Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Cape Marigold |
| Also Known As | African Daisy |
| Scientific Name | Dimorphotheca sinuata |
| MainColor | Orange |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | May (Jun - Sep) |
| ImageUrl | Dimorphotheca-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Abbotsbury |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 04 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | B |
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_ToxicNon Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic - not known to be harmful to pets.
Active Compounds
None known.