zeugon
Zeugon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South Africa. It is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Zeugon spicatum. The genus name Zeugon is derived from the Greek word 'zeugos', meaning 'yoked' or 'joined', referring to the paired inflorescences of the plant. The species name spicatum is Latin for 'spiked', describing the spiky inflorescence of the plant.
Z. spicatum is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 meter in height. It has a basal
Zeugon spicatum is found in the Western Cape province of South Africa, where it grows in rocky
The genus Zeugon is of interest to botanists due to its unique morphology and its role in