Species Pterothrix flaccida
Pictures from Observations
There aren’t any identifications of Pterothrix flaccida.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Pterothrix:
Gk. pteron = wing; thrix = hair. The pappus bristles are plumose (feathery, with fine hairs or bristles).
Etymology of flaccida:
From the Latin flaccidus = ‘flaccid / flabby’; frequently referring to a sprawling habit
Scientific name:
Pterothrix flaccida Schltr. ex Hutch. & E. Phillips
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Protologue:
Ann. S. African Mus. 16[1]: 379 (1917)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1917
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Pterothrix flaccida.