Patagonia Wildflowers
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guaco
Mikania urticifolia
Mikania urticifolia
guaco Aster Family
Mikania urticifolia Asteraceae
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Spanish common name
  •guaco
accepted scientific name
  •Mikania urticifolia Hook. & Arn.
rules for finding collection records
  Mikania urticifolia (131)
family name
  • Asteraceae
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Category: Wildflowers, Woody Vines
Flowers: No obvious petals, Round clusters of flowers
Petal colors: color
Flower size is about 1 inch
Leaf: Opposite, Simple
Plant Observed 3rd week of December thru 1st week of October

How Likely at this Location (18%)
Name Match (100%)
Plant Showiness (54%)
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Instituto Darwinion (18)
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