Crassothonna cylindrica flowerhead profile

    Crassothonna cylindrica flowerhead profile
    Author: Ivan Lätti
    Photographer: Thabo Maphisa

    From the side the Crassothonna cylindrica flowerhead shows its spreading ray florets around the slightly protruding disc florets with exserted floral parts. The ray tips have tiny hook-like ends in picture, curving back.

    One row of broad, bulging, oblong involucral bracts separate from each other slightly towards their pinkish tips.

    The small pollinator may be at a loss where to start, be relishing its meal or simply admiring the florets (Le Roux, et al, 2005; Bond and Goldblatt, 1984; iNaturalist).

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