South African daisy

Family: Asteraceae
Scientific name: Dimorphotheca ecklonis
Description: Plant Form: Perennial spreading to erect herb or small shrub. Size: Up to 50 cm tall. Stem: Sticky and hairy, becoming rough and woody with age. Leaves: Soft, slightly fleshy, oblong to lance shaped and often with serrated edges. Flowers: White, pinkish, or bluish-purple petals 1.5-3 cm long. With central dark blue or purple centre. Fruit and Seeds: Wrinkled, dry, brown and slightly triangular. Ridged and hairless. Habitat: Gardens, parks, coastal scrub, rocky areas. Distinguishing Features: Very similar to several other African daisies (Dimorphotheca species) and there are many ornamental varieties. Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Common, Invasive Garden Escapee Lifeform: Herbaceous

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