Kalimeris incisa: A
1-1.5m tall perennial that grows in wetlands or foot-paths between
paddies. Stems branch well, and rhizomes extend long to propagate.
Leaves are thick, and those on the lower and middle parts measure
8-10cm long, about 2.5cm long, oblong-like lanceolate, with tips
pointed, basal parts taper, significant, incised, coarse serrations
on margins, and leaves on upper parts are linear-like lanceolate.
Flower heads, 3-3.5cm in diameter, have one-row lingulate flowers on
the margins and many yellow tubular flowers gathering in the
centers. Involucres measure 5-6mm long, and involucral bracts
arrange themselves in three rows - outer ones are shorter than the
inner ones. Bloom time: August-October. |