Pericallis echinata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.[1] It is native to Tenerife in the Canary Islands.[2]
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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: | Pericallis |
| Species: | P. echinata
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| Pericallis echinata (L.f.) B.Nord.[1]
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Description edit
Pericallis echinata is an upright herbaceous perennial plant, growing to 30–50 cm (12–20 in). The leaves are rounded in shape, with toothed margins. The inflorescence is composed of 5–15 heads of flowers, each about 2–5 cm (0.79–1.97 in) across, with 11–14 pink ray florets.[2]
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Flowers
Distribution and habitat edit
Pericallis echinata is endemic to the Canary Islands. It is found in the north-west of Tenerife. On the north coast, large numbers of plants may be found locally in Cistus scrub and on rocky slopes. It is found much less often in the south of the island.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Pericallis echinata", The Plant List, retrieved 2018-02-14
- ^ a b c Bramwell, David & Bramwell, Zoë (2001), Wild Flowers of the Canary Islands (2nd ed.), Madrid: Editorial Rueda, p. 350, ISBN 84-7207-129-4
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