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Hypochaeris microcephala
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 2: 200. 1937.
Introduced
Basionym: Achyrophorus microcephalus Schultz-Bipontinus Jahresber. Pollichia 16–17: 59. 1859
Distribution
La., Okla., Tex., South America.
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
None.