Hypochaeris microcephala

(Schultz-Bipontinus) Cabrera

Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 2: 200. 1937.

Basionym: Achyrophorus microcephalus Schultz-Bipontinus
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Discussion

Varieties 2 (1 in the flora).

Hypochaeris microcephala is distinguished by the perennial habit, presence of cauline leaves, relatively small heads, and white corollas. It is most similar to H. chillensis; it usually has smaller heads with fewer florets and glabrous phyllaries.

Selected References

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