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'''''Gynura''''' is an Asian [[genus (biology)|genus]] of the [[botany|botanical]] [[family (biology)|family]] [[Asteraceae]]. The most known species is ''[[Gynura aurantiaca]]'', so called because of the color of its orange [[inflorescences]]. This plant is also commonly known as '''"Purple Passion"''' because of the velvety purple leaves.
'''''Gynura''''' is an Asian [[genus (biology)|genus]] of plants in the [[Asteraceae|sunflower family]]. The best known species is ''[[Gynura aurantiaca]]'', often grown as a house plant. This plant is commonly known as '''"Purple Passion"''' because of the velvety purple leaves.


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;Species<ref name=u/><ref>[http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/search?q=Gynura The Plant List search for ''Gynura'' ]</ref>

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Gynura
Gynura sarmentosa
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Gynaecura Hassk.

Gynura is an Asian genus of plants in the sunflower family. The best known species is Gynura aurantiaca, often grown as a house plant. This plant is commonly known as "Purple Passion" because of the velvety purple leaves.

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