Athanasia crithmifolia (L.) L.

Species

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Characteristics

Shrub to 2 m. Leaves pinnatisect with long, linear lobes. Flower heads discoid, in simple or compound, terminal corymbs, yellow, paleate, florets 30-65, glandular-hairy in a basal ring.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 1.45 - 1.6
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Soil texture 5-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

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Images

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Distribution

Athanasia crithmifolia world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:182744-1
WFO ID wfo-0000137167
COL ID J9R3
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Synonyms

Athanasia crithmifolia

Lower taxons

Athanasia crithmifolia subsp. palmatifida