9405.010 Crassocephalum Moench.
Hind, D.J.N., Beentje, H.J. & Loeuille, B.F.P. (2026)
Compositae - Senecioneae Flora Zambesiaca 6(4) 1-156
Description of the genus
Similar to Senecio, but differing in never having ray florets. A calyculus of short bracts (c.1/4 to 1/5 of the length of the inner phyllaries) is present. The genus is typically thistle-like in appearance, but all parts are soft and not spiny. Worldwide: 24 species from warm Africa to Yemen and the Mascarenes Caprivi: 3 taxa. |
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| Species | | Content |
| rubens (Jacq.) S. Moore var. rubens | | Description, Image |
| rubens (Jacq.) S. Moore var. sarcobasis (DC.) C. Jeffrey & Beentje | | Description, Image |
| × picridifolium (DC.) S. Moore | | Description |
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