Eriocephalus

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Eriocephalus

Description Eriocephalus is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the Asteraceae family. This genus includes about 80 species of shrubs and subshrubs that are native to southern Africa. The name Eriocephalus comes from the Greek words “erion” (wool) and “kephalos” (head), referring to the woolly appearance of the inflorescences.The plants of this genus have small, narrow leaves that…