Sphallerocarpus

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Sphallerocarpus

Description Sphallerocarpus is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Asteraceae. It consists of approximately 15 species that are native to southern Africa. The name Sphallerocarpus is derived from Greek words “sphaleros” meaning “deceitful” and “karpos” meaning “fruit”. This name refers to the fact that the fruits of these plants are not true fruits but rather achenes…