Cape Daisy

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Cape Daisy in bloom


  • Scientific Name: Arctotheca calendula (L.) Levyns


  • Common Names: Cape daisy, Cape marigold, Cape weed, Marigold, Silverspreader



  • Geographic Distribution: South Africa, Australia, North America


  • Life Cycle: Annual to occaisionally perennial


  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Deeply lobed, toothed leaves with white hairy undersurface. Strong taproot. 3-4 cm yellow ray flowers with dark center appear in spring.
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