Noteworthy Collections: The First Occurrences of Chevreulia acuminata (Gnaphalieae, Asteraceae) in North America

Author:

Curtis J. Hansen

Additional Authors:

Lowell E. Urbatsch, John F. Pruski

Published:

Sept – 2019

Keywords:

Alabama, Asteraceae, Chevreulia, Georgia, range extension.

ABSTRACT:

Chevreulia acuminata is reported for the first time in North America from recent collections in the southeastern United States. Populations from Lee County, Alabama, and one in Troup County, Georgia, were found growing in lawns or grassy areas along with other weeds. Photographs and a description of C. acuminata are provided.