Chromolaena bigelovii facts for kids

Chromolaena bigelovii, also known as Bigelow's false thoroughwort or Bigelow's thoroughwort, is a type of flowering shrub. It belongs to the sunflower family. This plant grows naturally in parts of North America.

You can find Chromolaena bigelovii in northeastern Mexico, specifically in the states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, and San Luis Potosí. It also grows in the US State of Texas.

What Does It Look Like?

Chromolaena bigelovii is a shrub that can grow quite tall. It can reach up to 150 cm (about 5 feet) in height.

Its Flowers

The plant produces special flower heads. These are usually found in groups of three. Sometimes, you might see them growing one at a time.

Each flower head contains small flowers called disc florets. These florets can be blue or white. Unlike some other plants in the sunflower family, Chromolaena bigelovii does not have ray florets. Ray florets are the petal-like parts you see on a daisy or sunflower.