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prickly gousblom

Scientific Name: Berkheya heterophylla

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Berkheya heterophylla: Prickly Gousblom

Berkheya heterophylla, commonly known as Prickly Gousblom, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is named Prickly Gousblom and is noted to have prickly leaves.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Berkheya heterophylla O. Hoffm.
  • Common Name: Prickly Gousblom
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Apuleia heterophylla Less.
    • Crocodilodes heterophyllum Kuntze
    • Stobaea heterophylla Thunb.

Distribution and Habitat

Berkheya heterophylla is found in South Africa, and potentially Mexico and the United States.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Berkheya heterophylla is described as a forb/herb, specifically a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
  • Some descriptions mention it as a prickly half-shrub.
  • One source mentions perennials of 1.2m high with silvery and prickly foliage and thistle-like, off-white seeds.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The plant is mentioned in the context of harvester ants and harvester termites.

Further Information

  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): TSN 193418
  • Discover Life
  • United States Department of Agriculture
  • Species.wikimedia.org