Dimorphotheca cuneata
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Kingdom: | Plantae
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(unranked): | Angiosperms
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Species: | D. cuneata
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Dimorphotheca cuneata (Thunb.) Less.
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Dimorphotheca cuneata , commonly known as the rain flower or white bietou, is a plant species native to South Africa (Fynbos, Succulent Karoo, Nama Karoo, etc.).[2] It is also widely grown as an ornamental and reportedly sparingly naturalized in Gila County in the US State of Arizona.[3][4]
Dimorphotheca cuneata is a subshrub that in its natural habitat will grow to be 100 cm (40 inches) tall. Cultivated specimens may read 150 cm (60 inches). Leaves are long and narrow, with a few large teeth on the edges, giving off a strong scent when crushed. Wild flower heads have white ray florets and yellow disc florets but this can vary in garden cultivars.[2]
References[]
- ^ The Plant List, Dimorphotheca cuneata (Thunb.) DC.
- ^ a b PlantZAfrica.com, Dimorphotheca cuneata(Thunb.) Less., Common names : rain flower, white bietou (English); reënblom, witbietou (Afrikaans)
- ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ^ SEINet Southwest Biodiversity, Arizona Chapter, Dimorphotheca cuneata (Thunb.) Less. includes photos and US distribution map
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Categories:
- Calenduleae
- Endemic flora of South Africa
- Garden plants of Southern Africa
- Plants described in 1800
- Asteroideae stubs