Felicia Gunillae
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''Felicia gunillae'' is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae that is endemic to Namibia.


Distribution and habitat

''F. gunillae'' is known only from two subpopulations growing on the west facing slope of Brandberg Mountain, below the summit at
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Description

''F. gunillae'' is a
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growing to tall. The stems are glandular and covered with coarse bristles. The leaves are
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to oblanceolate, measuring by with 5-7 large teeth along the edges. The leaves are arranged alternately and have large bristles underneath. The flowers are usually solitary, with strap-like ray florets that may be white, blue, or violet in colour.


References

gunillae Endemic flora of Namibia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Plants described in 1967 {{Astereae-stub