Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Treasure Flower |
| Scientific Name | Gazania rigens |
| MainColor | Orange |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | August (Jun - Sep) |
| ImageUrl | Gazania-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Abbots Langley |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 03 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | A |
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
Non_ToxicNo 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.