Nardophyllum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nardophyllum |
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| Nardophyllum lanatum | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Supertribe: | Asterodae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Subtribe: | Chiliotrichinae |
| Genus: | Nardophyllum (Hook. & Arn.) Hook. & Arn. |
| Type species | |
| Nardophyllum revolutum (syn of N. lanatum) |
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Nardophyllum is a group of flowering plants. These plants are found in South America. They belong to a large plant family called Asteraceae. This family is also known as the daisy or sunflower family.
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About Nardophyllum Plants
Nardophyllum is a genus of plants. A genus is a group of very similar living things. Think of it like a family name for plants. All the plants in the Nardophyllum genus share many common features.
These plants are also part of a larger group called Astereae. This is a tribe within the Asteraceae family. A tribe is a way to organize plants into smaller groups. It helps scientists understand how different plants are related to each other.
Where Nardophyllum Grows
Nardophyllum plants are native to South America. This continent has many different types of environments. These plants have adapted to grow in various places there. They are often found in dry, rocky, or mountainous areas.
The Daisy Family (Asteraceae)
The Asteraceae family is one of the largest families of flowering plants. It includes over 32,000 different kinds of plants. You might know some of them, like sunflowers, daisies, and dandelions. Plants in this family often have flowers made of many tiny florets. These florets are grouped together to look like one big flower.
Different Kinds of Nardophyllum
There are several different species, or types, of Nardophyllum plants. Each species has its own unique features. They all share the main characteristics of the Nardophyllum genus.
- Nardophyllum armatum (Wedd.) Reiche
- Nardophyllum bryoides (Lam.) Cabrera
- Nardophyllum cabrerae Bonif.
- Nardophyllum chiliotrichoides A.Gray
- Nardophyllum genistoides (Phil.) A.Gray
- Nardophyllum lanatum (Meyen) Cabrera
See also
In Spanish: Nardophyllum para niños
