Guizotia

Guizotia is a genus[3] of African herbs in the sunflower family.[4] They are often known as sunflecks. The species G. abyssinica is occasionally found outside of cultivation in Europe, North America and Asia.[5][6][7]

sunflecks
Guizotia abyssinica achenes
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Cass. 1829[1]
Synonyms[2]

The closest relatives of Guizotia within the tribe Heliantheae (sensu lato) are not clear.[3]

Species[2]
  • Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass.
  • Guizotia arborescens Friis
  • Guizotia candussioi Cif.
  • Guizotia jacksonii (S.Moore) J.Baagøe
  • Guizotia scabra (Vis.) Chiov.
  • Guizotia schimperi Sch.Bip. ex Walp.
  • Guizotia villosa Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.
  • Guizotia villosula Cif.
  • Guizotia zavattarii Lanza

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