Grindelia, A New Naturalized Genus of the Tribe Astereae, Asteraceae in China
Grindelia, a new naturalized genus of the tribe Astereae, Asteraceae in China, was found in Liaoning,Nortestem China.Morpholopcally it is related to the genus Inula, but differs in the obtuse anther base, lanceolate to deltate style-branch appendages, pappi of scales.GrindeLia squarrosa , the only one represented species of the genus is described based on the specimens collected in China.Its natural distribution and possible pathways into China are also discussed.