Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	African Daisy
MainColor	Orange
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	May
ImageUrl	Dimorphotheca-001
Photographer	DP
Location	Abotsbury
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Cape Marigold is an annual herbaceous plant with bright orange or yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows up to 30 cm tall and has deeply lobed leaves. The flowers open in sunlight and close at night or on cloudy days.

Distribution

Native to South Africa, it is commonly found in sandy and disturbed soils. It has been introduced to other regions, including parts of Australia and California, where it can be found in similar habitats.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not considered suitable for human consumption.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - not known to be harmful to pets.

Active Compounds

None known.