Osmiopsis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Osmiopsis |
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Asteroideae
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Eupatorieae
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Osmiopsis
R.M.King & H.Rob.
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| Osmiopsis plumeri (Urb. & Ekman) R.M.King & H.Rob.
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| Eupatorium plumeri Urb. & Ekman
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Osmiopsis is a special group, or genus, of flowering plants. These plants are found only in Haiti, a country in the Caribbean. They belong to a large plant family called Asteraceae, which is also known as the daisy or sunflower family.
Discovering Osmiopsis
Osmiopsis plants are part of a smaller group within the Asteraceae family called the Eupatorieae tribe. This tribe includes many different kinds of plants, often known for their unique flowers.
The Only Species
What makes Osmiopsis quite unique is that it has only one known species. This means there is only one type of plant that fits into this genus. This single species is called Osmiopsis plumeri.
Where it Grows
Osmiopsis plumeri is native to Haiti. This means it naturally grows there and is an important part of Haiti's plant life. Scientists continue to study plants like Osmiopsis to learn more about Earth's amazing biodiversity.
See also
- Osmiopsis para niños (In Spanish)
