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Family
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Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Othonna L., Sp. Pl. 924 (1753)
Description
Perennial herbs or shrubs, often succulent. Lvs simple, entire, toothed, lobed or pinnatisect, alternate or whorled. Capitula solitary, paired, or in corymbs or panicles; involucral bracts in 1 row; supplementary bracts 0. Receptacle flat or convex; scales 0. Outer florets usually ♀ and ligulate, rarely ☿, sometimes tubular; ligules yellow or purple; inner florets functionally ♂, tubular. Achenes all similar, oblong-elliptic, slightly curved, ribbed, glabrous or hairy; pappus denticulate.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Fully Naturalised | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Bibliography
Linnaeus, C. 1753: Species Plantarum. Impensis Laurentii Salvii, Stockholm.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
