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Guizotia abyssinica (L. f.) Cass.

niger (Asteraceae / Compositae)

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Guizotia abyssinica is a frost-sensitive East African species grown for its seed, which is used as feed for small finches.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-22

 niger / Guizotia abyssinica: _Guizotia abyssinica_ is a frost-sensitive East African species grown for its seed, which is used as feed for small finches.

The leaves of Guizotia abyssinica are mostly opposite.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-22

 niger / Guizotia abyssinica: The leaves of _Guizotia abyssinica_ are mostly opposite.

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