Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Treasure Flower
MainColor	Orange
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	August
ImageUrl	Gazania-001
Photographer	DP
Location	Abbots Langley
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Gazania rigens is a striking perennial, often grown as an annual, with vividly coloured daisy-like flowers in shades of orange, yellow, red, or pink, each with dark central markings. Native to South Africa, it’s valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils. It can naturalise in warm climates but is mostly cultivated.

Distribution

Native to South Africa; widely cultivated and occasionally naturalised in southern Europe and coastal areas of the UK.

Medicinal/Other Uses

No significant traditional medicinal uses recorded. Primarily ornamental.

Edibility

Not considered edible.

Human Toxicity

No known toxicity to humans, but ingestion is not advised.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Limited data available; mainly contains pigments such as carotenoids and flavonoids contributing to its vivid colours.