Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: leopard plant

Family: Asteraceae (Aster)

Comments: These plants are native to damp habitats mostly in central and eastern Asia, with a few species from Europe. There are about 120 to 140 species in the genus, and over half are endemic to China. The name Ligularia, from the Latin for "strap", refers to the shape of the ray florets.