Biology:Osteospermum fruticosum
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Short description: Species of plant
| Osteospermum fruticosum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Osteospermum |
| Species: | O. fruticosum
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| Binomial name | |
| Osteospermum fruticosum (L.) Norl.
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Osteospermum fruticosum , also called the trailing African daisy or shrubby daisybush, is a shrubby, semi-succulent herbaceous flowering plant native to South Africa , belonging to the small tribe Calenduleae of the sunflower family (Asteraceae).[1]
It grows between 6 and 12 inches (15 and 30 cm) tall and can spread 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 m) in width. The dark-centered daisy-like flowers range in color from deep purple to white. Some hybrid growers have bred pale yellow-flowering strains. The plant is a perennial in mild climates.
Osteospermum fruticosum has been classified as a weed in New Zealand where it is now a widespread coastal plant, particularly in the North Island.[2]
References
- ↑ "Osteospermum fruticosum (Dimorphotheca)". Taranaki Education Resource. http://www.terrain.net.nz/friends-of-te-henui-group/exotic-trees/osteospermum-fruticosum-dimorphotheca.html. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ↑ Howell, Clayson (2008). Consolidated list of environmental weeds in New Zealand. Wellington, N.Z.: Science & Technical Pub., Dept. of Conservation. p. 37. ISBN 9780478144123. http://www.doc.govt.nz/documents/science-and-technical/drds292.pdf. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
Wikidata ☰ Q7832818 entry
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