Eumorphia prostrata

Eumorphia prostrata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Genus:	Eumorphia
Species:	E. prostrata
Binomial name
	Eumorphia prostrata; Bolus

Eumorphia prostrata is a plant in the genus Eumorphia found in the eastern mountain regions of southern Africa, at an altitude of 1,900–2,730 metres (6,230–8,960 ft). It is distinguished by the silvery silky hairs that lie flat on its leaves.

Description

Eumorphia prostrata is similar to Eumorphia sericea, but is shorter, flatter, has shorter heads and rays, and a shinier and flattened coverage.

References

1 2 Bolus, Harry (1909). "Plantae africanae novae. II". Feddes Repertorium. 7 (7–9): 129–130. doi:10.1002/fedr.19090070711.
↑ Carbutt, C.; Edwards, T. J. (2006). "The endemic and near-endemic angiosperms of the Drakensberg Alpine Centre". South African Journal of Botany. 72: 105–132. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2005.06.001.
↑ Species label at the Mount Tomah botanic gardens, NSW, Australia

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[Bolus-1] 1 2 Bolus, Harry (1909). "Plantae africanae novae. II". Feddes Repertorium. 7 (7–9): 129–130. doi:10.1002/fedr.19090070711.

[2] Carbutt, C.; Edwards, T. J. (2006). "The endemic and near-endemic angiosperms of the Drakensberg Alpine Centre". South African Journal of Botany. 72: 105–132. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2005.06.001.

[3] Species label at the Mount Tomah botanic gardens, NSW, Australia