Dasypogon Explained

Dasypogon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Dasypogonaceae. It includes three species, all endemic to Western Australia.^[1]

Etymology

The name literally translates to “shaggy beard”, from Ancient Greek (dasús, “hairy, shaggy, rough”) + (pṓgōn, “beard”).

Notes and References

1. Web site: Govaerts . R. . 2011 . World Checklist of Dasypogonaceae . Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published on the Internet . 2011-11-19 .