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Osteospermum Connatum
''Osteospermum'' , is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. They are known as the daisybushes or African daisies. Its species have been given several common names, including African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. In horticulture, several widely cultivated species continue to be sold, grown and referred to as ''Osteospermum'', however some of these species have been scientifically reclassified as being members of the genus ''Dimorphotheca'', including '' Dimorphotheca barberae'' (synonym ''Osteospermum barberae);'' ''Dimorphotheca ecklonis (synonym Osteospermum ecklonis),'' ''Dimorphotheca fruticosa (synonym Osteospermum fruticosum);'' ''and Dimorphotheca jucunda (synonym Osteospermum jucundum).'' Description Their alternate (rarely opposite) leaves are green, but some variegated forms exist. The leaf form is lanceolate. The leaf margin is entire, but hardy types ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osteospermum Spinosum
''Osteospermum spinosum'' is a species of plant from South Africa. Description This strongly and intricately branched shrub is aromatic and somewhat sticky. It grows up to tall.e-Flora of South Africa. v1.36. 2022. South African National Biodiversity Institute. http://ipt.sanbi.org.za/iptsanbi/resource?r=flora_descriptions&v=1.36 Branchlets and stems develop from spikes and remain thorny. Pale yellow flowers occur at the ends of the branches. They are most commonly present between May and October. After they fall and die, the stem holding them may be modified into spines. The achenes (small, dry fruit that contain a single seed) are dry and angled. They are about long. Distribution and habitat This species is endemic to South Africa. It is found in the Pakhuis Pass, Pakhuis Mountains, the Tulbagh, Tulbagh Mountains and the Riviersonderend Mountains. It grows on gravelly slopes and flats, mostly at lower elevations. References Calenduleae Endemic flora of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |