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Asteraceae
Emilia bellioides
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IUCN: VulnerableNative species library
Not currently in the nursery
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About
An herbaceous annual native to Somalia and Kenya. Like other species in its genus, it produces small, tassel-like flowers.
Where it works in Kilifi
This plant thrives in hot, dry areas and coastal soils, preferring a sunny position and well-drained ground. It is suitable for borders or containers.
Growing notes
Easily grown, it is drought tolerant once established. It is not frost hardy. This species may self-seed and can sometimes be considered weedy.
Sources
Researched with web grounding from: kew.org, researchgate.net, gardenershq.com, ncsu.edu, wikipedia.org, pfaf.org. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.