Guizotia
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Guizotia is a genus of six species of native Africa
n herb
s. They are often known as sunflecks. The species G. abyssinica is occasionally found outside of cultivation in North America and Asia.
The closest relatives of Guizotia within the tribe Heliantheae (sensu lato) are not clear.
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
n herb
Herb
Except in botanical usage, an herb is "any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume" or "a part of such a plant as used in cooking"...
s. They are often known as sunflecks. The species G. abyssinica is occasionally found outside of cultivation in North America and Asia.
The closest relatives of Guizotia within the tribe Heliantheae (sensu lato) are not clear.
Species list
- Guizotia abyssinicaGuizotia abyssinicaGuizotia abyssinica is an erect, stout, branched annual herb, grown for its edible oil and seed. Its cultivation originated in the Ethiopian highlands, and has spread to other parts of Ethiopia...
- Guizotia reptans
- Guizotia scabra
- Guizotia villosa