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clammy false oxtongue
Scientific Name: Blumea viscosa
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Blumea viscosa
Also known as Clammy False Oxtongue, Blumea viscosa is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Blumea.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has a common name of "clammy false oxtongue", which suggests it may have a sticky or clammy feel.
Common Names
- Scientific Name: Blumea viscosa (Mill.) Badillo
- Common Names: Clammy False Oxtongue, Sticky Blumea
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Conyza lyrata Kunth
Distribution and Habitat
- Blumea viscosa is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics.
- It is found in Florida and also occurs in the Galapagos Islands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Blumea viscosa is described as a forb/herb, indicating it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Related Plants
- Cutleaf False Oxtongue (Blumea laciniata)
- Sessileleaf False Oxtongue (Blumea sessiliflora)
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): ITIS
- NatureServe: NatureServe
- IUCN Red List: Taxon recognized by IUCN Red List.
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Blumea viscosa - Clammy false oxtongue -- Discover Life.