Erigeron karvinskianus   Mexican Fleabane

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Native to South America in including Mexico, E. karvinskianus has been introduced and has successfully naturalised itself in many countries around the world. It is found in the UK in similar habitats to the ones here in northern Italy: growing out of walls. It is also known as Latin American Fleabane in the States. The plants photographed here were very popular with the Geranium Bronze (Cacyreus marshalli) butterfly.

Erigeron karvinskianus

Erigeron karvinskianus Mexican Fleabane

Wall in Lezzeno, northern Italy, 10th September 2008

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Erigeron karvinskianus

Erigeron karvinskianus with Cacyreus marshalli Mexican Fleabane with Geranium Bronze butterfly

Argegno, northern Italy 17th September 2008

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Erigeron karvinskianus Mexican Fleabane Erigeron karvinskianus with Cacyreus marshalli Mexican Fleabane with Geranium Bronze butterfly

Wall in Lezzeno, northern Italy, 10th September 2008

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