Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
BALDUINA Nuttall, Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 175. 1818, nom. cons. vs. Mnesiteon Rafinesque 1817.
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TYPE: Balduina uniflora Nuttall, typ. cons.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balduina atropurpurea | Bog Honeycomb-head, Purple Honeycomb-head, Purple Balduina | |||
| Balduina uniflora | Savanna Honeycomb-head, Yellow Balduina |
Identification Key
1. Leaves 0.5-3.5(4) mm wide, to 6 cm long; flower heads 5-45 per plant; outer phyllaries 0.6-1.7 mm wide, apices acuminate; pappus scales 0.3-0.6 mm long
1. Leaves (2)3-12 mm wide, to 20(32) cm long; flower heads 1-3(5) per plant; outer phyllaries 1.7-3.1 mm wide, apices acute; pappus scales 1.3-2.2 mm long
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2. Basal leaves 2.8-10.4 cm long; disc corollas yellow to orange
2. Basal leaves 7-32 cm long; disc corollas dark purple to orange-red
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||