Species Selago leptostachya
Pictures from Observations
There aren’t any identifications of Selago leptostachya.
Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Selago:
Celtic. sel = sight; jach = salutary, beneficial; referring to its supposed medicinal properties, especially for diseases of the eyes. Another source suggests the derivation is Greek, selagh = flashing. (Allusion unknown.)
Etymology of leptostachya:
From the Greek leptos = "thin / slender" and stachys = "spike / ear of corn" - referring to a thin flower inflorescence
Scientific name:
Selago leptostachya E. Mey.
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Protologue:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. 266 (1838)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1838
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Selago leptostachya.