''Leucosyris'' is a genus of

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s belonging to the family

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. Its native range is

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and southern-central United States to

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. Species: *'' Leucosyris arida'' *'' Leucosyris blepharophylla'' *'' Leucosyris carnosa'' *'' Leucosyris coulteri'' *'' Leucosyris crispa'' *'' Leucosyris mattturneri'' *'' Leucosyris parviflora'' *'' Leucosyris riparia'' *'' Leucosyris turneri''

References

Astereae Asteraceae genera {{Astereae-stub