Thistle, Berkheya purpurea, Arctotideae, Asteraceae. Aka Purple Berkheya; syn. Stobaea purpurea. Native to southern Africa.

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Berkheya purpurea (Purple berkheya; syn. Stobaea purpurea DC.) is a perennial member of the subfamily (Arctotideae) of the Asteraceae family of flowering plants. Like most members of its genus, Berkheya, it is native to southern Africa.

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