Eumorphia prostrata is a plant in the genus Eumorphia found in the eastern mountain regions of southern Africa,[2] at an altitude of 1,900–2,730 metres (6,230–8,960 ft). It is distinguished by the silvery silky hairs that lie flat on its leaves.[3]

Eumorphia prostrata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Eumorphia
Species:
E. prostrata
Binomial name
Eumorphia prostrata

Description

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Euphorbia prostrata is similar to Eumorphia sericea, but is shorter, flatter, has shorter heads and rays, and a shinier and flattened coverage.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Bolus, Harry (1909). "Plantae africanae novae. II". Feddes Repertorium. 7 (7–9): 129–130. doi:10.1002/fedr.19090070711.
  2. ^ Carbutt, C.; Edwards, T. J. (2006). "The endemic and near-endemic angiosperms of the Drakensberg Alpine Centre". South African Journal of Botany. 72: 105–132. doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2005.06.001.
  3. ^ Species label at the Mount Tomah botanic gardens, NSW, Australia