Aytacia

Description

Aytacia is a monotypic genus in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) containing the single species Aytacia turkica, a flowering plant that is endemic to Turkey. Described as a new species in 2020, this distinctive plant is characterised by its greyish appearance, slightly curved leaves, and single yellow flower heads on unbranched stems that can reach 40–50 cm in length despite the plant's small 10–12 cm stature.