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Chrysocoma cernua L. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesChrysocoma cernua L. trib. Astereae
BibliographySp. Pl. 1: 840 (1753)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsteppes
Altitude60-1200m
Descriptionleaves dark green, linear, 8-25mm, flat, long ciliate, capitula solitary, terminal, discoid, ca. 9mm across, involucre 4-seriate, bracts narrowly lanceolate, glabrous
Size20-35cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsChrysocoma aurea Salisb.
Chrysocoma coma-aurea L.
Crinita linearifolia Moench
Erigeron coma-aurea (L.) Sch.Bip.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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