Lanaria

Lanaria
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Lanariaceae; H.Huber ex. R.Dahlgren & A.E.van Wyk
Genus:	Lanaria; Aiton
Species:	L. lanata
Binomial name
	Lanaria lanata; (L.) T.Durand & Schinz
	Distribution map
Synonyms
	Genus Argolasia Juss.; Species Hyacinthus lanatus L.; Argolasia lanata (L.) Lam. ex Poir.; Dilatris hexandra Lam.; Lanaria plumosa Aiton; Argolasia capensis J.F.Gmel.; Argolasia plumosa (Aiton) Juss.;

Lanaria is a monotypic genus of flowering plants containing a single species, Lanaria lanata, endemic to the southern coast of South Africa where it is associated with the fynbos belt. Lanaria lanata is commonly known as Cape edelweiss or lambtails. The genus is placed in the monotypic family Lanariaceae, a family only recently recognized by taxonomists. The APG IV system of 2016 (unchanged from the 1998, the 2003 and 2009 versions) does recognize this family.

This species occurs on clay and sandstone soils throughout its distribution range. The stiff, ribbed leaves arise from a woody rootstock and are evergreen, channelled, and finely serrate along the margins. The densely woolly, white heads enclose mauve flowers and are peculiar to the species. Flowering is profuse following fires.

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