Daisy Family

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Pleurophyllum

Description Pleurophyllum is a genus of giant herbs that belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae) and is found in the sub-Antarctic region. The name Pleurophyllum is derived from the Greek words “pleuron” meaning side and “phyllon” meaning leaf, referring to the leaves being arranged on the side of the stem. The genus contains six species, all of which are endemic…
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Stylocline

Description Stylocline is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae). The genus includes about 25 species that are native to North America. These plants are commonly known as woollyheads due to the woolly appearance of their flower heads. The flower heads are composed of many small flowers that are surrounded by bracts. The bracts are often colored…
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Cacaliopsis

Description Cacaliopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, native to North America. The genus consists of approximately 8 species of annual and perennial herbs. The plants have hairy, glandular stems and leaves. The flowers are yellow, with 5-15 ray florets and numerous disc florets. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales…
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