Common names: pink everlasting, pink strawflower, Cape everlasting (Eng.); rooisewejaartjie, strooiblommetjie (Afr.)
Family: Asteraceae
... although they probably often only feed on the pollen. Phaenocoma The plant has potential as a garden plant or pot ... a 100% germination was achieved after 12 days. The name Phaenocoma is derived from the Greek phaino : to shine, and ... the bracts but did not offer an alternative explanation. Phaenocoma is a monotypic genus (only one species) restricted ...
06 / 09 / 2004 | Marinda Koekemoer | National Herbarium Pretoria
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