Coastal Gazania

Gazania rigens

Plant Life Introduced IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Also known as treasure flowers native to South Africa it is a spreading, low-growing, half-hardy perennial with blue-grey foliage and brilliant yellow, daisy-like composite flowerheads throughout the summer.

Size

Can grow to around 30cm although can get higher.

Habitat

The species has become naturalised on coastal dunes and roadsides

Distribution

From QLD to SA including Tasmania (Although it is sold as a garden plant in most states)

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

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

Quick Facts

Common name: Coastal Gazania
Scientific name: Gazania rigens (L.) Gaertn.
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Plant Life › Weeds
Origin: Introduced
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

treasure flower
Beach Gazanias

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