Tithonia diversifolia
Tithonia diversifolia - Herbaceous or suffruticose perennials, 2-3 m tall or taller; stems striate, sparsely pubescent. Leaves 3 (-5) lobed; petioles 2-10 cm long, broadly winged, biauriculate; laminae 5-15 x 2.5-10 cm, hispidulous above. Phyllaries 3-4 seriate, 1-2 cm long, 2.5-5.5 mm broad; ray flowers about 12, 4.5-6 cm long, basal tubes 1-2 mm long. Achenes dark brown, 5-6 mm long. Pappus of 2 awns 4-5 mm long.
| Scientific Name | Tithonia diversifolia |
| Family Name | ASTERACEAE |
| English Name | Giant Mexican Sunflower |
| Local Name | Wal suriyakantha / Titta / Padimella |
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| Conservation Status | |
| Status | Naturalized Exotic |
| Edible Parts | none |
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