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UK Moroccan Daisy

Shrub Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Moroccan Daisy
Rhodanthemum hosmariense
Family: Asteraceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Moroccan Daisy
Scientific Name Rhodanthemum hosmariense
MainColor White
PlantType Shrub Icon Shrub
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found May (Apr - Jun)
ImageUrl Rhodanthemum-001
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbotsbury
Country Found UK
Last Updated 04 September 2026
Photo Quality B

Flower Details

Description

Rhodanthemum hosmariense is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with silvery, finely divided foliage. It produces daisy-like flowers with white petals and a yellow centre, blooming primarily in spring and early summer. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and is often used in rock gardens.

Distribution

Native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, it thrives in rocky, well-drained soils and is often found in alpine regions.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known toxic effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - considered safe for pets, with no known harmful effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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