Lasiocarpa

Lasiocarpa is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus was first described in 1891 by Russian botanist Ernst Busch. Plants in the genus Lasiocarpa are native to Central Asia. They are typically found in mountainous regions and alpine meadows.

The name Lasiocarpa is derived from the Greek words "lasios," meaning hairy, and "karpos," meaning fruit, referring to the hairy nature of the fruits of these plants. Species within this genus are generally perennial herbs, characterized by their daisy-like flower heads. These flower heads usually have ray florets that are white or pale blue and disc florets that are yellow. The leaves are typically basal, often forming a rosette, and can be lanceolate or ovate in shape.

Lasiocarpa species are not widely cultivated and are primarily of botanical interest. Their ecological role is within their native habitats, contributing to the biodiversity of the Central Asian mountain flora. Further research into the specific properties and potential uses of Lasiocarpa species is ongoing, though much of their biology remains less studied compared to more common genera within the Asteraceae family.