Launaea arborescens facts for kids
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Launaea arborescens is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This family is also known as the daisy or sunflower family. This plant is often found growing in dry, sunny places.
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About Launaea arborescens
This plant is a species of Launaea, which is a group of plants known for their yellow, daisy-like flowers. Launaea arborescens is special because it can grow into a small, woody shrub. This helps it survive in tough, dry environments.
How Scientists Named This Plant
The way scientists name and classify living things is called taxonomy. It helps us understand how different species are related.
- First Name: In 1888, a scientist named Jules Aimé Battandier first described this plant. He gave it the name Zollikoferia arborescens.
- New Family: Later, in 1923, another scientist named Svante Samuel Murbeck moved it to the Launaea group. This is why its full scientific name is Launaea arborescens.
Where This Plant Grows
Launaea arborescens is found in several parts of the world, mostly in dry, warm regions.
- Europe: You can find it in Spain and the Canary Islands, which are part of Spain.
- Africa: It also grows in North African countries like Algeria, Morocco, and Mauritania.
- Islands: It is also present on the Cape Verde islands, off the coast of West Africa.
Images for kids
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This picture shows the Inflorescence, which is how the flowers are arranged on the plant.
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These are the fruits of the plant, called cypselas. They contain the seeds.
See also
In Spanish: Launaea arborescens para niños
