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Monthly Archives: September 2009
The origin of the Yam Daisy (Microseris lanceolata)
An unassuming daisy, the Yam Daisy (Microseris lanceolata) or ‘Murnong’ as it is known by tuber hunting aborigines on the mainland, has a convoluted history. This makes it a subject of ecological and evolutionary interest to biologists. It’s closest relatives … Continue reading
Posted in Biogeography, Evolution
Tagged Asteraceae, Microseris lanceolata, Murnong, Yam Daisy
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