Encelia nutans
The following article will address the topic of Encelia nutans, which has captured the attention of researchers, experts and the general public in recent years. As society advances and faces new challenges, Encelia nutans has become a point of interest and debate due to its influence on different aspects of daily life. That is why it is relevant to explore this topic in depth to understand its importance, impact and possible future implications. Throughout this article, various aspects related to Encelia nutans will be examined, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and enriching vision that invites reflection and debate.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Encelia |
| Species: | E. nutans
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Encelia nutans, called noddinghead, or nodding sunray, is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It has been found only in Utah and Colorado in the western United States.
Encelia nutans is a shrub up to 25 cm (10 inches) tall, with swollen roots up to 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter. Leaves are small and green, egg-shaped, rarely more than 5 cm (2 inches) long. Flower heads are produced one per stem, with yellow disc florets but no ray florets.
References
- ^ The Plant List, Encelia nutans Eastw.
- ^ a b United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Arches National Park, noddinghead description and photos
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Encelia nutans". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 distribution map
- ^ Flora of North America, Encelia nutans Eastwood
- ^ Eastwood, Alice 1891. Zoë 2(3): 230–231
External links
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