👉 Orthospermus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It was originally described by Linnaeus (1753) for its seedless flowers, which were considered to be inferior to those of other species due to their size and shape. The term "orthospermous" refers to a plant that has an unusual reproductive organ or mechanism that allows it to produce seeds. In this case, the plants in question are likely to have an unusual reproductive process that
