Spotterointia
Spotterointia is a term used primarily in botanical taxonomy to refer to a small, herbaceous plant group that was first described in the early 20th century by the American botanist Henry L. Watson. The name derives from the Greek words *spōtēr*, meaning "watcher," and *oinos*, meaning "wine," reflecting early observations of its aromatic qualities and habit of growing near vineyard margins. Though initially classified within the family Asteraceae, molecular phylogenetic studies conducted in the 1990s suggested a closer affinity with the family Campanulaceae, prompting a reclassification.
The genus Spôtœritoia contains three accepted species: Spôtœritoia modesta, Spôtœritoia marginata, and Spôtœritoia australis. These plants
Ecologically, Spotterointia species serve as early spring food sources for a variety of pollinators, including bees
Because of its narrow habitat preferences and sensitivity to land-use changes, Spôtœritoia australis has been listed