Spiny Starwort (Pallenis spinosa) near Argyroupoli, Crete, Greece

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Pallenis spinosa near Argyroupoli, Crete, Greece Pallenis spinosa, common names: Spiny Starwort or Spiny Golden Star, is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Pallenis of the Asteraceae family. The Latin name of the genus is derived from palea (chaff), referring to the chaffy receptacle, while the species name spinosa, meaning spiny, refers to the spiny bracts surrounding the flowers.

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Location: Argyroupoli, Crete, Greece
Photo credit: © Carl DeAbreu / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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