Guizotia abyssinica (L. f.) Cass.

Locations ofGuizotia abyssinica (L. f.) Cass. in Virginia

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Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
Guizotia abyssinica (L. f.) Cass.
Common Name
Niger-seed, Niger-thistle
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
in Taxa Not Treated: Waifs
Comments
Habitat
Waste ground and lawns, especially near bird feeders; rarely persists for long. A native of Africa, this species is a constituent of bird seed mixes, and at least one of the few collections was from spontaneous reproduction from spilled seed.
Native Status
Introduced

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