Species Tripteris sinuata
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There aren’t any identifications of Tripteris sinuata.
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Location unknown
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Etymology of Tripteris:
Gk. tri- = three; pteron = wing; referring to the fruits that are three-winged, so are easily dispersed by wind.
Etymology of sinuata:
From the Latin sinuatus = "sinuate" which means to have a wavy leaf margin
Scientific name:
Tripteris sinuata DC.
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Unknown
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Protologue:
Prodr. (DC.) 6: 456 (1837 [1838])
Synonym status:
Year published:
1838
Twiggy shrublet to 50 cm. Leaves opposite, lanceolate, toothed, fleshy. Flower heads radiate, 1--few at the branch tips, yellow. Achenes 9--12 mm long. June--Sept. Rocky clay flats and slopes, NW, KM, SE (S Namibia to Uniondale and Karoo).
Observations of Taxon
Tripteris sinuata
Locality:
Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
01/09/2012 - 1:29pm
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