About Peninsular Camel Thistle
Peninsular Camel Thistle (Tricholepis radicans) 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 typically found in scrub jungles. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Tricholepis radicans
- Genus
- Tricholepis
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Scrub jungles
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Marathi
- लहान Lahan
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Peninsular Camel Thistle belongs to the Asteraceae family.
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