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Erigeron sumatrensis Retz.

Guernsey fleabane (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadVery strong tendencySE
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Synonym | Conyza sumatrensis (Retz.) E. Walker

Erigeron sumatrensis has hairy flower-heads, unlike Erigeron canadensis, and lacks the red phyllary tips of Erigeron bonariensis.

West Wittering (VC13: West Sussex); 2017-08-14

 Guernsey fleabane / Erigeron sumatrensis: _Erigeron sumatrensis_ has hairy flower-heads, unlike _Erigeron canadensis_, and lacks the red phyllary tips of _Erigeron bonariensis_.

Erigeron sumatrensis has broad leaves with around 5 rounded teeth per side.

Harrow (VC21: Middlesex); 2018-05-17

 Guernsey fleabane / Erigeron sumatrensis: _Erigeron sumatrensis_ has broad leaves with around 5 rounded teeth per side.

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