About Purple Heads
Purple Heads (Phyllocephalum scabridum) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Phyllocephalum scabridum
- Genus
- Phyllocephalum
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Purple Heads belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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