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Family: Asteraceae
Form: Herbaceous perennial reaching 3'
Leaves: Single, opposite, often with grey pubescence
Stem/Bark: Grey-brown
Flower: Solitary, yellow disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers
Fruit: Achene
Comments: The very similar B. arborescens has light green leaves and is primarily found in the very southern tip of Florida
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