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Glebionis segetum (L.) Fourr.
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Synonyms: | Acanthospermum segetum |
| Common Name: | Corn Marigold, Corn Daisy, 南茼蒿 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mediterranean region |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Glebionis segetum is an erect herb growing 50-100 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are deeply lobed, elliptic to obovate-lanceolate. |
| Flowers | Its daisy-like inflorescence is a head (capitulum), with many ray florets surrounding the central disc florets. Both the ray and the disc florets are bright golden-colored. The inflorescence measures 3-5 cm in diameter. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Head / Capitulum |
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Others
| Master ID | 32941 |
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| Species ID | 7355 |
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