A genus of some 15 species of deciduous and perennial shrubs found in dry, arid regions. Their leaves are alternate, simple, ovate-oblong or lance-shaped and their flowers are daisy-like, yellow, and often strongly fragrant. Native to southwestern U.S., Mexico, Peru, Chile and Galapagos Islands.
Encelia: after Christopher Encel (1517-1583), German naturalist.
Pronunciation:
en-SEE-lee-uh
Family:
Asteraceae