Ecuador, Imbabura, San Miguel de UrcuquÃ, Provincia de Imbabura, Ecuador
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General characteristics of the Asteraceae: The family Asteraceae together with the family Orchidaceae are the ones that have the greatest number of species in the whole world. This species in specific is a pioneer plant that grows in altered environments. Another feature is that the anthers surround the stigma. Despite its appearance its "flowers" are actually inflorescences and each flower presents pink points.