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Erigeron floribundus (Kunth) Sch. Bip.

Bilbao fleabane (Asteraceae / Compositae)

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Synonym | Conyza floribunda Kunth

Erigeron floribundus is a South American species, similar to Erigeron canadensis; it is a more recent introduction, but is spreading rapidly.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-08

 Bilbao fleabane / Erigeron floribundus: _Erigeron floribundus_ is a South American species, similar to _Erigeron canadensis_; it is a more recent introduction, but is spreading rapidly.

The disc flowers of Erigeron floribundus have 5 corolla lobes, unlike those of Erigeron canadensis, which have 4.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-08

 Bilbao fleabane / Erigeron floribundus: The disc flowers of _Erigeron floribundus_ have 5 corolla lobes, unlike those of _Erigeron canadensis_, which have 4.

The whole plant of Erigeron floribundus is hairier than Erigeron canadensis.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-09-08

 Bilbao fleabane / Erigeron floribundus: The whole plant of _Erigeron floribundus_ is hairier than _Erigeron canadensis_.

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