👉 Abranchiata is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South Africa and Madagascar. They are commonly known as the "leafy" or "bushy" types of plants.
The genus name, "Abranchiata," comes from the Latin word "abracalis," which means "to split or cut." The specific epithet, "abri," refers to a branch-like structure on the leaves of these plants.
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