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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.
Aytacia turkica flowers in June and July. It inhabits steppe environments, screes, and forest clearings at elevations of about 1,700–2,600 metres above sea level. The species is endemic to Turkey, specifically found in the Anatolian-Turanian floristic region.
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