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Muscosomorphe
Genus of flowering plants From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Muscosomorphe is a monotypic genus[2] of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, containing the single species Muscosomorphe aretioides. It is endemic to South Africa, where it grows in sandstone fynbos in the Western Cape.[3]
This is a compact, tufted plant that superficially resembles a patch of moss. It forms a mound just a few centimeters tall. The branches are covered in small, linear leaves. The flower heads each contain 6 or 7 white ray florets and 7 to 9 red disc florets. The fruit has a plumelike white pappus.[2]
The species grows in exposed, rocky habitat, anchoring in thin soil accumulated in rock crevices. It tolerates cold temperatures, dry conditions, wind, and snow.[2]
The plant is widespread in its range and not declining.[3]
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