Ursinia anthemoides explained

Ursinia anthemoides or solar fire is an annual, herbaceous flowering plant of the genus Ursinia,^[1] native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It has yellow or orange daisy-like inflorescences.^{[1] [2]} Fruits have both pappus and hairs, making the seeds easily dispersed by wind.

There are two known subspecies:

• Ursinia anthemoides subsp. anthemoides
• Ursinia anthemoides subsp. versicolor

It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in the 1759 10th edition of Systema Naturae.^[3]

External links

• GBIF Occurrence data for Ursinia anthemoides
• Weeds of Australia identification tool: Factsheet - Ursinia anthemoides. Queensland Government.

Notes and References

1. http://www.anniesannuals.com/plt_lst/lists/general/lst.gen.asp?add_itm=1076&prodid=1076&prp_av=1&rs_start=480 Ursinia anthemoides
2. Web site: Ursinia anthemoides. www.plantzafrica.com. 2016-02-19.
3. Web site: Arctotis anthemoides Linnaeus . The Linnaean Plant Name Typification Project . . March 25, 2012.