Vernonia djalonensis
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| Vernonia djalonensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Vernonia |
| Species: | V. djalonensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Vernonia djalonensis | |
Vernonia djalonensis is a critically endangered species of plants[1] in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the West African country of Guinea.[2]
In a 2018 public vote, Vernonia djalonensis was voted as the national flower of Guinea, a decision which is currently awaiting government approval.[3]