Description
Calea robinsoniana (also called 'Robinson's Calea', among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a single, upright stem and small, deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Calea robinsoniana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calea robinsoniana has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem.