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Tenerife white marguerite

Scientific Name: Argyranthemum gracilis

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Tenerife White Marguerite (Argyranthemum gracilis)

The Tenerife White Marguerite, scientifically known as Argyranthemum gracilis, is a charming plant native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. It is appreciated for its delicate white flowers and is often cultivated as an ornamental shrub.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub.
  • The text mentions that the plant is a shrub and can be found in gardens.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Argyranthemum gracilis Webb ex Sch. Bip.
  • Common Name: Tenerife White Marguerite
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Mentions Argyranthemum frutescens and Argyranthemum teneriffae, however, the text does not explicitly state these are synonyms.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Tenerife, Canary Islands.
  • The plant is endemic to Tenerife.
  • Grows naturally only on the Island of Tenerife.
  • Volcanic desert areas around Teide in Tenerife.

Morphological Characteristics

  • These plants are shrubs.
  • Erect development, tends to grow both in height and in width, giving origin to a rounded shrub.
  • Dissected leaves.
  • Numerous white flowers.