Trailing African Daisy
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Trailing African Daisy
dimorphotheca fruticosa
The Trailing African Daisy is a beautiful flower that loves to spread out on the ground. Its bright petals can make any garden look cheerful and happy!
Habitat: They thrive in sunny, open areas and can often be found in gardens and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Trailing African Daisy is a low-growing plant with cheerful, daisy-like flowers. Its vibrant blooms, often white, yellow, orange, or purple, distinctly feature a contrasting dark center. The petals often have a glossy sheen, making them pop against the green foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusDimorphotheca
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Even after being picked, its flowers can still close up when it gets dark!
Its scientific name, Dimorphotheca, means "two-shaped fruit," describing its unique seeds!
Sometimes the flowers have a ring of one color, and a center of a totally different color!
These cheerful flowers originated from South Africa, bringing sunshine to gardens worldwide!
Special abilities
Ability
Water-Saving Leaves
Trailing African Daisy has succulent-like leaves that store water, helping it survive long dry periods in its native habitat.
Ability
Solar-Powered Blooms
Its flowers open widely in the sunshine and close at night or on cloudy days, maximizing light absorption for energy.
Ability
Ground Cover Growth
This plant quickly spreads over the ground, forming a dense mat that helps prevent soil erosion and outcompete weeds.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Fall, year-round in mild climates
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen, aiding in reproduction.
pollinates
Painted Lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
Visits flowers for nectar, spreading pollen.
eats
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
Feeds on leaves and tender stems.
eats
Green Peach Aphid
Myzus persicae
Sucks sap from stems and leaves.
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
African DaisyCape Daisy
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Trailing African Daisy?
15-30 cm
How wide does Trailing African Daisy spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Trailing African Daisy?
3-5 cm
When does Trailing African Daisy bloom?
Spring to Fall, year-round in mild climates
Is Trailing African Daisy edible?
No
Is Trailing African Daisy toxic?
Mild
What is Trailing African Daisy's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Trailing African Daisy pollinated?
Insect
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