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Athanasia quinquedentata Seeds
South African Endemic Shrub
The genus Athanasia is endemic to southern Africa. There are 39 species, the majority of which are found in the fynbos, but a few can be found in the Karoo with one extending into Namibia, and one species in the KwaZulu-Natal Drakensberg. This genus is a member of the large daisy family, Asteraceae, which is very well represented in the Cape Floral Kingdom, with more than a thousand species. Athanasia quinquedentata is a South African endemic species from the Eastern Cape Province. It is a densely leafy shrub that reaches 60cm tall. It has obovate leaves and from spring to summer it bears yellow discoid flowers.