Lilac tasselflower or cupid's shaving br
Emilia sonchifolia
About
Emilia sonchifolia, also known as lilac tasselflower or cupid's shaving brush, is a tropical flowering species of tasselflower in the sunflower family. It is a branching, annual herb up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lyrate-pinnatilobed, up to 10 cm (4 in) long, sometimes becoming purplish as they get old. One plant can produce several pink or purplish flower heads.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
Lilac tasselflower can be used ornamentally in gardens due to its vibrant flowers and unique foliage. It thrives in tropical climates, making it a great choice for adding color to such environments. Additionally, its ability to grow in various conditions makes it a resilient option for gardeners looking to enhance biodiversity.
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Gardening tip
When planting lilac tasselflower, make sure to space the seeds well, as this plant can branch out significantly. It enjoys warm, tropical conditions, so choose a sunny spot in your garden for the best growth.
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In the kitchen
The lilac tasselflower is not typically eaten by humans, so it’s best to admire its beauty rather than try to cook with it.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Emilia sonchifolia
- Slug
- emilia-sonchifolia
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Emilia
- Species
- sonchifolia
- Wikidata QID
- Q3595665
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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