Guizotia

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Guizotia

Description Guizotia is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family, native to Africa. It includes two species, Guizotia abyssinica and Guizotia scabra. Guizotia abyssinica is commonly known as Niger seed or Nyjer seed, and is cultivated for its oil-rich seeds, which are used for cooking and bird feed. Guizotia scabra has yellow flowers and is used in traditional…