Emeissa

Emeissa is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as the daisy family. The genus currently contains a single species, Emeissa repens. This perennial herb is native to the Mediterranean region, with its distribution extending across parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is characterized by its creeping growth habit, producing slender, trailing stems that root at the nodes.

The leaves of Emeissa repens are small, ovate to spatulate, and arranged alternately along the stem. The plant typically produces solitary flower heads at the tips of its stems. These flower heads are composed of ray florets and disc florets, characteristic of the Asteraceae family. The ray florets are usually white or pale pink, while the disc florets are typically yellow. The flowering period generally occurs from late spring through summer.

Emeissa repens is often found in dry, sandy soils and open, sunny habitats, such as coastal areas, grasslands, and disturbed ground. Its ability to spread vegetatively via its creeping stems allows it to colonize and stabilize soils. While not widely cultivated, it may be found in some specialized gardens or botanical collections. The taxonomic classification of Emeissa has been subject to some revision over time, but it is currently recognized as a distinct genus.