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Asteraceae
The plants vary considerably in height and flower colour, even those growing in close proximity. At Kirstenbosch they are bushy annuals about 60 cm high. The leaves are soft and curly, sometimes almost succulent. The flowers grouped together at the top of the stem make a beautiful display when flowering in mass with colours varying from white to dark mauve and bright pink. The centres of the daisies are bright yellow, full with pollen and nectar which attracts bees and beetles. Once pollinated the flower heads turn into fluffy white balls, ready for the wind to disperse the seeds.
During spring this mauve annual daisy flowers in abundance along the west and south coast of the Cape.
Spotted on Aug 28, 2011
Submitted on Apr 16, 2012
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