Grangea maderaspatana, commonly known as Madras carpet, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
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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: | Grangea |
| Species: | G. maderaspatana
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| Grangea maderaspatana | |
Description edit
This plant displays as a branched herb with cylindrical, grayish roots, growing up to 70 cm tall. The solitary flower heads are 6–8 mm (0.24–0.31 in) in diameter, with yellow florets. The achenes are compressed and narrowly winged.[3]
Distribution edit
This species grows commonly in moist places in warm temperate to tropical areas. It is widely distributed throughout India and Nepal.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Beentje, H.J.; Drius, M.; Gupta, A.K. (2017). "Grangea maderaspatana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T163963A84286515. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T163963A84286515.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Grangea maderaspatana (L.) Poir". The Plant List version 1.1. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
- ^ "Madras Carpet". Flowers of India.
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