Hicksonia 🔍

Hicksonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to South America, including Argentina and Brazil. These plants are characterized by their distinctive leaf shape known as a "hickory leaf," which has a deep, narrow point at the base. They have large, compound leaves that grow alternately along the stem, forming a dense cluster of flowers. The species is widely distributed in various habitats such as savannas and forests.