is enclosed by several rows of narrow bracts. It occurs in Colombia and northern Peru. Photographed in Florida.

White Schistocarpha sinforosii flower heads form a broad branching panicle
A Schistocarpha sinforosii shrub carries many white flower heads above long green leaves
White Schistocarpha sinforosii flower heads have narrow rays around small yellow centers
White Schistocarpha sinforosii flower heads surround bright yellow discs among pale green buds

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