Pain in the Aster
Aster is an example of a former genus which has ballooned into one of the largest families of plants. What was once a large, monophyletic genus named Aster has been split into multiple genera like Symphyotrichum, Eurybia, Almutaster, and others because “Aster” as originally conceived was polyphyletic, containing species that didn’t all come from a single common ancestor.
50 Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea purpurea) for North America
Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea purpurea) for all of North America. USDA Zones 3-9. More than 50 seeds.
Rattle Battle
As another example, Rattlesnakes were once thought to be closely related solely based on the mere presence of a rattle. However, molecular and morphological data have shown that rattles evolved independently in different lineages. As a result, the rattlesnakes we think of today belong to a monophyletic genus Crotalus, and the “rattling” characteristic is now understood to have evolved in a more complex manner across different lineages.
50 Giant Orange Zinnia Seeds for North America 2024
Not only do Giant Orange Zinnias act as a luscious nectar source for fluttering butterflies, but they also star as the perfect cut flower for your displays. 4-6″ blooms. 4-5′ tall.
For all of North America. USDA Zones 3-9.
50 Giant Orange Zinnia Seeds in a kraft paper envelope. Very high germination rate. For all of North America.