About American Soft-head
American Soft-head (Lagascea mollis) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Tropical America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Lagascea mollis
- Genus
- Lagascea
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Distribution
- India, Malaya, Tropical America
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
American Soft-head belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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