Scalesia affinis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scalesia affinis |
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Scalesia
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affinis
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Scalesia affinis is a special kind of flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This family includes plants like sunflowers and daisies! It is found only in the amazing Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. This means it is endemic to these islands, so you won't find it growing naturally anywhere else in the world.
About Scalesia affinis
Scalesia affinis is one of the most common Scalesia plants. It grows on four of the main Galápagos Islands. These islands are Fernandina Island, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island, and Floreana Island. Isabela Island is where you can find most of these plants.
Different Types of Scalesia affinis
Even though it's the same species, Scalesia affinis plants can look a bit different depending on where they grow. Plants from Santa Cruz Island and Floreana Island show some small differences. These differences are in how they look and in their DNA. They are slightly different from the plants found on Fernandina Island and Isabela Island.
