Shrubby Daisybush

Dimorphotheca fruticosa

Plant Life Introduced IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Perennial herb, becoming woody at the base often forming dense mats. The leaves are alternately arranged on procumbent stems. Leaves are fleshy, toothed and are up to 10 x 2.5 cm. Daisy-like flowers are produced with white-mauve petals and dark central disc. Many small seeds are produced

Size

It can grow up to 40 cm high

Habitat

Terrestrial. Sand and coastal sites

Distribution

From SA to NSW including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)

VicFlora (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
Weeds Of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Shrubby Daisybush
Scientific name: Dimorphotheca fruticosa (L.) DC.
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Plant Life › Weeds
Origin: Introduced
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

African daisy
Cape daisy
freeway daisy
trailing African daisy
blue eyed daisy

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